NETGEAR GS105GE 5-Port Gigabit Switch Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- NETGEAR
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NETGEAR GS105GE 5-Port Gigabit Switch
Register with the NETGEAR Insight app
- Search for NETGEAR Insight and download the latest app.
- Set up a NETGEAR account if you do not have one.
- Tap the menu in the upper-left corner.
- Tap REGISTER ANY NETGEAR DEVICE
- Enter the serial number located on the bottom of the switch, or use the camera on your mobile device to scan the serial number bar code.
- Tap Go. The switch is registered and added to your account. You can now view the switch in the NETGEAR Insight app.
Note: Because this is an unmanaged switch, you cannot configure or manage it in NETGEAR Insight.
Connect the switch
Check the LEDs
LED Description
- Power
- On. The switch is receiving power.
- Off. The switch is not receiving power.
- Port
- Both LEDs are solid green. 1000 Mbps link on this port. (left and right)
- Left LED is solid green. 100 Mbps link on this port.
- The Right LED is solid green. 10 Mbps link on this port.
- Blinking green. The port is sending or receiving traffic.
- Off. The switch does not detect a link on this port.
Wall-mount the switch
The bottom panel of the switch includes two mount holes. The center-to- center distance between the holes is:
- GS1 OSvS: 1.8 in (46 mm)
- GS 108v4: 3.15 in (80 mm)
Note: You can mount the switch with the Ethernet ports facing down (at the bottom) as shown, or with the Ethernet ports facing up.
- Mark the wall where you want to drill the holes.
- Insert the provided anchors into the wall.
- Install the provided screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver. Leave about¼ inches (6 mm) of each screw protruding from the wall.
- Align the holes on the bottom panel of the switch with the screws and mount the switch.
Technical Specifications
Overview
User Support
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- If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/supportdownload.
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- 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://lkb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
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FAQ’s
What does a five port gigabit Ethernet switch from NETGEAR do?
innovative 5-speed The NETGEAR multi-speed switches’ built-in multi-Gigabit technology enables your devices to move past the Gigabit speed limit. Let your gadgets to utilise existing wiring at their maximum speed.
What is the NETGEAR GS105 used for?
Five high-speed, automatically switching 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections are available on the Netgear GS105, and since Gigabit Ethernet is a full duplex standard, you may obtain up to 2000 Mbps on each port. It combines devices with speeds of 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps on one network.
What is the purpose of a NETGEAR gigabit switch?
Many administration choices, port counts, and PoE capabilities are offered by NETGEAR Network Switches. In a wired network, switches are used to connect Ethernet cables to other devices. Each linked device can communicate with others through the switch.
What is the NETGEAR GS105 switch used for?
After plugging the power adapter into a power source, attach the power adapter’s wire to the switch’s back (such as a wall socket or power strip). The power light ought to come on.
What is the primary goal of the switch?
A switch’s job in an electrical circuit is to either create or destroy the circuit. An electrical appliance’s current can be turned on or off using a switch.
What IP address does a gigabit switch have?
Depending on whether they are Layer 3 Switches or not, network switches may or may not have IP Addresses. If a switch has an IP address in production, it must have a static address so that it can be monitored and reconfigured.
How fast is GS105?
The GS105 switch offers reliable, long-lasting performance thanks to NETGEAR’s extensive testing. moves large files quickly! has five 10/100/1000 Mbps high- speed, auto-switching Ethernet ports. Moreover, each port can deliver up to 2000 Mbps due to the full duplex nature of the gigabit Ethernet standard.
What purpose serves a NETGEAR device?
The NETGEAR cable modem router increases WiFi performance and Internet speeds while saving you money on equipment rental fees. It combines modem and router features into a single device.
What is a Gigabit port’s advantage?
Computers and servers in local networks are linked together using gigabit Ethernet.
Are NETGEAR switches IP addressable?
By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (like your router). Use the default IP address of 192.168.0.239 if your switch is not connected to a DHCP server.
How durable are NETGEAR switches?
Physical switches and routers: In general, wired networking equipment has a lifespan of five years or less.
NETGEAR switch does it contain a firewall?
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall, Denial of Service (DoS) defense, and other firewall features.
Which security measures does NETGEAR employ?
WPA3 and WPA2 are even more secure security protocols than WPA-PSK that are available on newer routers. WPA3 or WPA2 should be used when they are available, according to NETGEAR.
Has the Netgear GS105 has PoE?
With 2 PoE-capable ports for passing PoE to other connected devices and 1 PD port for accepting PoE power, the GS105PE is equipped.
What is the Netgear switch’s port speed?
The port speeds that are available are Auto, Disable, 10 Mbps, and 100 Mbps.
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