NETGEAR GS108E Gigabit Switch Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- NETGEAR
Table of Contents
NETGEAR GS108E Gigabit Switch
Package contents
- Switch
- Power adapter (varies by region)
- Wall-mount kit
- Installation guide
Register the switch
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From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit my.netgear.com.
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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.
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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.
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From the Date of Purchase menu, select the date that you purchased the switch.
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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
Note: We recommend that you use a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable or higher- rated cable for Gigabit Ethernet connections.
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 https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
Check the LEDs
When you connect the power cord to the switch and plug it into an electrical outlet, the LEDs indicate the status:
| LED | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Power LED | Solid green | The switch is powered on and operating |
normally.
| Off| Power is not supplied to the switch.
Left port LED
| ****
Right port LED
| ****
Combined, these RJ-45 port LEDs indicate link, speed, and activity.
Solid green| Solid green| A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Solid green| Off| A valid 100 Mbps port link is established.
Off| Solid green| A valid 10 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking green| Blinking green| The port is transmitting or receiving packets
at 1 Gbps.
Blinking green| Off| The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 100
Mbps.
Off| Blinking green| The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps.
Off| Off| No port link is established.
Discover the switch’s IP address and access the switch
The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT) lets you discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface (UI) of the switch from a Mac, Windows-based, or Linux-based computer. To install the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, discover the switch in your network, access the switch, and discover the switch IP address:
- To download the tool, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx Download the Mac, Windows, or Linux version.
- Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these on the computer that you use to configure the switch.
- Unzip the NSDT files, and click or double-click the executable file (for example, NDST-1.2.103.exe) to install the program on your computer. You might see the tool icon appear on your Mac dock, Windows desktop, or Linux desktop.
- Reenable the security services on your computer.
- Power on the switch.
- Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
- Open the NSDT. The initial page displays a menu and a button.
- From the Choose a Connection menu, select the network for this switch.
- Click the Start Searching button. The NSDT displays the IP addresses of the switches that it discovers.
- Click the ADMIN PAGE button. The login page or login window of the local browser user interface (UI) opens.
- Enter the default password that is printed on the switch label.
- If prompted, enter a new admin password for the switch. The Switch Information page displays, and shows the IP address assigned to the switch.
- Save the password and IP address for future use. You can now configure and monitor your switch. For more information, see the user manual, which you can download by visiting https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.
Mount the switch on a wall
We recommend that you use the wall-mount screws that are included.
- Locate the two mounting holes on the bottom panel of the switch.
- Mark and drill two mounting holes in the wall where you want to mount the switch. The two mounting holes must be 3.15 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 screws into the holes on the bottom panel.
Note: The screws are 0.25 in. (6.5 mm) in diameter and 0.63 in. (16 mm) in length.
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
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. 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.
FAQ’s
What functions do NETGEAR GS108E Gigabit Ethernet switches perform?
Your devices may surpass the Gigabit barrier thanks to cutting-edge 5-speed GS108E Multi-Gigabit technology integrated into NETGEAR multi-speed switches. Let your equipment operate over the existing wire at its maximum speed.
Describe ProSAFE® Unmanaged Plus Switches.
This switch is an improvement over Unmanaged switches, which can only offer Plug-N-Play connection and are not programmable. In order to enhance network speed and efficiency, the ProSAFE Unmanaged Plus switch allows users the freedom to customize specific static layer 2 parameters.
What are the ProSAFE Unmanaged Plus Switch’s adjustable features?
The user may set up Broadcast Storm Filtering, IGMP Snooping, Rate Limit, VLAN, Port Mirroring, and QoS.
Are there any new features in GS108Ev3 over v2?
Yes, starting with version 3, web browsers including IE9 through IE11, Firefox 26 through 29.0.1, Chrome 33.0.1750.117 through 35.0.1916.114, and Safari 10.8.5 can manage the GS108E.
How do I set up GS108Ev3?
The resource CD that comes with the device has a configuration tool. It has to be installed on a Computer with Windows. Also, you may customize it via a Web GUI if you know its IP address from the utility.
Flow Control is supported by GS108Ev3?
Yes, Flow Control is supported by GS108Ev3 and is turned on by default.
Supports Port Auto Negotiation the GS108EV3?
Yes, port auto-negotiation for speed and duplex mode is supported by GS108Ev3.
How can I tell whether the connection has a loop in it?
GS108Ev3 has loop detection capabilities. On the afflicted port, the left and right LEDs will both flash at a consistent rate of around one every second when a loop is identified.
Auto DoS (Denial-of-Service) protection is what?
DoS is a type of assault on the resources of a computer network. Malicious packets like those with source IP = destination IP would be immediately blocked by the GS108Ev3’s Auto DoS protection mechanism.
What does the Factory Defaults button do?
The user can utilize this button to restore all settings to their original factory defaults.
Which password is the standard one?
“password” is the standard password.
What if my password was lost?
The Factory defaults button may be used to reset the password. However, it would also completely reset all setups.
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