Netgear GS808E User Manual
User Manual
Nighthawk S8000
Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port
Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Model GS808E
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveDecember 2018
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11732-06
Nighthawk S8000
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For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
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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
December 2018202-11732-06
August 2018202-11732-05
December 2017202-11732-04
November 2017202-11732-03
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Published the manual in a new format.
Changed Methods to Discover or Access the Switch on page 17.
Added Safety Instructions and Warnings on page 11.
Added Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface on page 25.
Added the chapter Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation on page 45.
Added Enable a Link Aggregation Group on page 74.
Added Enable a VLAN for IGMP Snooping on page 76.
Added Control Management Access to the Switch on page 88.
Added Change or Lift Access Restrictions to the Switch on page 89.
Added Manage the DoS Prevention Mode on page 90.
Removed the screen shots.
Made multiple minor changes and adjustment to reflect changes in the
local browser interface
Added Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using
the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 19.
Removed information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
Added Methods to Discover or Access the Switch on page 17.
Added information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
Added Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch on page 24.
Added information about the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool.
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CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
June 2017202-11732-02
Changed Apply the Gaming Preset Mode on page 29.
Changed Apply the Media Streaming Preset Mode on page 30.
Changed Apply the Standard Preset Mode on page 31.
Changed Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities on page
35.
Added Set the Priority for a Port on page 40.
Changed Set Up Static Link Aggregation on page 72.
Changed Manage IGMPv3 IP Header Validation on page 77.
Added Use the RESET Button to Renew the DHCP IP Address or Reenable
DHCP on page 88.
Updated multiple figures and made minor changes to many other sections.
First publication.March 2017202-11732-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Switch
Related Documentation.......................................................................9
Switch Package Contents.....................................................................9
Status LEDs............................................................................................9
Back Panel...........................................................................................10
Switch Label........................................................................................11
Safety Instructions and Warnings.....................................................11
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network
Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch.....16
Methods to Discover or Access the Switch.....................................17
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch......17
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer.............17
Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour...........................18
Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer
Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool...............................19
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch.........................................21
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network
Connection.....................................................................................21
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly
to the Switch Off-Network.............................................................22
Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch.....................24
Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface..................25
Change the Switch Password............................................................26
Register the Switch.............................................................................26
Chapter 3 Optimize the Switch Performance
Apply a Performance Preset Mode..................................................29
Apply the Gaming Preset Mode..................................................29
Apply the Media Streaming Preset Mode..................................30
Apply the Standard Preset Mode.................................................31
Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes.................................32
Save Your Quality of Service Settings as a Custom Preset
Mode...............................................................................................32
Rename a Custom Preset Mode..................................................33
Delete a Custom Preset Mode.....................................................34
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Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits....34
Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities.........35
Use 802.1P/DSCP Quality of Service...........................................37
Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate
Limits....................................................................................................38
Manage Individual Port Settings.......................................................39
Set Rate Limits for a Port...............................................................39
Set the Priority for a Port...............................................................40
Manage Flow Control for a Port...................................................41
Change the Speed for a Port or Disable a Port..........................42
Add or Change the Name Label for a Port.................................44
Chapter 4 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
VLAN Overview...................................................................................46
Activate the Basic Port-Based VLAN Mode and Assign VLANs....47
Manage Advanced Port-Based VLANs............................................48
Activate the Advanced Port-Based VLAN Mode........................48
Create an Advanced Port-Based VLAN.......................................49
Change an Advanced Port-Based VLAN.....................................50
Delete an Advanced Port-Based VLAN.......................................52
Manage Basic 802.1Q VLANs...........................................................52
Activate the Basic 802.1Q VLAN Mode.......................................53
Create a Basic 802.1Q VLAN and Assign Ports as Members....54
Assign the Port Mode in a Basic 802.1Q VLAN Configuration.55
Change a Basic 802.1Q VLAN......................................................57
Delete a Basic 802.1Q VLAN........................................................58
Manage Advanced 802.1Q VLANs..................................................58
Activate the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Mode..............................59
Create an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN.............................................60
Change an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN...........................................62
Specify a Port PVID for an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN.................63
Set an Existing Advanced 802.1Q VLAN as the Voice VLAN and
Adjust the CoS Value.....................................................................64
Change the OUI Table for the Voice VLAN................................65
Delete an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN.............................................67
Deactivate a Port-Based or 802.1Q VLAN Mode and Delete All
VLANs...................................................................................................67
Chapter 5 Manage the Switch in Your Network
Manage Switch Discovery Protocols................................................70
Manage Universal Plug and Play..................................................70
Manage Bonjour.............................................................................71
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol...........................71
Set Up Static Link Aggregation.........................................................72
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Set Up a Link Aggregation Group...............................................73
Make a Link Aggregation Connection........................................74
Enable a Link Aggregation Group...............................................74
Manage Multicast...............................................................................75
Manage IGMP Snooping...............................................................75
Enable a VLAN for IGMP Snooping.............................................76
Manage Blocking of Unknown Multicast Addresses.................77
Manage IGMPv3 IP Header Validation........................................77
Set Up a Static Router Port for IGMP Snooping.........................78
Change the IP Address of the Switch...............................................79
Reenable the DHCP Client of the Switch.........................................80
Chapter 6 Maintain and Monitor the Switch
Manually Check for New Switch Firmware and Update the
Switch...................................................................................................83
Manage the Configuration File.........................................................84
Back Up the Switch Configuration...............................................84
Restore the Switch Configuration................................................85
Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings............................86
Use the RESET Button to Reset the Switch..................................86
Use the Local Browser Interface to Reset the Switch.................87
Use the RESET Button to Renew the DHCP IP Address or Reenable
DHCP....................................................................................................88
Control Management Access to the Switch....................................88
Change or Lift Access Restrictions to the Switch............................89
Manage the DoS Prevention Mode..................................................90
Manage the Power Saving Mode.....................................................91
Control the Port LEDs.........................................................................92
Control the Power LED......................................................................93
Change the Switch Device Name.....................................................93
View System Information...................................................................94
View Switch Connections...................................................................94
View the Status of a Port....................................................................95
Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Test a Cable Connection...................................................................97
Reboot the Switch From the Local Browser Interface....................98
Detect a Network Loop......................................................................98
Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch.............................99
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings..................................................................101
Technical Specifications..................................................................102
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Appendix B Additional Switch Discovery and Access Information
Access the Switch From Any Computer........................................105
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Hardware Overview of the Switch
The NETGEAR Nighthawk®S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet
Switch (GS808E), in this manual referred to as the switch, provides high-performance
switching for the home for multiplayer, online, or VR gaming and 4K resolution HD and
UHD (ultra-high-definition) television media streaming.
With one click you can optimize settings for gaming, media steaming, and standard
networking, but you can also manually optimize Quality of Service (QoS) and set up
prioritization and rate limiting for individual ports. The switch supports IGMP snooping
for multicast operation and link aggregation for a connection of up to 4 Gbps to link
aggregation–enabled devices such as ReadyNAS.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Related Documentation
• Switch Package Contents
• Status LEDs
• Back Panel
• Switch Label
• Safety Instructions and Warnings
Note: For more information about the topics that are 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, you might need to update your firmware.
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Related Documentation
The following related documentation is available at netgear.com/support/download/:
Installation guide
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Data sheet
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Switch Package Contents
The package contains the switch, AC power adapter (localized to the country of sale),
and installation guide.
Status LEDs
Status LEDs are located on the top panel and back panel of the switch.
Figure 1. Power LED
Figure 2. Port LEDs
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Table 1. LED descriptions
DescriptionLED
Power LED
Port LEDs
(1 through 8)
Off. No power is supplied to the switch or the switch functions in Stealth Mode with its Power
LED disabled (see Control the Power LED on page 93).
Solid blue. Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is ready for operation.
Off. No link with a powered-on device is detected or the active ports function in Stealth Mode
with their Port LEDs disabled (see Control the Port LEDs on page 92).
Solid blue. A link with a powered-on device is detected.
Blinking blue. Traffic is detected.
All port LEDs blinking red in a scrolling pattern. Firmware is being loaded onto the switch.
All port LEDs for ports in use blinking blue fast. The switch detected a network loop. For
more information, see Detect a Network Loop on page 98.
For information about controlling the LEDs, see Control the Power LED on page 93 and
Control the Port LEDs on page 92.
Back Panel
The back panel of the switch provides a button, eight ports, and a DC power connector.
Figure 3. Switch back panel
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:
LED button. One button to turn the Power LED and port LEDs on and off.
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Gigabit Ethernet ports. Eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports:
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Port 8 (UPLINK). Connect this port to a LAN port on a router that is connected
to the Internet.
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Ports 7 through 3. Connect these ports to your network devices, other than your
main streaming device (see Port 2) and main gaming device (see Port 1).
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Port 2. Connect this port to your main streaming device.
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Port 1. Connect this port to your main gaming device.
We recommend these port connections for the one-touch performance presets (see
Apply a Performance Preset Mode on page 29). However, you can save custom
performance presets and use different port connections (see Manage Custom
Performance Preset Modes on page 32).
DC power connector. One 12V, 1.0 A DC connector for the power adapter.
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Note: The RESET button is located on the bottom panel of the switch. Press the
RESET button for five seconds to reset the switch to factory default settings. For
more information, see Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings on page 86.
Switch Label
The switch label on the bottom panel of the switch shows the serial number, MAC
address, and default login information of the switch.
Figure 4. Switch label
Safety Instructions and Warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
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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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Install and Access the Switch in Your Network
This chapter describes how you can install and access the switch in your network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch
• Methods to Discover or Access the Switch
• Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch
• Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch
• Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch
• Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface
• Change the Switch Password
• Register the Switch
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Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch
Figure 5. Example connections
To set up the switch in your network and power on the switch:
1. Connect LAN port 8 (UPLINK) on the switch to a LAN port on a router that is connected
to the Internet.
2.
On the switch, connect your devices as follows:
Connect your gaming device to port 1.
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Connect your streaming device to port 2.
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Connect all other devices (including additional gaming and streaming devices)
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to remaining ports 3 through 7.
We recommend these port connections for the one-touch performance presets (see
Apply a Performance Preset Mode on page 29). However, you can save custom
performance presets and use different port connections (see Manage Custom
Performance Preset Modes on page 32).
3. Connect the power adapter to the switch and plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
The blue Power LED on top of the switch lights and the port LEDs for connected
devices light.
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Methods to Discover or Access the Switch
You can use any of the following methods to discover the switch in your network or
access the switch to configure and manage it:
Computer and web browser. Use a computer and a web browser to discover the
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switch in your network and access the local browser–based management interface
of the switch:
- Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer on page 17
- Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour on page 18
- Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using the NETGEAR
Switch Discovery Tool on page 19
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Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 21
Insight app. Install the NETGEAR Insight app on a smartphone or tablet to discover
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the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch (see
Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch on page 24).
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch
By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that
functions as a DHCP server) in your network.
For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address on the switch, see Set Up a
Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 21.
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer
To access the switch from a Windows-based computer and discover the switch IP
address:
1. Open Windows Explorer or File Explorer.
2.
Click the Network link.
3.
If prompted, enable the Network Discovery feature.
4.
Under Network Infrastructure, locate the Nighthawk S8000 switch.
5.
Double-click Nighthawk S8000 (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx), in which xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is
the MAC address of the switch.
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The login page of the local browser interface opens.
6. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
The right pane (or, depending on the size of your browser window, the middle pane)
shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
Tip: You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for
quick access on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch,
a dynamic IP address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark
might no longer link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must
repeat this procedure so that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in
the network and update your bookmark accordingly. You can also set up a fixed
(static) IP address for the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on
page 21) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the
switch, even after you restart the switch.
Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour
If your Mac supports Bonjour, you can use the following procedure. If your Mac does
not support Bonjour, see Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer
Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 19.
To access the switch from a Mac using Bonjour and discover the switch IP address:
1.
Open the Safari browser.
2.
Select Safari > Preferences.
The General page displays.
3.
Click the Advanced tab.
The Advanced page displays.
4.
Select the Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks Menu check box.
5. Close the Advanced page.
6.
Depending on your Mac OS version, select one of the following, in which
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC address of the switch:
Bookmarks > Bonjour > Nighthawk S8000 (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
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Bookmarks > Bonjour > Webpages Nighthawk S8000 (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
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The login page of the local browser interface opens.
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7. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
The right pane (or, depending on the size of your browser window, the middle pane)
shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
Tip: You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for
quick access on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch,
a dynamic IP address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark
might no longer link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must
repeat this procedure so that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in
the network and update your bookmark accordingly. You can also set up a fixed
(static) IP address for the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on
page 21) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the
switch, even after you restart the switch.
Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool
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. If your Mac does not support Bonjour, use the following procedure.
To install the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, discover the switch in your network,
access the switch, and discover the switch IP address:
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.
Depending on your computer setup, the installation process might add the NETGEAR
Switch Discovery Tool icon to the Dock of your Mac or the desktop of your
Windows-based computer.
4. Reenable the security services on your computer.
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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.
If the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon is in the Dock of your Mac or on the
desktop of your Windows-based computer, click or double-click the NETGEAR
Switch Discovery Tool icon to open the program.
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.
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 HOME page displays.
The right pane (or, depending on the size of your browser window, the middle pane)
shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
Tip: You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for
quick access on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch,
a dynamic IP address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark
might no longer link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must
repeat this procedure so that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in
the network and update your bookmark accordingly. You can also set up a fixed
(static) IP address for the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on
page 21) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the
switch, even after you restart the switch.
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Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch
By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that
functions as a DHCP server) in your network. However, the DHCP server might not always
issue the same IP address to the switch. For easy access to the switch local browser
interface, you can set up a fixed (static) IP address on the switch. This allows you to
manage the switch anytime from a mobile device because the switch IP address remains
the same.
To change the IP address of the switch, you can connect to the switch by one of the
following methods:
Through a network connection. If the switch and your computer are connected to
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the same network (which is the most likely situation), you can change the IP address
of the switch through a network connection (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the
Switch Through a Network Connection on page 21).
Through a direct connection. In the unlikely situation that the switch is not connected
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to a network, or for some reason you cannot connect to the switch over a network
connection, you can change the IP address of the switch by using an Ethernet cable
and making a direct connection to the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the
Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network on page 22).
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network Connection
If the switch and your computer are connected to the same network (which is the most
the likely situation), you can change the IP address of the switch through a network
connection.
To disable the DHCP client of the switch and change the IP address of the switch
to a fixed IP address by using a network connection:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
The right pane (or, depending on the size of your browser window, the middle pane)
shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
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4.
Select IP Address (DHCP On).
The button bar in the DHCP section displays green because the DHCP client of the
switch is enabled.
5. Click the button in the DHCP section.
The button bar displays gray, indicating that the DHCP client of the switch is disabled,
and the IP address fields become editable.
6.
Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch and the
associated subnet mask and gateway IP address.
You can also either leave the address in the IP Address field as it is (with the IP
address that was issued by the DHCP server) or change the last three digits of the
IP address to an unused IP address.
7.
Write down the complete fixed IP address.
You can bookmark it later.
8.
Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved. Your switch web session is disconnected when you change
the IP address.
9.
If the login page does not display, in the address field of your web browser, enter
the new IP address of the switch.
The login page displays.
10.
For easy access to the local browser interface, bookmark the page on your computer.
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network
In the unlikely situation that the switch is not connected to a network, or for some reason
you cannot connect to the switch over a network connection, you can change the IP
address of the switch by using an Ethernet cable and making a direct connection to the
switch.
To disable the DHCP client of the switch and change the IP address of the switch
to a fixed IP address by using a direct connection:
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to an Ethernet port on the switch.
2.
Change the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as the default IP
address of the switch.
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The default IP address of the switch is 192.168.0.239. This means that you must
change the IP address of the computer to be on the same subnet as the default IP
address of the switch (192.168.0.x).
The method to change the IP address on your computer depends on the operating
system of your computer.
3.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the switch directly through
an Ethernet cable.
4.
Enter 192.168.0.239 as the IP address of the switch.
The login page displays.
5. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
The right pane (or, depending on the size of your browser window, the middle pane)
shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
6.
Select IP Address (DHCP On).
The button bar in the DHCP section displays green because the DHCP client of the
switch is enabled.
7. Click the button in the DHCP section.
The button bar displays gray, indicating that the DHCP client of the switch is disabled,
and the IP address fields become editable.
8.
Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch and the
associated subnet mask and gateway IP address.
9.
Write down the complete fixed IP address.
You can bookmark it later.
10.
Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved. Your switch web session is disconnected when you change
the IP address.
11.
Disconnect the switch from your computer and install the switch in your network.
For more information, see Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the
Switch on page 16.
12. Restore your computer to its original IP address.
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13.
Verify that you can connect to the switch with its new IP address:
a.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as
the switch.
b. Enter the new IP address that you assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
c. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch
The NETGEAR Insight app lets you discover the switch in your network and access the
local browser interface of the switch from your smartphone or tablet.
To access the switch from the Insight app:
1.
On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR
Insight, and download and install the app.
2.
If the switch is directly connected to a WiFi router or access point, connect your
mobile device to the WiFi network of the router or access point.
3.
Select LOG IN to log in to your existing NETGEAR account or tap the CREATE
NETGEAR ACCOUNT button to create a new account.
4.
After you log in to your account, name your network and specify a device admin
password that applies to all devices that you add to this network, and tap the NEXT
button.
5.
You can now add a device. Choose one of the following options:
Add a device by scanning your network.
•
Add a device by entering its serial number.
•
Add a device by scanning its barcode.
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Note: Pages might display and suggest that you connect the switch to power and
to an uplink. If you already did this, on these pages, tap the NEXT button.
6.
If the switch is not yet connected to the same WiFi network as your mobile device,
connect it now to the same WiFi network, wait two minutes, and then tap the NEXT
button.
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The switch is discovered and registered on the network.
7.
In the Insight app, select the switch and tap the Visit Web Interface link.
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
8. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
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.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4.
Select System Info.
The System Info fields display.
5.
From the Language menu, select a language.
6.
Click the APPLY button.
A pop-up warning window opens.
7.
Click the CONTINUE button.
Your settings are saved and the language changes.
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Change the Switch Password
The default password to access the local browser interface of 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.
To change the switch password:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4.
From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5.
From the menu on the left, select CHANGE PASSWORD.
The CHANGE PASSWORD page displays.
6.
In the Current Password field, type the current password for the switch.
7.
Type the new password in the New Password field and in the Retype 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.
Register the Switch
We recommend that you use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to register the switch
(see Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch on page 24).
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Registering the switch allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical
support process. However, you can also register the switch through the local browser
interface, in which case the switch must be connected to the Internet.
To register the switch through the local browser interface:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4.
From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5.
From the menu on the left, select PRODUCT REGISTRATION.
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION page displays.
6.
Click the REGISTER button.
The switch contacts the registration server.
7. Follow the onscreen process to register the switch.
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Optimize the Switch Performance
This chapter describes how you can optimize the performance of the switch.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Apply a Performance Preset Mode
• Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes
• Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits
• Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate Limits
• Manage Individual Port Settings
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Apply a Performance Preset Mode
The switch comes with three predefined preset modes that let you optimize the
performance of the switch with a preset configuration. These modes include a gaming
mode, a media streaming mode, and a standard mode. The switch also provides two
custom preset modes that you can define with a preset configuration and save for easy
retrieval (see Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes on page 32).
A preset mode affects the Quality of Service (QoS) and port prioritization of the switch.
Apply the Gaming Preset Mode
The Gaming Preset mode minimizes the data delay (latency) of traffic that the switch
manages so that gaming network traffic can be processed very quickly. If you use the
Gaming Preset mode, be sure that you connect your gaming device to port 1 and the
uplink to your router to port 8.
Applying the Gaming Preset mode does the following:
Sets the QoS port priority for ports 1 and 8 to Critical.
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Sets the QoS port priority for ports 2 through 7 to Low.
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Enables IGMP snooping for the switch (for more information, see Manage IGMP
•
Snooping on page 75).
Disables flow control for all ports (for more information, Manage Flow Control for a
•
Port on page 41).
Disables power saving for the switch (for more information, see Manage the Power
•
Saving Mode on page 91).
Sets the QoS mode to port-based (for more information, see Use Port-Based Quality
•
of Service and Set Port Priorities on page 35).
Before you apply the Gaming Preset mode, you can save your current QoS, port
prioritization, multicast, flow control, and IGMP snooping settings and other settings as
a custom preset mode (see Save Your Quality of Service Settings as a Custom Preset
Mode on page 32) so that you can easily revert to your current QoS configuration.
To apply the Gaming Preset mode:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
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The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4.
Select PRESET MODES.
The PRESET MODES page displays. The LOAD tab is automatically selected.
5.
Select GAMING PRESET.
The PREVIEW GAMING PRESET section shows the settings for the Gaming Preset
mode.
6.
Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved.
Apply the Media Streaming Preset Mode
The Media Streaming Preset mode maximizes the throughput of traffic that the switch
manages so that streaming media such as music, videos, and movies can be processed
very quickly. If you use the Media Streaming mode, be sure that you connect your media
streaming device to port 2 and the uplink to your router to port 8.
Applying the Media Streaming Preset mode does the following:
Sets the QoS port priority for ports 2 and 8 to Critical.
•
Sets the QoS port priority for ports 1 and 3 through 7 to Low.
•
Enables IGMP snooping for the switch (for more information, see Manage IGMP
•
Snooping on page 75).
Disables flow control for all ports (for more information, Manage Flow Control for a
•
Port on page 41).
Disables power saving for the switch (for more information, see Manage the Power
•
Saving Mode on page 91).
Sets the QoS mode to port-based (for more information, see Use Port-Based Quality
•
of Service and Set Port Priorities on page 35).
Before you apply the Media Streaming Preset mode, you can save your current QoS,
port prioritization, multicast, flow control, and IGMP snooping settings and other settings
as a custom preset mode (see Save Your Quality of Service Settings as a Custom Preset
Mode on page 32) so that you can easily revert to your current QoS configuration.
To apply the Media Streaming Preset mode:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
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