Netgear GSS108EPP Installation Manual

Installation Guide

8-Port Gigabit Ethernet

Smart Managed Plus Click Switch

Model GSS108EPP

Package Contents

•Click switch

•Power cord (varies by region)

•Cable retention straps (2)

•Bracket with wall mount screw kit

•Drywall mount screw kit

Ethernet cables not included.

1. Register with the NETGEAR Insight App

Use the NETGEAR Insight app to register your switch, activate your warranty, and access support.

1.On your iOS or Android mobile device or tablet, visit the app store, search for NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest version of the app.

2.Open the NETGEAR Insight app.

3.If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap Create NETGEAR Account and follow the onscreen instructions.

4.Enter the email address and password for your account and tap LOG IN.

If your mobile device is connected with WiFi to the same network as the switch, the switch displays in the list of Insight Manageable Devices.

5.Either tap the switch in the list, or tap + in the upper right corner.

If you tapped +, enter the serial number on the bottom of the switch, or scan

the serial number bar code with the camera on your mobile device or tablet. Then tap Go.

6.Follow the onscreen instructions to add your switch to a network location. The switch is registered and added to your account.

2. Mount the Switch

Peel the plastic cover off the adhesive squares on the rear of the bracket. This helps hold the bracket in place during mounting.

Wall Mount the Switch

Note: For drywall, use
the plastic anchors
and fold the wings in	2
before inserting an	2
anchor into a wall.

Wall mount to	Drywall
a stud (or solid	mount
surface)

Strap Mount the Switch

Note: For more information about mounting, see the hardware installation guide which you can download from https://www.netgear.com/support/.

3. Connect the Switch

GSS108EPP switch

Internet

	Access point	Router
		ReadyNAS
Laptops	VOIP phone
	Security cameras	Desktops
	Security cameras
Sample Connections		PoE
Sample Connections		Non-PoE

The PoE Max LED indicates the status of the PoE budget on the switch:

•Off. Sufficient (more than 7W) of PoE power is available.

•Solid yellow. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.

•Blinking yellow.At least once during the previous two minutes, less than 7W of PoE power was available.

4. Discover the IP Address of the Switch

An IP address is required to configure your switch.The switch gets an IP address from a DHCP server (such as your router) by default. If your switch is not connected to a DHCP server, use the default IP address: 192.168.0.239.

1.Connect your mobile device to the same WiFi network as the switch.

2.Make sure that the network connects to the Internet.

3.Launch the NETGEAR Insight app from your mobile device.

4.Log in to your account.

The current IP address of the switch is displayed.

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5. Configure the Switch

We recommend that you use a web browser on a computer or tablet to configure the switch.

Note: If your computer is a Mac, use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, as described in the following section.

1.Open a web browser from a computer or tablet that is connected to the same network as your switch.

You can use a WiFi or wired connection.

2.Enter the IP address of the switch.

3.Enter the password.

The default password is password. We recommend that you change the password to a more secure password.

4.Click the Login button.

Other Discovery and Configuration Methods

The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool and the ProSAFE Plus Utility also let you discover the IP address and configure the switch.

•NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool. You can use a Mac or a 64-bit Windowsbased computer that is on the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection. When you discover the switch, this tool provides access to the local browser interface to configure the switch.To download

the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, visit www.netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx.

•ProSAFE Plus Utility. To download the latest utility and user manual, visit www.netgear.com/support/product/PCU.

If you cannot discover or configure the switch, you might need to temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, or antivirus programs. Make sure to reenable these security services after you discover and configure the switch.

PoE Considerations

The GSS108EPP switch can supply up to 30W PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) to any of the ports 1–4, with a total maximum PoE power budget of 47W across all active PoE+ ports.

Supplied power is prioritized in ascending port order, up to the total power budget of the device. If the power requirements for the attached devices exceed the total power budget of the switch, the power to the device on the highestnumbered PoE port is disabled to ensure that the devices connected to the higher-priority, lower-numbered PoE ports are supported first.

If a device is listed as an 802.3at or 802.3af PoE+/PoE-powered device, it might not require the maximum power limit that is specified. Many devices require less, allowing all four PoE ports to be active simultaneously, when the devices correctly report their PoE class to the switch..

Support

Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the

latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.

Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.

(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)

For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

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 https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and

warranty information.

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