Netgear GS908E User Manual
User Manual
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet
Smart Managed Plus Switch with Integrated
Cable Management
Model GS908E
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveAugust 2018
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11807-04
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet
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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
August 2018202-11807-04
December 2017202-11807-03
November 2017202-11807-02
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Added Safety Instructions and Warnings on page 10.
Added Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface on page 24.
Changed VLAN Overview on page 44.
Added Control Management Access to the Switch on page 75.
Added Change or Lift Access Restrictions to the Switch on page 76.
Changed Quiet mode to Stealth Mode throughout the manual.
Made minor changes to other sections.
Added Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using
the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 17.
Removed information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
Added information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
First publication.October 2017202-11807-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Switch
Related Documentation.......................................................................7
Switch Package Contents.....................................................................7
Status LEDs............................................................................................8
Back Panel..............................................................................................9
Switch Label........................................................................................10
Safety Instructions and Warnings.....................................................10
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network
Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch.....14
Methods to Discover and Access the Switch..................................14
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch......15
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer.............15
Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour...........................16
Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer
Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool...............................17
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch....................................18
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network
Connection.................................................................................19
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly
to the Switch Off-Network........................................................20
Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch.....................22
Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Discover the Switch....23
Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface..................24
Change the Switch Password............................................................25
Register the Switch.............................................................................26
Chapter 3 Optimize the Switch Performance
Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits....28
Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities.........28
Use 802.1P/DSCP Quality of Service...........................................30
Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate
Limits....................................................................................................31
Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes.................................33
Save Your Quality of Service Settings as a Custom Preset
Mode...............................................................................................33
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Apply a Custom Preset Mode......................................................34
Apply the Standard Preset Mode.................................................34
Rename a Custom Preset Mode..................................................35
Delete a Custom Preset Mode.....................................................36
Manage Individual Port Settings.......................................................37
Set Rate Limits for a Port...............................................................37
Set the Priority for a Port...............................................................38
Manage Flow Control for a Port...................................................39
Change the Speed for a Port or Disable a Port..........................40
Add or Change the Name Label for a Port.................................41
Chapter 4 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
VLAN Overview...................................................................................44
Manage Port-Based VLANs...............................................................45
Activate the Port-Based VLAN Mode..........................................45
Create a Port-Based VLAN............................................................45
Change a Port-Based VLAN..........................................................47
Delete a Port-Based VLAN............................................................48
Manage 802.1Q-Based VLANs.........................................................48
Activate the 802.1Q-Based VLAN Mode.....................................49
Create an 802.1Q-Based VLAN....................................................49
Change an 802.1Q-Based VLAN.................................................51
Delete an 802.1Q-Based VLAN....................................................52
Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN........................53
Set an Existing 802.1Q-Based VLAN as the Voice VLAN and Adjust
the CoS Value.................................................................................54
Change the OUI Table for the Voice VLAN................................55
Deactivate the Port-Based or 802.1Q-Based VLAN Mode and Delete
All VLANs.............................................................................................57
Chapter 5 Manage the Switch in Your Network
Manage Switch Discovery Protocols................................................59
Manage Universal Plug and Play..................................................59
Manage Bonjour.............................................................................60
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol...........................60
Manage Multicast...............................................................................61
Manage IGMP Snooping...............................................................61
Enable a VLAN for IGMP Snooping.............................................62
Manage Blocking of Unknown Multicast Addresses.................63
Manage IGMPv3 IP Header Validation........................................63
Set Up a Static Router Port for IGMP Snooping.........................64
Set Up Static Link Aggregation.........................................................65
Set Up a Link Aggregation Group...............................................66
Make a Link Aggregation Connection........................................67
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Enable a Link Aggregation Group...............................................67
Change the IP Address of the Switch...............................................68
Reenable the DHCP Client of the Switch.........................................69
Chapter 6 Maintain and Monitor the Switch
Manually Check for New Switch Firmware and Update the
Switch...................................................................................................71
Manage the Configuration File.........................................................72
Back Up the Switch Configuration...............................................72
Restore the Switch Configuration................................................73
Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings............................74
Use the Reset Button to Reset the Switch...................................74
Use the Local Browser Interface to Reset the Switch.................75
Control Management Access to the Switch....................................75
Change or Lift Access Restrictions to the Switch............................76
Manage the Power Saving Mode.....................................................77
Control the LEDs.................................................................................78
Change the Switch Device Name.....................................................79
View System Information...................................................................79
View Switch Connections...................................................................80
View the Status of a Port....................................................................80
View the Port Statistics.......................................................................81
Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Manage Auto-Diagnostics and Clear Events or Problems............83
Manage Loop Prevention..................................................................84
Enable Port Mirroring.........................................................................85
Test a Cable Connection...................................................................86
Reboot the Switch From the Local Browser Interface....................87
Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch.............................88
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings.....................................................................90
Basic Technical Specifications..........................................................91
Appendix B Wall-Mount the Switch
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Hardware Overview of the Switch
The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with Integrated
Cable Management Model GS908E, in this manual referred to as the switch, is intended
for the home or small office. In addition to integrated cable management, the switch
features two USB charging ports.
You can manage the switch over the local browser–based management interface that
you can access from a computer or from a smartphone on which the NETGEAR Insight
app is installed.
You can optimize Quality of Service (QoS) and set up prioritization and rate limiting for
individual ports. The switch supports port-based or 802.1Q-based VLANs, 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),
installation guide, wall-mount screws and anchors, and cable retention strap. (The strap
is not shown in the following figure).
Figure 1. Switch package contents
Switch
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Status LEDs
Status LEDs are located on the front panel and back panel of the switch.
Figure 2. Power LED on the front panel
Figure 3. Port LEDs on the back panel
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 LEDs on page 78).
Solid blue. Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is ready for operation.
Solid amber. An event or a problem occurred (see Manage Auto-Diagnostics and Clear Events
or Problems on page 83).
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 LEDs on page 78).
Solid green. A 1000M link with a powered-on device is detected.
Blinking green. Traffic is detected on the 1000M link.
Solid yellow. A 10M or 100M link with a powered-on device is detected.
Blinking yellow. Traffic is detected on the 10M or 100M link.
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Back Panel
The back panel of the switch provides a LED button, two USB charging ports, eight
Ethernet ports, and a DC power connector.
Figure 4. Back panel with cover open
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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USB charging ports. Two USB 2.0 ports for charging USB devices. Each port can
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provider a maximum of 10W.
Note: Do not use these USB ports to connect storage or network devices. The USB
ports are intended for charging only.
Gigabit Ethernet ports 8 through 1. Eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports.
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DC power connector. One 12V, 2.5A 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 more than five seconds to reset the switch to factory default settings.
For more information, see Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings on page
74.
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Switch Label
The switch label on the bottom panel of the switch shows the serial number, MAC
address, default login information, and other information for the switch. The label also
shows the location of the Reset button.
Figure 5. 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.
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 (32–104°F
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or 0–40°C) and humidity-controlled (90 percent maximum relative humidity,
noncondensing) environment.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
To the extent permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines can
result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by
NETGEAR’s warranty.
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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.
- 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:
- The 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.
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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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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, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided)
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on the power supply 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.
Use only the supplied DC power adapter. If you were not provided with a DC power
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adapter, contact your reseller.
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To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
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properly grounded electrical outlets.
The peripheral power cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure
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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 and power cables carefully. Route cables so that they cannot
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be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power
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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 to 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 and Access the Switch
• Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch
• Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch
• Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Discover 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 6. Sample connections
To set up the switch in your network and power on the switch:
1. Connect one port (A) on the switch to a LAN port (B) on a router that is connected
to the Internet (C).
2. Connect your devices to the other LAN ports on the switch.
3. Turn on the switch by connecting the power adapter to the switch and plugging the
power adapter into an electrical outlet.
The blue Power LED on the front of the switch lights and the port LEDs for connected
devices light.
Methods to Discover and Access the Switch
You can use any of the following methods to discover the switch in your network and
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 interface of the switch (see
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch on page 15).
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 22).
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ProSAFE Plus Utility. Install the NETGEAR ProSAFE®Plus Utility on a Windows-based
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computer and use the utility to discover the switch in your network (see Use the
NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Discover the Switch on page 23). You cannot
perform basic configurations using the ProSAFE Plus Utility. That is, you can only
discover the switch in your network. To configure the switch, use the local browser
interface of switch.
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 18.
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 GS908E switch.
5.
Double-click GS908E (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx), in which xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC
address of the switch.
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.
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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 18) 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 17.
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 > GS908E (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
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Bookmarks > Bonjour > Webpages GS908E (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
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The login page of the local browser interface opens.
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.
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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 18) 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 Setup.exe file (for example,
NetgearSDT-V1.1.115_Win_x64_Setup.exe), 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.
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.
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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 18) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the
switch, even after you restart the switch.
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
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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 19).
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 20).
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.
4.
Select IP Address (DHCP On).
The button in the DHCP section displays blue because the DHCP client of the switch
is enabled.
5. Click the button in the DHCP section.
The button displays white, 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.
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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.
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.
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The HOME page displays.
6.
Select IP Address (Default).
The button in the DHCP section displays blue because the DHCP client of the switch
is enabled.
7. Click the button in the DHCP section.
The button displays white, 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 14.
12. Restore your computer to its original IP address.
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.
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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.
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Add a device by entering its serial number.
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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.
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.
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Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Discover 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.
The NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility runs on Windows-based computers and lets you
discover the switch in your network, after which you can access the local browser interface
of the switch.
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, use the utility to discover the switch in your
network, and access the local browser interface of the switch:
1. Download the ProSAFE Plus Utility by visiting netgear.com/support/product/PCU.
You must use ProSAFE Plus Utility version 2.5.3 or a later version.
2.
Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these
on the computer that you use to configure the switch.
Note: Instead of disabling security services, you can also 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.
3.
Unzip the ProSAFE Plus Utility files, double-click the .exe file (for example, ProSAFE
Plus Utility 2.5.3.exe), and install the program on your computer.
The installation process places a ProSAFE Plus Utility icon on your desktop.
4.
If you temporarily disabled any security services, reenable those services.
Note: We recommend that you restart your computer after installing the ProSAFE
Plus Utility.
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.
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You can use a WiFi or wired connection. The computer and the switch must be on
the same Layer 2 network.
7.
Open the ProSAFE Plus Utility by double-clicking the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon on
your desktop.
The discovery process initiates and completes automatically and the configuration
home page displays a list of Smart Managed Plus Switches that the utility discovers
on the local network.
For each switch, the utility displays the IP address.
8. Open a web browser.
9. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
10. 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.
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6.
Click the APPLY button.
A pop-up warning window opens.
7.
Click the CONTINUE button.
Your settings are saved and the language changes.
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 ADVANCED 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.
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Register the Switch
Registering the switch allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical
support process. For you to register the switch, the switch must be connected to the
Internet.
To register the switch:
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 ADVANCED 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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3
Optimize the Switch Performance
This chapter describes how you can optimize the performance of the switch.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits
• Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate Limits
• Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes
• Manage Individual Port Settings
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Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits
Instead of using preset performance modes, you can manually set the Quality of Service
(QoS) modes to manage traffic:
Port-based QoS mode. Lets you set the priority (low, medium, high, or critical) for
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individual port numbers and lets you set rate limits for incoming and outgoing traffic
for individual ports. If broadcast filtering is enabled, you can also set the storm control
rate for incoming traffic for individual ports.
802.1P/DSCP QoS mode. Applies pass-through prioritization that is based on
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tagged packets and lets you set rate limits for incoming and outgoing traffic for
individual ports. If broadcast filtering is enabled, you can also set the storm control
rate for incoming traffic for individual ports.
This QoS mode applies only to devices that support 802.1P and Differentiated
Services Code Point (DSCP) tagging. For devices that do not support 802.1P and
DSCP tagging, ports are not prioritized but the configured rate limit is still applied.
You can limit the rate of incoming traffic, outgoing traffic, or both on a port to prevent
the port (and the device that is attached to it) from taking up too much bandwidth on
the switch. Rate limiting, which you can set for individual ports in either QoS mode,
simply means that the switch slows down all traffic on a port so that traffic does not
exceed the limit that you set for that port. If you set the rate limit on a port too low, you
might, for example, see degraded video stream quality, sluggish response times during
online activity, and other problems.
Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities
Port-based priority is the default QoS mode on the switch.
Note: If the QoS mode on the switch is 802.1P/DSCP, we recommend that you first
save your current QoS settings as a custom preset mode before you change the QoS
mode to the Port-based mode. For more information, see Save Your Quality of Service
Settings as a Custom Preset Mode on page 33.
For each port, you can set the priority and the rate limits for both incoming and outgoing
traffic:
Port priority. The switch services traffic from ports with a critical priority before traffic
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from ports with a high, medium, or low priority. Similarly, the switch services traffic
from ports with a high priority before traffic from ports with a medium or low priority.
If severe network congestion occurs, the switch might drop packets with a low priority.
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