NETGEAR MS305E,MS308E 5-Port or 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch Installation Guide

: September 9, 2024
: NETGEAR

Table of Contents

NETGEAR MS305E,MS308E 5-Port or 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Plus
Product Usage Instructions
Package contents
Register the switch
Connect the switch
Check the LEDs
Discover the switch’s IP address and access the switch
Mount the switch on a wall
Support and Community
Regulatory and Legal
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

NETGEAR MS305E,MS308E 5-Port or 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Plus

Switch

Specifications:

Model: MS305E / MS308E
Port Options: 5-Port or 8-Port
Speed: 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Package Contents: Switch, Power Adapter, User Manual

Product Usage Instructions

Register the Switch:

Visit my.netgear.com from a device connected to the Internet.
Login to your NETGEAR account or create one if you don’t have it.
Select “Register a Product” and enter the switch’s serial number and purchase date.
Click on “REGISTER” to complete the registration process.

Connect the Switch:
Follow the sample connections provided in the manual. Use Cat 5e or higher- rated cables for connections. The switch is for indoor use only.

Check the LEDs:
Observe the LED indicators on the switch to ensure it is powered on and ports are operating at the correct speed (2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, or 100 Mbps).

Discover the Switch’s IP Address:

Download the NETGEAR Discovery Tool from netgear.com.
Install the tool and temporarily disable any firewall or security programs on your computer.
Use the tool to discover the switch in your network and access its user interface.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I use this switch outdoors?
A: The switch is designed for indoor use only. Connecting it to outdoor devices requires proper grounding, surge protection, and an Ethernet surge protector inline.
Q: What cables should I use for connecting devices to this switch?
A: We recommend using Category 5e (Cat 5e) cables or higher-rated cables for your connections to ensure optimal performance.

5-Port or 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet

Plus Switch
Model MS305E
Model MS308E

Package contents

NETGEAR 5-Port or 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
Power adapter (varies by region)
Wall-mount installation kit
Rubber feet
Installation Guide

Register the 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

NOTE : In this example, the access point (AP) requires a power adapter because the switch does not provide PoE power.
NOTE : All switch ports support 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps. You can connect any device to any switch port. We recommend that you use Category 5e (Cat 5e) cables or higher-rated cables for your 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.
WARNING:
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:

Discover the switch’s IP address and access the switch

The NETGEAR Discovery Tool (NDT, formerly referred to as NSDT) lets you discover the switch in your network and access the device user interface (UI) of the switch from a Mac, Windows-based, or Linux-based computer.
To install the NETGEAR Discovery Tool, discover the switch in your network, access the switch, and discover the switch IP address

To download the tool, visit netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool 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 NDT file (which might be labeled NSDT), and double-click the .exe file 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 NDT.
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 NDT displays the IP addresses of the switches that it discovers.
Click the ADMIN PAGE button.
The login page of the device UI displays.
Enter the default password that is printed on the switch label.
If prompted, enter a new admin password for the switch. The HOME 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.
NOTE : For more information, see the user manual, which you can download from the NETGEAR Download Center at netgear.com/support/download. The QR code for the NETGEAR Download Center is shown at the right.

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 2.95 in. (75 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. (3 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, 0.63 in. (16 mm) in length.
NOTE : The mounting holes on the switch are VESA-compliant. You can obtain a 75 mm VESA-compliant mount and mount the switch to a location other than a wall

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 netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit netgear.com/about/privacy-policy
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at 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 port 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.

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