NETGEAR GS305Pv3 5-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Unmanaged Switch Installation Guide

: June 9, 2024
: NETGEAR

Table of Contents

Package contents
Register the switch
Connect the switch
Connect to power and check the LEDs
PoE considerations
PoE troubleshooting
Mount the switch on a wall
Specifications
Support and Community
Regulatory and Legal
Support
References
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NETGEAR GS305Pv3 5-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Unmanaged Switch Installation Guide

Package contents

Switch model GS305Pv3
DC power adapter
Detachable power cable (varies by region)
Wall-mount kit screws
Four rubber footpads
Installation guide

NOTE: We recommend that you use a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable or a higher rated cable for Gigabit Ethernet connections.

Register the switch

We recommend that you register your switch

From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit my.netgear.com.
Log in to your NETGEAR account.
NOTE: If you don’t have a free NETGEAR account, you can create one.
The My Products page displays.
From the menu on the left, select Register a Product.
In the Serial Number field, type the serial number of your switch.
The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the switch label.
From the Date of Purchase menu, select the date that you purchased the switch.
Click the REGISTER button. Your switch is registered to your NETGEAR account. A confirmation email is sent to your NETGEAR account email address.

Connect the switch

This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect it to a device located outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge protected, and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the switch and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the switch.

Before connecting this switch to outdoor cables or devices, see kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.

Connect to power and check the LEDs

When you connect the power adapter to the switch and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet, the LEDs indicate the status.

Model GS305Pv3 provides PoE+ or PoE power on ports 1–4 up to 30W PoE to each port, with a PoE power budget of 63W across all active PoE ports.

LED

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Description

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Power LED| On. The switch is receiving power.
Off. The switch is not receiving power.
Ports 1–5 left LED| ** On.1000 Mbps link on this port.
On. 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link on this port.
Blinking. 1000 Mbps activity on this port.
Blinking. 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps activity on this port.
Off. No link is detected on this port.
Ports 1–4 right LED| On. PoE is in use.
On. PoE fault.
Off. PoE is not in use on this port.
PoE Max LED| The PoE Max LED indicates the status of the PoE budget on the switch:
Off. Sufficient. More than 7W of PoE power is available.
On. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
Blinking.** At least once during the previous two minutes, less than 7W of PoE power was available.

PoE considerations

The PoE and PoE+ power supplied by the switch is prioritized in ascending port order (from port 1 to port 4), with a total power budget of 63W for the GS305Pv3. If the power requirements for the attached powered devices (PDs) exceed the total power budget of the switch, the PD on the highest-numbered port is disabled to make sure that the PDs that are connected to the higher- priority, lower-numbered ports are supported first.

PoE troubleshooting

Here are some tips for correcting PoE problems that might occur:

If the PoE Max LED is yellow, disconnect one or more PoE devices to prevent PoE oversubscription. Start by disconnecting the device from the highest numbered port.
For each powered device (PD) that is connected to the switch, the associated right port LED on the switch lights solid green. If the right port LED lights yellow, a PoE fault occurred because of one of the conditions listed in the following table.

PoE Fault Condition	Possible Solution
A PoE-related short circuit occurred on the port.	The problem is most likely

with the attached PD. Check the condition of the PD, or restart the PD by disconnecting and reconnecting the PD.
The PoE power demand of the PD exceeded the maximum level that the switch permits. The maximum level is 15.4W for a PoE connection or 30W for a PoE+ connection
The PoE current on the port exceeded the classification limit of the PD.
The PoE voltage of the port is outside the range that the switch permits| Power cycle the switch to see if the condition resolves itself.

Mount the switch on a wall

We recommend that you use the wall-mount screws that came with the switch.

Locate the two mounting holes on the bottom panel of the switch.
Mark and drill two mounting holes in the wall.
The two mounting holes must be 3.19 in. (80 mm) apart, center-to-center. Insert the supplied anchors into the wall and tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver. Leave about 0.125 in. (4 mm) of each screw protruding from the wall so that you can insert the screw heads into the holes on the bottom panel.

NOTE: The screws are 3 mm in diameter, 25 mm in length

Specifications

Specification| Description|
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Network interface| RJ-45 connector for 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 10BASE-T|
Network cable| Category 5 (Cat 5) or higher rated Ethernet cable|
5 total. Ports 1-4 can provide PoE+; Port 5 is an uplink port.|
Ports
Power adapter| 54V @ 1.25A DC input|
Power consumption| 67.5W maximum; 1.02W standby|
PoE power budget| 30W maximum per PoE+ port with a total PoE power budget of 63W for the switch|
Dimensions (W xDxH)| 6.2 x 4.0 x 1.1 in. (158 x 101 x 27 mm)|
Weight
0.88 lb (0.40 kg)|
Operating temperature| 32-104°F (0-40°C)|

Support and Community

Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads.

You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community. netgear.com.

Regulatory and Legal

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.

For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy- policy.

By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.

Do not use this device outdoors. The PoE source is intended for intra building connection only.

Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.