Netgear GS308E User manual
User Manual
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus
Switches
Models
GS105Ev2
GS105PE
GS108Ev3
GS108PEv3
GS116Ev2
GS305E
GS308E
JGS516PE
JGS524Ev2
JGS524PE
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveFebruary 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11700-05
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to
this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
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Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
Revision History
Number
February 2019202-11700-05
October 2018202-11700-04
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Added new models GS305E and GS308E
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Added the chapter Hardware on page 7 and information about status LEDs
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for each model in Status LEDs on page 9.
Added technical specifications for each model in Technical Specifications on
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page 77.
Added a note to Manage Access Control on page 64 to state that models
GS108Ev3 and GS108PEv3 do not support access control.
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CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
October 2018202-11700-03
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Changed the manual name from ProSAFE Gigabit Web Managed (Plus)
Switches User Manual to Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches User
Manual.
Added Safety Instructions and Warnings on page 12.
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Revised Configure the Switch on page 16.
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Revised Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network on page 17.
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Revised Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility on page 19.
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Added Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch on page
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21.
Added Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch on page
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22.
Added Change the Language on page 23, including Change the Language
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of the Local Browser Interface on page 24 and Change the Language for the
Local Browser Interface by Installing Another Firmware Version on page 24.
Added Manage Access Control on page 64 including Add Devices to the
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Access Control Table on page 64 and Remove Devices From the Access
Control Table on page 65.
Added PoE Considerations for Switches That Support PoE on page 69.
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Added PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions on page 73.
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Removed references to the resource CD.
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Made multiple minor changes.
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March 2017202-11700-02
Made corrections to Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN on page
36.
First publication.August 2016202-11700-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware
Supported Switch Models...................................................................8
Status LEDs............................................................................................9
Models GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2, GS305E, and GS308E
LEDs...................................................................................................9
Model GS105PE LEDs......................................................................9
Models GS108PEv3 LEDs.............................................................10
Model JGS524Ev2 LEDs................................................................11
Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE LEDs.....................................11
Safety Instructions and Warnings.....................................................12
Chapter 2 Get Started
Configure the Switch..........................................................................16
Access the Switch Using a Web Browser.........................................16
Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network......................17
Access a Switch That Is Off-Network...........................................18
Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility............................18
Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility......................................................19
Access and Configure the Switch Using the ProSAFE Plus
Utility................................................................................................19
Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch....21
Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch....22
Change the Switch Password............................................................22
Change the Language.......................................................................23
Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface..............24
Change the Language for the Local Browser Interface by Installing
Another Firmware Version............................................................24
Register Your Product........................................................................26
Chapter 3 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
VLAN Overview...................................................................................28
Create Basic Port-Based VLANs........................................................28
Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based VLANs....................................30
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic Configuration.................32
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration......33
Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an 802.1Q-Based VLAN........35
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Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN.............................36
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service
Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of Service..............................39
Configure Port-Based Quality of Service.........................................40
Set Up Rate Limiting...........................................................................41
Set Up Broadcast Filtering.................................................................42
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch......................................46
Use Browser-Based Access to Specify the Switch IP Address...46
Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address.47
Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP Snooping..............................48
Customize IGMP Snooping...........................................................49
Specify a VLAN for IGMP Snooping.............................................50
Set Up Link Aggregation Groups.....................................................51
Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor the Switch
Manage Flow Control........................................................................55
Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status...................................56
Enable Loop Detection......................................................................57
Manage Power Saving Options........................................................58
Download and Update the Firmware..............................................59
Reboot the Switch...............................................................................61
Save the Switch Configuration..........................................................61
Restore a Saved Switch Configuration.............................................62
Restore Factory Default Settings......................................................63
Manage Access Control.....................................................................64
Add Devices to the Access Control Table..................................64
Remove Devices From the Access Control Table......................65
Enable Port Mirroring.........................................................................66
View Switch Information or Change the Switch Device Name.....67
View or Clear the Port Statistics........................................................68
PoE Considerations for Switches That Support PoE......................69
Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Test Cable Connections.....................................................................72
Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch.............................73
PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions...................................................73
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings.....................................................................76
Technical Specifications.....................................................................77
Model GS105Ev2 Technical Specifications................................77
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Model GS105PE Technical Specifications..................................77
Model GS108Ev3 Technical Specifications................................78
Model GS108PEv3Technical Specifications...............................79
Model GS116Ev2 Technical Specifications................................80
Model GS305E Technical Specifications....................................80
Model GS308E Technical Specifications....................................81
Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE Technical Specifications....82
Model JGS524Ev2 Technical Specifications..............................83
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Hardware
This user manual is for the NETGEAR Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches.
For a list of switch models that are supported by this manual, see Supported Switch
Models on page 8.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Supported Switch Models
• Status LEDs
• Safety Instructions and Warnings
Note: This user manual complements the installation guide that came with your switch.
You can also download the installation guide by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support
website at netgear.com/support.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time
to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new
firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this guide, see the latest firmware release notes for your switch model.
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Supported Switch Models
The Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches User Manual describes the switch
models that are listed in the following table.
Table 1. Supported switch models
NameModel
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS105Ev2
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet PD-Powered/PoE Pass-thru Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS105PE
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS108Ev3
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with 4-Port PoEGS108PEv3
16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS116Ev2
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SOHO SwitchGS305E
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SOHO SwitchGS308E
16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch With PoEJGS516PE
24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch With PoEJGS524Ev2
24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus SwitchJGS524PE
Note: Smart Managed Plus Switches used to be called Web Managed (Plus) Switches.
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Status LEDs
This section describes the status LEDs for each switch model.
For information about the front panel and ports for your switch model, see the installation
guide for you model, which you can download by visiting
netgear.com/support/download/.
Models GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2, GS305E, and GS308E LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of models GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2,
GS305E, and GS308E.
Table 2. Model GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2, GS305E, and GS308E LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLEDs
Power LED
Right port LEDsLeft port LEDs
The switch is powered on and operating normally.Solid green
Power is not supplied to the switch.Off
Combined, these RJ-45 port LEDs indicate link, speed, and activity.
A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.Solid greenSolid green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.Blinking greenBlinking green
A valid 100 Mbps port link is established.OffSolid green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets 100 Mbps.OffBlinking green
A valid 10 Mbps port link is established.Solid greenOff
The port is transmitting or receiving packets 10 Mbps.Blinking greenOff
No port link is established.OffOff
Model GS105PE LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of model GS105PE.
Ports 1 and 2 are PoE ports that can deliver PoE. Ports 3 and 4 are regular Ethernet
ports. Port 5 is a PoE PD port that must receive power from a PoE switch.
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Table 3. Model GS105PE LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLED
Power LED
Left LEDs (link, speed, and
activity) for all ports
Right LEDs for PoE PSD ports
1 and 2
Right LED for PoE PD port 5
Solid green. The switch is powered on, is operating normally, and PoE pass-through
is enabled.
Blinking green. PoE pass-through is disabled.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
Off. No port link is established.
Off. The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE power.
Blinking green. A PoE fault occurred.
Off. The port is not receiving PoE power.
Solid green. The port is receiving PoE+ (802.3at) power from a PSE.
Solid yellow. The port is receiving PoE (802.3af) power from a PSE.
Models GS108PEv3 LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of model GS108PEv3.
Ports 1 through 4 are PoE ports. Ports 5 through 8 are regular Ethernet ports.
Table 4. Model GS108PEv3 LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLED
Power LED
PoE Max LED
Solid green. The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Off. Sufficient (more than 7W of) PoE power is available.
Solid yellow. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
Blinking yellow. At least once during the previous two minutes, less than 7W of PoE
power was available.
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Table 4. Model GS108PEv3 LEDs on the front panel (Continued)
DescriptionLED
Port link, speed, and activity
LEDs for all ports
Port PoE status LEDs for PoE
ports only
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
Off. No port link is established.
Off. The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE power.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred.
Model JGS524Ev2 LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of model JGS524Ev2. The port LEDs are
located to the left of the ports, that is, not above or below the ports.
Table 5. Model JGS524Ev2 LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLEDs
Power LED
Port speed LEDs
Port Link/ACT LEDs
Solid green. The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Solid yellow. A valid 100 Mbps port link is established.
Off. A valid 10 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets.
Off. No port link is established.
Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of models JGS516PE and JGS524PE. The
port LEDs are located to the left of the ports, that is, not above or below the ports.
On model JGS516PE, ports 1 through 8 are PoE ports. Ports 9 through 16 are regular
Ethernet ports.
On model JGS524PE, ports 1 though 12 are PoE ports. Ports 13 through 24 are regular
Ethernet ports.
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Table 6. Model JGS516PE and JGS524PE LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLED
Power LED
Fan LED
PoE Max LED
Port link, speed, and activity
LEDs for all ports
Port PoE status LEDs for PoE
ports only
Solid green. The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Off. The fan is operating normally.
Solid yellow. A problem occurred with the fan.
Off. Sufficient (more than 7W of) PoE power is available.
Solid yellow. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
Blinking yellow. At least once during the previous two minutes, less than 7W of PoE
power was available.
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
Off. No port link is established.
Off. The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE power.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred.
Safety Instructions and Warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
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humidity-controlled environment. For more information, see the environmental
specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
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Observe and follow service markings:
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- Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
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If applicable to your device, opening or removing covers that are marked with
the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock.
We recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these
compartments.
If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet
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and replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your device, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power
cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
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An object fell into the product.
- The product was exposed to water.
- The product was dropped or damaged.
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The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
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vents.
Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the
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product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in
your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire
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or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
Use the product only with approved equipment.
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If applicable to your device, allow the product to cool before removing covers or
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touching internal components.
Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
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electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required,
consult your service provider or local power company.
To avoid damaging your system, if your device uses a power supply with a voltage
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selector, be sure that the selector is set to match the power at your location:
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115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries
such as South Korea and Taiwan
- 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan
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230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
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Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
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in your location.
Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
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cable:
If your device uses a power adapter:
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If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
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The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
If your device uses a power cable:
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If you were not provided with a power cable for your system or for any
AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable approved
for your country.
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The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of
the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
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properly grounded electrical outlets.
If applicable to your device, the peripheral power cables are equipped with
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three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use
a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
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rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not
exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
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electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
Position system cables, power adapter cables, or power cables carefully. Route
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cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests
on any cables.
Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, power cables or plugs. Consult
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a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications.
Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
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Get Started
This chapter describes how you can access the switch in your network, change the switch
password, change the language, and register your product.
The chapter covers the following topics:
• Configure the Switch
• Access the Switch Using a Web Browser
• Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility
• Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch
• Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch
• Change the Switch Password
• Change the Language
• Register Your Product
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Configure the Switch
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches are plug-and-play, so they can be used
without any configuration. Just connect power, connect to your network and to your
other devices, and you’re done.
For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router
or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses and power on the switch. However, it is also
possible to configure the switch connected directly only to the computer that you are
using to configure it, and not connected to the network (off-network).
You can configure and manage advanced features of the switch either by using your
computer’s web browser and accessing the switch at its IP address or by installing the
ProSAFE®Plus Utility on your Windows-based computer.
If you use a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer, you can use the NETGEAR Switch
Discovery Tool to discover the switch in your network and access the local browser–based
management interface of the switch.
You can also use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app on your smartphone to discover the
switch in your network.
For more information, see the following sections:
Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 16
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Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility on page 18
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Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch on page 21
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Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch on page 22
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Access the Switch Using a Web Browser
This manual describes the local browser–based management interface, referred to as
the local browser interface.
You can access and configure the switch directly through its local browser interface by
entering the IP address of the switch in the address bar of a browser. When you use the
local browser interface, the simplest way to configure the switch is not connected to
your network (off-network). You can also configure the switch with it connected to your
network, router, or modem, (on-network) but you must be able to determine the IP
address of the switch if your network uses DHCP.
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Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network
By default, the DHCP client of the switch is enabled. To access the switch, use the IP
address that the DHCP server assigned to the switch.
To determine the IP address of the switch, do one of the following:
If you use a Windows-based computer, use the ProSAFE® Plus Utility to detect the
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IP address (see Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility on page 18). You
can also access and configure the switch from the utility.
If you use a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer, use the NETGEAR Switch
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Discovery Tool to detect the IP address (see Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery
Tool to Access the Switch on page 21).
If you use an iOS or Android smartphone, use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to
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detect the IP address (see Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the
Switch on page 22).
Access the DHCP server.
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Use an IP scanner utility.
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To use your web browser to configure a switch that is connected to a network:
1. Cable the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that manages IP
addresses.
2. Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
3. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
4.
Determine the IP address of the switch.
By default, the DHCP client of the switch is enabled. Use the IP address that the
DHCP server assigned to the switch.
5.
Open a web browser, and enter the IP address of the switch.
The login window opens.
6. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
7.
Click the Login button.
You can now configure additional options for the switch through the local browser
interface.
For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch, see Specify
IP Address Settings for the Switch on page 46.
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Access a Switch That Is Off-Network
To use your web browser to configure a switch that is not connected to a network:
1.
Record your computer’s TCP/IP configuration settings, and then configure the
computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the subnet
mask.
Note: If you are unsure how to do this, visit the support website at
netgear.com/support and search for Static IP address on computer.
2. Plug the switch into a power outlet and then connect your computer to the switch
using an Ethernet cable.
You can connect the Ethernet cable to any port on the switch.
3.
Open a web browser, and enter http://192.168.0.239.
This is the default address of the switch.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
5.
Click the Login button.
You can now configure additional options for the switch through the local browser
interface.
For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch, see Specify
IP Address Settings for the Switch on page 46.
6.
After you complete the configuration of the switch, reconfigure the computer that
you used for this process to its original TCP/IP settings.
You can now connect your switch to your network using an Ethernet cable.
Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility
The ProSAFE Plus Utility runs on Windows-based computers. You can install the latest
utility to select additional options to manage and customize the switch for your network.
Visit netgear.com/support/product/PCU to download the latest utility.
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Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility
Note: The ProSAFE Plus Utility requires WinPcap and Adobe Air. If WinPcap and Adobe
Air are not detected during the ProSAFE Plus Utility installation, you are prompted to
allow them to be installed.
To install the ProSAFE Plus Utility:
1. Visit netgear.com/support/product/PCU.
2.
Select and download the latest version of the utility to your computer.
3.
Unzip the downloaded file to extract the utility installation file.
4. Install the utility on your computer.
5.
If prompted, allow WinPcap and Adobe Air to be installed.
Note: We recommend that you reboot your computer after installing the ProSAFE Plus
Utility.
Access and Configure the Switch Using the ProSAFE Plus Utility
For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router
or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses, power on the switch, and then use a computer
that is connected to the same network as the switch.
Note: You can also access and configure the switch directly using a web browser. See
Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 16.
To access and configure the switch using the ProSAFE Plus Utility:
1. Cable the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that manages IP
addresses.
2. Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
3. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection. The computer and the switch must be on
the same Layer 2 network.
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Note: You can use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to upgrade the firmware on the switch.
In that situation, do not use a WiFi connection to the switch but use only a direct
wired connection over an Ethernet cable. That is, configure a computer with an IP
address in the same subnet as the switch and connect directly to the switch using
an Ethernet cable before you start the firmware upgrade using the ProSAFE Plus
Utility.
4.
Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The configuration home page displays a list of Smart Managed Plus switches that
the utility discovers on the local network.
Note: To use the ProSAFE Plus Utility, you must configure your computer’s security
software to allow broadcast UDP packets to go through UDP remote and source
(local and destination) ports 63321 through 63324. To allow this traffic, you can
create a rule in your computer’s security software, or temporarily disable the firewall,
Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these on the computer that you use to
configure the switch. If you temporarily disable any security services, be sure to
reenable those services once configuration is complete.
5.
Select the Smart Managed Plus switch that you want to configure.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
6.
Click the APPLY button.
The login window displays.
7. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
8.
Use the utility to configure the switch settings.
9.
When you are finished with the configuration, return the computer’s firewall, Internet
security, and antivirus programs to their usual settings.
For a description of ProSAFE Plus Utility features, see the ProSAFE Plus Utility User
Manual.
You can access the user manual through a link on the Help tab of the utility or you can
download it by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
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Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch
For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router
or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses, power on the switch, and then use a computer
that is connected to the same network as the switch.
Depending on your model switch, the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool lets you discover
the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch from a
Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer.
To install the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, discover the switch in your network,
and access the local browser interface of the switch:
1. Download the Switch Discovery Tool by visiting
netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx.
Depending on the computer that you are using, download either the Mac version
or the version for a 64-bit Windows-based computer.
2.
Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these
on the computer that you use to configure the switch.
3.
Unzip the Switch Discovery Tool files, double-click the .exe or .dmg file (for example,
NETGEAR+Switch+Discovery+Tool+Setup+1.2.101.exe or
NetgearSDT-V1.2.101.dmg), and install the program on your computer.
The installation process places a NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon on your
desktop.
4. Reenable the security services on your computer.
5. Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
6. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection. The computer and the switch must be on
the same Layer 2 network.
7. Open the Switch Discovery Tool.
To open the program, double-click the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon on
your desktop.
The initial page displays a menu and a button.
8.
From the Choose a connection menu, select the network connection that allows
the Switch Discovery Tool to access the switch.
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9.
Click the Start Searching button.
The Switch Discovery Tool displays a list of Smart Managed Plus Switches that it
discovers on the selected network.
For each switch, the tool displays the IP address.
10.
To access the local browser interface of the switch, click the ADMIN PAGE button.
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
11. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch
If the switch is connected to a WiFi router or access point, the NETGEAR Insight mobile
app lets you discover the switch in your network.
To use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to discover the switch in your network:
1.
On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR
Insight, and download and install the app.
2.
Connect your mobile device to the WiFi network of the WiFi router or access point
to which the switch is connected.
3. Open the NETGEAR Insight mobile app.
4.
Select LOG IN to log in to your existing NETGEAR account or tap the CREATE
NETGEAR ACCOUNT button to create a new account.
After you log in to your account, the IP address of the switch displays in the device
list.
5.
Write down the IP address for future use.
Change the Switch Password
The default password to access the switch is password. We recommend that you change
this password to a more secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary
words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and
symbols. It can be up to 20 characters.
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To change the password:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3.
In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5.
Select Maintenance > Change Password.
The Change Password page displays.
6.
In the Old Password field, type the current password for the switch.
7.
Type the new password in the New Password field and in the Re-type New
Password field.
8.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. Keep the new password in a secure location so that you can
access the switch in the future.
Change the Language
For most switches, you can select the language for the local browser interface by
selecting another language from the language menu at the upper right of the page in
the local browser interface.
However, for models GS108Ev3, GS108PEv3, GS305E, and GS308E you must download
and install a firmware version in the desired language.
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Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface
By default, the language of the local browser interface is set to Auto so that the switch
can automatically detect the language. However, you can set the language to a specific
one.
To change the language of the local browser interface:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3.
In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5.
From the Language menu, select a language.
6.
Click the APPLY button.
A pop-up warning window opens.
7.
Click the YES button.
Your settings are saved and the language changes.
Change the Language for the Local Browser Interface by Installing Another Firmware Version
For models GS108Ev3, GS108PEv3, GS305E, and GS308E you must download and
install a firmware version in the desired language.
To change the language for the local browser interface of model GS108Ev3,
GS108PEv3, GS305E, and GS308E:
1. Visit netgear.com/support/download/.
2.
In the Enter a Product Name/Model Number field, start typing the model number,
and select the model from the menu that displays after you start typing.
The available firmware versions displays. The language is included in the firmware
name.
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3.
Select and download the desired firmware version to your computer.
4.
Unzip the downloaded file to extract the firmware image.
5. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
6. Launch a web browser.
7.
In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
The login window opens.
8. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
9.
Select System > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade.
The Firmware Upgrade page displays.
The firmware upgrade method depends on the current firmware and boot loader
versions on your switch.
10.
If the page displays the Enter Loader Mode button, click the Enter Loader Mode
button.
The switch reboots and enters into the loader mode. The Firmware Upgrade page
that displays varies, depending on the firmware boot loader version that is already
on your switch.
11.
Click the Browse button and locate and select the firmware image that you
downloaded and unzipped.
12.
Click the Apply button.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
upgrade. For example, do not turn off the switch or disconnect it.
When the upgrade is complete, your switch restarts, and the local browser interface
uses the language of the firmware that you installed. The upgrade process typically
takes about three minutes.
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