
Quick Start
Note: Product appearance varies by model.
Step 1. Connect the equipment.
Step 3. Check the status.
FE and GE Unmanaged Switches
200 Series:
• 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch FS205v2
• 8-Port Fast Ethernet Switch FS208v2
• 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS205v2
• 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS208v2
300 Series:
• 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch FS305v2
• 8-Port Fast Ethernet Switch FS308v2
• 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS305
• 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS308v2
600 Series:
• 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch FS605v4
• 8-Port Fast Ethernet Switch FS608v4
• 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS605v5
• 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS608v4
Note: Model availability varies by region. For more 
information, see the NETGEAR website.
Computer
Unmanaged switch
Optional 
router
Internet
Optional 
modem
Step 2. Connect to power and power on.
Note: Power adapter varies by region.
Off/On
O/On switch
O/On switch
Power LED   
On
O
Port LEDs
Ethernet link
Activity (blinking)
No link (o)
Technical Specifications
Specifications Description
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C
Power adapter
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Input. 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.15A
Output. 5 VDC, 0.7A
5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch Input. 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.15A
Output. 5 VDC, 0.7A
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Input. 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.15A 
Output. 12 VDC, 0.5A
8-Port Fast Ethernet Switch Input. 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.15A
Output. 5 VDC, 0.7A
Note: The 300 and 600 series can be wall-mounted.
If your product has an O/On switch, move the O/On switch to the  
on position to provide power to the device.

Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. 
Aer installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your 
product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. 
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone 
support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the 
NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit 
http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends that you use only the 
ocial NETGEAR support resources.
You can get this installation guide in multiple languages at 
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. For product specifications, see the 
product page or download the data sheet at http://support.netgear.com.
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit 
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit 
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power 
supply.
WARNING: For safety reasons, it is important that you use only the power 
adapter that is sold with your product. If you are not sure what power 
adapter to use, contact NETGEAR technical support.
August 2014
NETGEAR, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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