Table of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware
- 2. Get Started
- 3. Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
- 4. Optimize Performance With Quality of Service
- 5. Manage Network Settings
- 6. Manage and Monitor the Switch
- Manage Flow Control
- Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status
- Enable Loop Detection
- Manage Power Saving Options
- Download and Update the Firmware
- Reboot the Switch
- Save the Switch Configuration
- Restore a Saved Switch Configuration
- Restore Factory Default Settings
- Manage Access Control
- Enable Port Mirroring
- View Switch Information or Change the Switch Device Name
- View or Clear the Port Statistics
- PoE Considerations for Switches That Support PoE
- 7. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
- Factory Default Settings
- Technical Specifications
- Model GS105Ev2 Technical Specifications
- Model GS105PE Technical Specifications
- Model GS108Ev3 Technical Specifications
- Model GS108PEv3Technical Specifications
- Model GS116Ev2 Technical Specifications
- Model GS305E Technical Specifications
- Model GS308E Technical Specifications
- Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE Technical Specifications
- Model JGS524Ev2 Technical Specifications
NETGEAR JGS524E User Manual
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Switches
Models
GS105Ev2
GS105PE
GS108Ev3
GS108PEv3
GS116Ev2
GS305E
GS308E
JGS516PE
JGS524Ev2
JGS524PE
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Revision History
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
•Added new models GS305E and GS308E
•Added the chapter Hardware on page 7 and information about status LEDs
for each model in Status LEDs on page 9.
•Added technical specifications for each model in Technical Specifications on
page 77.
February 2019202-11700-05
Added a note to Manage Access Control on page 64 to state that models
GS108Ev3 and GS108PEv3 do not support access control.
October 2018202-11700-04
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(Continued)
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
•Changed the manual name from ProSAFE Gigabit Web Managed (Plus)
Switches User Manual to Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches User
Manual.
•Added Safety Instructions and Warnings on page 12.
•Revised Configure the Switch on page 16.
•Revised Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network on page 17.
•Revised Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility on page 19.
•Added Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch on page
21.
•Added Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch on page
22.
•Added Change the Language on page 23, including Change the Language
of the Local Browser Interface on page 24 and Change the Language for the
Local Browser Interface by Installing Another Firmware Version on page 24.
•Added Manage Access Control on page 64 including Add Devices to the
Access Control Table on page 64 and Remove Devices From the Access
Control Table on page 65.
•Added PoE Considerations for Switches That Support PoE on page 69.
•Added PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions on page 73.
•Removed references to the resource CD.
•Made multiple minor changes.
October 2018202-11700-03
Made corrections to Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN on page
36.
March 2017202-11700-02
First publication.August 2016202-11700-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware
Supported Switch Models...................................................................8
Status LEDs............................................................................................9
Models GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2, GS305E, and GS308E
LEDs...................................................................................................9
Model GS105PE LEDs......................................................................9
Models GS108PEv3 LEDs.............................................................10
Model JGS524Ev2 LEDs................................................................11
Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE LEDs.....................................11
Safety Instructions and Warnings.....................................................12
Chapter 2 Get Started
Configure the Switch..........................................................................16
Access the Switch Using a Web Browser.........................................16
Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network......................17
Access a Switch That Is Off-Network...........................................18
Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility............................18
Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility......................................................19
Access and Configure the Switch Using the ProSAFE Plus
Utility................................................................................................19
Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch....21
Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch....22
Change the Switch Password............................................................22
Change the Language.......................................................................23
Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface..............24
Change the Language for the Local Browser Interface by Installing
Another Firmware Version............................................................24
Register Your Product........................................................................26
Chapter 3 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
VLAN Overview...................................................................................28
Create Basic Port-Based VLANs........................................................28
Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based VLANs....................................30
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic Configuration.................32
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration......33
Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an 802.1Q-Based VLAN........35
4
Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN.............................36
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service
Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of Service..............................39
Configure Port-Based Quality of Service.........................................40
Set Up Rate Limiting...........................................................................41
Set Up Broadcast Filtering.................................................................42
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch......................................46
Use Browser-Based Access to Specify the Switch IP Address...46
Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address.47
Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP Snooping..............................48
Customize IGMP Snooping...........................................................49
Specify a VLAN for IGMP Snooping.............................................50
Set Up Link Aggregation Groups.....................................................51
Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor the Switch
Manage Flow Control........................................................................55
Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status...................................56
Enable Loop Detection......................................................................57
Manage Power Saving Options........................................................58
Download and Update the Firmware..............................................59
Reboot the Switch...............................................................................61
Save the Switch Configuration..........................................................61
Restore a Saved Switch Configuration.............................................62
Restore Factory Default Settings......................................................63
Manage Access Control.....................................................................64
Add Devices to the Access Control Table..................................64
Remove Devices From the Access Control Table......................65
Enable Port Mirroring.........................................................................66
View Switch Information or Change the Switch Device Name.....67
View or Clear the Port Statistics........................................................68
PoE Considerations for Switches That Support PoE......................69
Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Test Cable Connections.....................................................................72
Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch.............................73
PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions...................................................73
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings.....................................................................76
Technical Specifications.....................................................................77
Model GS105Ev2 Technical Specifications................................77
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Model GS105PE Technical Specifications..................................77
Model GS108Ev3 Technical Specifications................................78
Model GS108PEv3Technical Specifications...............................79
Model GS116Ev2 Technical Specifications................................80
Model GS305E Technical Specifications....................................80
Model GS308E Technical Specifications....................................81
Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE Technical Specifications....82
Model JGS524Ev2 Technical Specifications..............................83
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1
Hardware
This user manual is for the NETGEAR Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches.
For a list of switch models that are supported by this manual, see Supported Switch
Models on page 8.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Supported Switch Models
• Status LEDs
• Safety Instructions and Warnings
Note: This user manual complements the installation guide that came with your switch.
You can also download the installation guide by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support
website at netgear.com/support.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time
to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new
firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is
described in this guide, see the latest firmware release notes for your switch model.
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Supported Switch Models
The Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches User Manual describes the switch
models that are listed in the following table.
Table 1. Supported switch models
NameModel
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS105Ev2
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet PD-Powered/PoE Pass-thru Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS105PE
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS108Ev3
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with 4-Port PoEGS108PEv3
16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus SwitchGS116Ev2
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SOHO SwitchGS305E
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SOHO SwitchGS308E
16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch With PoEJGS516PE
24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch With PoEJGS524Ev2
24-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus SwitchJGS524PE
Note: Smart Managed Plus Switches used to be called Web Managed (Plus) Switches.
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Status LEDs
This section describes the status LEDs for each switch model.
For information about the front panel and ports for your switch model, see the installation
guide for you model, which you can download by visiting
netgear.com/support/download/.
Models GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2, GS305E, and
GS308E LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of models GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2,
GS305E, and GS308E.
Table 2. Model GS105Ev2, GS108Ev3, GS116Ev2, GS305E, and GS308E LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLEDs
The switch is powered on and operating normally.Solid green
Power LED
Power is not supplied to the switch.Off
Combined, these RJ-45 port LEDs indicate link, speed, and activity.
Right port LEDsLeft port LEDs
A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.Solid greenSolid green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.Blinking greenBlinking green
A valid 100 Mbps port link is established.OffSolid green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets 100 Mbps.OffBlinking green
A valid 10 Mbps port link is established.Solid greenOff
The port is transmitting or receiving packets 10 Mbps.Blinking greenOff
No port link is established.OffOff
Model GS105PE LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of model GS105PE.
Ports 1 and 2 are PoE ports that can deliver PoE. Ports 3 and 4 are regular Ethernet
ports. Port 5 is a PoE PD port that must receive power from a PoE switch.
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Table 3. Model GS105PE LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLED
Solid green. The switch is powered on, is operating normally, and PoE pass-through
is enabled.
Blinking green. PoE pass-through is disabled.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Power LED
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
Off. No port link is established.
Left LEDs (link, speed, and
activity) for all ports
Off. The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE power.
Blinking green. A PoE fault occurred.
Right LEDs for PoE PSD ports
1 and 2
Off. The port is not receiving PoE power.
Solid green. The port is receiving PoE+ (802.3at) power from a PSE.
Solid yellow. The port is receiving PoE (802.3af) power from a PSE.
Right LED for PoE PD port 5
Models GS108PEv3 LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of model GS108PEv3.
Ports 1 through 4 are PoE ports. Ports 5 through 8 are regular Ethernet ports.
Table 4. Model GS108PEv3 LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLED
Solid green. The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Power LED
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.
PoE Max LED
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Table 4. Model GS108PEv3 LEDs on the front panel (Continued)
DescriptionLED
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
Off. No port link is established.
Port link, speed, and activity
LEDs for all ports
Off. The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE power.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred.
Port PoE status LEDs for PoE
ports only
Model JGS524Ev2 LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of model JGS524Ev2. The port LEDs are
located to the left of the ports, that is, not above or below the ports.
Table 5. Model JGS524Ev2 LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLEDs
Solid green. The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Power LED
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Solid yellow. A valid 100 Mbps port link is established.
Off. A valid 10 Mbps port link is established.
Port speed LEDs
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets.
Off. No port link is established.
Port Link/ACT LEDs
Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of models JGS516PE and JGS524PE. The
port LEDs are located to the left of the ports, that is, not above or below the ports.
On model JGS516PE, ports 1 through 8 are PoE ports. Ports 9 through 16 are regular
Ethernet ports.
On model JGS524PE, ports 1 though 12 are PoE ports. Ports 13 through 24 are regular
Ethernet ports.
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Table 6. Model JGS516PE and JGS524PE LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLED
Solid green. The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Power LED
Off. The fan is operating normally.
Solid yellow. A problem occurred with the fan.
Fan LED
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.
PoE Max LED
Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
Off. No port link is established.
Port link, speed, and activity
LEDs for all ports
Off. The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE power.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred.
Port PoE status LEDs for PoE
ports only
Safety Instructions and Warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
•This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
humidity-controlled environment. For more information, see the environmental
specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
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•Observe and follow service markings:
- Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
-If applicable to your device, opening or removing covers that are marked with
the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock.
We recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these
compartments.
•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet
and replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your device, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power
cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
-An object fell into the product.
- The product was exposed to water.
- The product was dropped or damaged.
-The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
•Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents.
•Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in
your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
•Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•If applicable to your device, allow the product to cool before removing covers or
touching internal components.
•Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required,
consult your service provider or local power company.
•To avoid damaging your system, if your device uses a power supply with a voltage
selector, be sure that the selector is set to match the power at your location:
-115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries
such as South Korea and Taiwan
- 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan
-230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
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•Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
in your location.
•Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
cable:
If your device uses a power adapter:
-If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
-The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
If your device uses a power cable:
-If you were not provided with a power cable for your system or for any
AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable approved
for your country.
-The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of
the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets.
•If applicable to your device, the peripheral power cables are equipped with
three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use
a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
•Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not
exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
•To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
•Position system cables, power adapter cables, or power cables carefully. Route
cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests
on any cables.
•Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, power cables or plugs. Consult
a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications.
•Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
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2
Get Started
This chapter describes how you can access the switch in your network, change the switch
password, change the language, and register your product.
The chapter covers the following topics:
• Configure the Switch
• Access the Switch Using a Web Browser
• Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility
• Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch
• Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch
• Change the Switch Password
• Change the Language
• Register Your Product
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Configure the Switch
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches are plug-and-play, so they can be used
without any configuration. Just connect power, connect to your network and to your
other devices, and you’re done.
For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router
or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses and power on the switch. However, it is also
possible to configure the switch connected directly only to the computer that you are
using to configure it, and not connected to the network (off-network).
You can configure and manage advanced features of the switch either by using your
computer’s web browser and accessing the switch at its IP address or by installing the
ProSAFE®Plus Utility on your Windows-based computer.
If you use a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer, you can use the NETGEAR Switch
Discovery Tool to discover the switch in your network and access the local browser–based
management interface of the switch.
You can also use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app on your smartphone to discover the
switch in your network.
For more information, see the following sections:
•Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 16
•Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility on page 18
•Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to Access the Switch on page 21
•Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch on page 22
Access the Switch Using a Web Browser
This manual describes the local browser–based management interface, referred to as
the local browser interface.
You can access and configure the switch directly through its local browser interface by
entering the IP address of the switch in the address bar of a browser. When you use the
local browser interface, the simplest way to configure the switch is not connected to
your network (off-network). You can also configure the switch with it connected to your
network, router, or modem, (on-network) but you must be able to determine the IP
address of the switch if your network uses DHCP.
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Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network
By default, the DHCP client of the switch is enabled. To access the switch, use the IP
address that the DHCP server assigned to the switch.
To determine the IP address of the switch, do one of the following:
•If you use a Windows-based computer, use the ProSAFE® Plus Utility to detect the
IP address (see Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility on page 18). You
can also access and configure the switch from the utility.
•If you use a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer, use the NETGEAR Switch
Discovery Tool to detect the IP address (see Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery
Tool to Access the Switch on page 21).
•If you use an iOS or Android smartphone, use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to
detect the IP address (see Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the
Switch on page 22).
•Access the DHCP server.
•Use an IP scanner utility.
To use your web browser to configure a switch that is connected to a network:
1. Cable the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that manages IP
addresses.
2. Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
3. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
4. Determine the IP address of the switch.
By default, the DHCP client of the switch is enabled. Use the IP address that the
DHCP server assigned to the switch.
5. Open a web browser, and enter the IP address of the switch.
The login window opens.
6. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
7. Click the Login button.
You can now configure additional options for the switch through the local browser
interface.
For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch, see Specify
IP Address Settings for the Switch on page 46.
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Access a Switch That Is Off-Network
To use your web browser to configure a switch that is not connected to a network:
1. Record your computer’s TCP/IP configuration settings, and then configure the
computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the subnet
mask.
Note: If you are unsure how to do this, visit the support website at
netgear.com/support and search for Static IP address on computer.
2. Plug the switch into a power outlet and then connect your computer to the switch
using an Ethernet cable.
You can connect the Ethernet cable to any port on the switch.
3. Open a web browser, and enter http://192.168.0.239.
This is the default address of the switch.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
5. Click the Login button.
You can now configure additional options for the switch through the local browser
interface.
For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch, see Specify
IP Address Settings for the Switch on page 46.
6. After you complete the configuration of the switch, reconfigure the computer that
you used for this process to its original TCP/IP settings.
You can now connect your switch to your network using an Ethernet cable.
Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus
Utility
The ProSAFE Plus Utility runs on Windows-based computers. You can install the latest
utility to select additional options to manage and customize the switch for your network.
Visit netgear.com/support/product/PCU to download the latest utility.
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Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility
Note: The ProSAFE Plus Utility requires WinPcap and Adobe Air. If WinPcap and Adobe
Air are not detected during the ProSAFE Plus Utility installation, you are prompted to
allow them to be installed.
To install the ProSAFE Plus Utility:
1. Visit netgear.com/support/product/PCU.
2. Select and download the latest version of the utility to your computer.
3. Unzip the downloaded file to extract the utility installation file.
4. Install the utility on your computer.
5. If prompted, allow WinPcap and Adobe Air to be installed.
Note: We recommend that you reboot your computer after installing the ProSAFE Plus
Utility.
Access and Configure the Switch Using the ProSAFE Plus
Utility
For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router
or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses, power on the switch, and then use a computer
that is connected to the same network as the switch.
Note: You can also access and configure the switch directly using a web browser. See
Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 16.
To access and configure the switch using the ProSAFE Plus Utility:
1. Cable the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that manages IP
addresses.
2. Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
3. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection. The computer and the switch must be on
the same Layer 2 network.
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Note: You can use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to upgrade the firmware on the switch.
In that situation, do not use a WiFi connection to the switch but use only a direct
wired connection over an Ethernet cable. That is, configure a computer with an IP
address in the same subnet as the switch and connect directly to the switch using
an Ethernet cable before you start the firmware upgrade using the ProSAFE Plus
Utility.
4. Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The configuration home page displays a list of Smart Managed Plus switches that
the utility discovers on the local network.
Note: To use the ProSAFE Plus Utility, you must configure your computer’s security
software to allow broadcast UDP packets to go through UDP remote and source
(local and destination) ports 63321 through 63324. To allow this traffic, you can
create a rule in your computer’s security software, or temporarily disable the firewall,
Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these on the computer that you use to
configure the switch. If you temporarily disable any security services, be sure to
reenable those services once configuration is complete.
5. Select the Smart Managed Plus switch that you want to configure.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
6. Click the APPLY button.
The login window displays.
7. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
8. Use the utility to configure the switch settings.
9. When you are finished with the configuration, return the computer’s firewall, Internet
security, and antivirus programs to their usual settings.
For a description of ProSAFE Plus Utility features, see the ProSAFE Plus Utility User
Manual.
You can access the user manual through a link on the Help tab of the utility or you can
download it by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
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Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to
Access the Switch
For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router
or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses, power on the switch, and then use a computer
that is connected to the same network as the switch.
Depending on your model switch, the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool lets you discover
the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch from a
Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer.
To install the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, discover the switch in your network,
and access the local browser interface of the switch:
1. Download the Switch Discovery Tool by visiting
netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx.
Depending on the computer that you are using, download either the Mac version
or the version for a 64-bit Windows-based computer.
2. Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these
on the computer that you use to configure the switch.
3. Unzip the Switch Discovery Tool files, double-click the .exe or .dmg file (for example,
NETGEAR+Switch+Discovery+Tool+Setup+1.2.101.exe or
NetgearSDT-V1.2.101.dmg), and install the program on your computer.
The installation process places a NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon on your
desktop.
4. Reenable the security services on your computer.
5. Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
6. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection. The computer and the switch must be on
the same Layer 2 network.
7. Open the Switch Discovery Tool.
To open the program, double-click the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon on
your desktop.
The initial page displays a menu and a button.
8. From the Choose a connection menu, select the network connection that allows
the Switch Discovery Tool to access the switch.
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9. Click the Start Searching button.
The Switch Discovery Tool displays a list of Smart Managed Plus Switches that it
discovers on the selected network.
For each switch, the tool displays the IP address.
10. To access the local browser interface of the switch, click the ADMIN PAGE button.
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
11. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to
Discover the Switch
If the switch is connected to a WiFi router or access point, the NETGEAR Insight mobile
app lets you discover the switch in your network.
To use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to discover the switch in your network:
1. On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR
Insight, and download and install the app.
2. Connect your mobile device to the WiFi network of the WiFi router or access point
to which the switch is connected.
3. Open the NETGEAR Insight mobile app.
4. Select LOG IN to log in to your existing NETGEAR account or tap the CREATE
NETGEAR ACCOUNT button to create a new account.
After you log in to your account, the IP address of the switch displays in the device
list.
5. Write down the IP address for future use.
Change the Switch Password
The default password to access the switch is password. We recommend that you change
this password to a more secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary
words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and
symbols. It can be up to 20 characters.
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To change the password:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select Maintenance > Change Password.
The Change Password page displays.
6. In the Old Password field, type the current password for the switch.
7. Type the new password in the New Password field and in the Re-type New
Password field.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. Keep the new password in a secure location so that you can
access the switch in the future.
Change the Language
For most switches, you can select the language for the local browser interface by
selecting another language from the language menu at the upper right of the page in
the local browser interface.
However, for models GS108Ev3, GS108PEv3, GS305E, and GS308E you must download
and install a firmware version in the desired language.
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Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface
By default, the language of the local browser interface is set to Auto so that the switch
can automatically detect the language. However, you can set the language to a specific
one.
To change the language of the local browser interface:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. From the Language menu, select a language.
6. Click the APPLY button.
A pop-up warning window opens.
7. Click the YES button.
Your settings are saved and the language changes.
Change the Language for the Local Browser Interface by
Installing Another Firmware Version
For models GS108Ev3, GS108PEv3, GS305E, and GS308E you must download and
install a firmware version in the desired language.
To change the language for the local browser interface of model GS108Ev3,
GS108PEv3, GS305E, and GS308E:
1. Visit netgear.com/support/download/.
2. In the Enter a Product Name/Model Number field, start typing the model number,
and select the model from the menu that displays after you start typing.
The available firmware versions displays. The language is included in the firmware
name.
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3. Select and download the desired firmware version to your computer.
4. Unzip the downloaded file to extract the firmware image.
5. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
6. Launch a web browser.
7. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
The login window opens.
8. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
9. Select System > Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade.
The Firmware Upgrade page displays.
The firmware upgrade method depends on the current firmware and boot loader
versions on your switch.
10. If the page displays the Enter Loader Mode button, click the Enter Loader Mode
button.
The switch reboots and enters into the loader mode. The Firmware Upgrade page
that displays varies, depending on the firmware boot loader version that is already
on your switch.
11. Click the Browse button and locate and select the firmware image that you
downloaded and unzipped.
12. Click the Apply button.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
upgrade. For example, do not turn off the switch or disconnect it.
When the upgrade is complete, your switch restarts, and the local browser interface
uses the language of the firmware that you installed. The upgrade process typically
takes about three minutes.
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Register Your Product
We recommend that you use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to register your product
(see Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Discover the Switch on page 22).
Registering your product allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical
support process. However, you can also register your product through the local browser
interface.
To register your product through the local browser interface:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection.
Note: You must access the switch while connected to the network (on-network) to
register the switch.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select Help > Registration.
The Product Registration page displays.
6. Click the Register button.
7. Follow the onscreen process to register your product.
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3
Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
This chapter covers the following topics:
• VLAN Overview
• Create Basic Port-Based VLANs
• Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based VLANs
• Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic Configuration
• Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration
• Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an 802.1Q-Based VLAN
• Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN
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VLAN Overview
Virtual LANs (VLANs) are made up of networked devices that are grouped logically into
separate networks. You can group ports on a switch to create a virtual network made
up of the devices connected to the ports.
Ports can be grouped in VLANs using port-based or 802.1Q criteria:
•Port-based VLANs. Assign ports to virtual networks. Ports with the same VLAN ID
are placed in the same VLAN. This feature provides an easy way to partition a network
into private subnetworks.
•802.1Q VLANs. Create virtual networks using the IEEE 802.1Q standard. 802.1Q
uses a VLAN tagging system to determine which VLAN an Ethernet frame belongs
to. You can configure ports to be a part of a VLAN. When a port receives data tagged
for a VLAN, the data is discarded unless the port is a member of that VLAN. This
technique is useful for communicating with devices outside your local network as
well as receiving data from other ports that are not in the VLAN. However, for you
to be able to use an 802.1Q VLAN, you must know the VLAN ID.
Create Basic Port-Based VLANs
A port-based VLAN configuration lets you assign ports on the switch to a VLAN. The
number of VLANs is limited to the number of ports on the switch. In a basic port-based
VLAN configuration, ports with the same VLAN ID are placed into the same VLAN.
You can also assign ports to multiple VLANs (see Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based
VLANs on page 30).
By default, all ports are members of VLAN 1.
To create basic port-based VLANs:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
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The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select VLAN.
The Basic Port-based VLAN Status page displays.
6. If this is the first time that you are accessing this page or if you are changing the
VLAN assignment method, select the Enable radio button and continue with Step
7.
Otherwise, see Step 9.
A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current VLAN settings will be lost.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The Basic Port-based VLAN Group table displays.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
9. Under each port to be added to a VLAN, enter the ID of the VLAN.
You can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to the maximum number of ports that your switch
supports. If all the VLANs share an uplink to the Internet or servers, enter all in the
VLAN ID field for the port that you want to use for the uplink.
Note: If ports are members of the same LAG, you must assign them to the same
VLAN.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based VLANs
A port-based VLAN configuration lets you assign ports on the switch to a VLAN. The
number of VLANs is limited to the number of ports on the switch. In an advanced
port-based VLAN configuration, you can assign a single port to multiple VLANs.
By default, all ports are members of VLAN 1.
To assign ports to multiple port-based VLANs:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select VLAN.
The Basic Port-based VLAN Status page displays.
6. If this is the first time that you are accessing this page or if you are changing the
VLAN assignment method, select the Enable radio button and continue with Step
7.
Otherwise, see Step 9.
A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current VLAN settings will be lost.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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The VLAN Configuration and VLAN Membership sections display.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
9. In the VLAN Identifier menu, select the VLAN.
10. Select the ports that you want to add to the VLAN by doing the following:
a. (Optional) In the Group Operation menu, select either Select All or Remove
All.
All ports are either added to the VLAN or removed from the VLAN.
b. Select or remove individual ports by selecting the check boxes that are associated
with the port numbers.
Note: If ports are members of the same LAG, you must assign them to the same
VLAN.
c. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. In the VLAN Membership table, the ports display as
members of the VLAN.
11. To select ports for another VLAN, repeat Step 9 and Step 10.
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Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic
Configuration
A 802.1Q-based VLAN configuration lets you assign ports on the switch to a VLAN with
an ID number in the range of 1–4093. By default, all ports are members of VLAN 1.
In an advanced 802.1Q-based VLAN configuration, you can set up VLANs to which you
can add tagged or untagged ports and you can use port VLAN ID (PVID). For more
information, Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration on page 33.
To create 802.1Q-based VLANs in a basic configuration:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select VLAN > 802.1Q.
The Basic 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays.
6. If this is the first time that you are accessing the Basic 802.1Q VLAN Status page or
if you are changing the VLAN assignment method, select the Enable radio button
and continue with Step 7.
Otherwise, see Step 9.
A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current VLAN settings will be lost.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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The Basic 802.1Q VLAN Identifier table displays.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
9. Under each port to be added to a VLAN, enter the ID of the VLAN.
You can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4093. If all the VLANs share an uplink to the
Internet or servers, enter all in the VLAN ID field for the port that you want to use
for the uplink.
Note: If ports are members of the same LAG, you must assign them to the same
VLAN.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced
Configuration
In an advanced 802.1Q-based VLAN configuration, you can assign ports on the switch
to a VLAN with an ID number in the range of 1–4093 and you can add tagged or
untagged ports to a VLAN. In addition, you can use port VLAN IDs (PVIDs). By default,
all ports are untagged members of VLAN 1.
To create 802.1Q-based VLANs in an advanced configuration:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
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The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration.
The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays.
6. If this is the first time that you are accessing the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page
or if you are changing the VLAN assignment method, select the Enable radio button
and continue with Step 7.
Otherwise, see Step 9.
A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current VLAN settings will be lost.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The VLAN Identifier Setting table displays.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports,
all of which are members of VLAN 1 by default.
9. In the VLAN ID field, enter a VLAN ID.
You can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4093.
10. Click the Add button.
The new VLAN is added to the VLAN Identifier Setting table.
After you create a new VLAN ID, use the VLAN membership option to add ports to
the VLAN. (Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Membership. See also
Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an 802.1Q-Based VLAN on page 35.)
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Note: To delete a VLAN, select the check box for the VLAN and click the Delete
button.
Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an
802.1Q-Based VLAN
After you define a VLAN ID using the advanced 802.1Q VLAN option (see Create
802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration on page 33), you must add ports
to the VLAN.
While you add ports to a VLAN, you can specify whether the ports must be tagged or
untagged. Port tagging allows a port to be associated with a particular VLAN and allows
the VLAN ID tag to be added to data packets that are sent through the port. The tag
identifies the VLAN that must receive the data.
By default, all ports are untagged.
To add tagged or untagged ports to an 802.1Q-based VLAN:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration.
The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays. The menu on the left displays
more options.
6. Select VLAN Membership.
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You can select VLAN Membership only if you already enabled the advanced 802.1Q
VLAN option (see Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration on
page 33).
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
7. In the VLAN ID menu, select the VLAN.
8. Select the ports that you want to add to the VLAN by doing the following:
a. (Optional) In the Group Operation menu, select Untag All,Tag all,orRemove
all.
All ports are either added to the VLAN (tagged or untagged) or removed from
the VLAN.
b. Select individual ports and assign them as tagged (T) or untagged (U) ports or
remove individual ports by selecting the check boxes that are associated with
the port numbers.
By default, all ports are untagged.
c. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. In the VLAN Membership table, the ports display as
members of the VLAN.
9. To select ports for another VLAN, repeat Step 7 and Step 8.
10. To verify your selections, select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration.
The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays. In the VLAN Identifier Setting
table, the ports display next to the VLAN or VLANs to which they were added.
Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based
VLAN
A default port VLAN ID (PVID) is a VLAN ID tag that the switch assigns to data packets
it receives that are not already addressed (tagged) for a particular VLAN. For example,
if you connected a computer on port 6 and you want it to be a part of VLAN 2, configure
port 6 to automatically add a PVID of 2 to all data received from the computer. This step
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ensures that the data from the computer on port 6 can be seen only by other members
of VLAN 2. You can assign only one PVID to a port.
To assign a PVID to one or more ports:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration.
The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays. The menu on the left displays
more options.
6. Select Port PVID.
You can select Port PVID only if you already enabled the advanced 802.1Q VLAN
option (see Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration on page
33).
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
7. Select one or more ports.
8. Enter the PVID.
You can enter a PVID only for a VLAN that already exists.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of
Service
Note: 802.1p-based QoS is available on all models. DSCP-based QoS is available on
models GS105Ev2, GS105PEv2, GS108Ev3, GS108PEv3, GS305E, and GS308E only.
802.1p/DSCP-based priority uses a field in the data packet header that identifies the
class of data in the packet (for example, voice or video). When 802.1p/DSCP-based
priority is used, the switch reads information in the packet header to determine the
priority to assign to the packet. The switch reads both 802.1p tag information and
DSCP/ToS tag information. If an ingress packet contains both an 802.1p tag and a
DSCP/ToS tag, the switch gives precedence to the 802.1p tag.
All ports on the switch check the packet header and transmit the packet with a priority
determined by the packet content.
To enable 802.1p/DSCP-based QoS:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select QoS.
The Quality of Service page displays.
6. Select the 802.1p/DSCP-based radio button.
A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current QoS settings will be lost.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes.
8. Click the Apply button.
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Your settings are saved.
Configure Port-Based Quality of Service
You can assign a priority to all data passing through a particular port. Data with a higher
priority is transmitted faster. If packets arrive at several ports at the same time, the ports
configured as higher priority transmit their packets first. You must determine which
ports will carry delay-sensitive data.
To configure port-based QoS:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select QoS.
The Quality of Service page displays.
6. If this is the first time that you are setting up port-based QoS, select the Port-based
radio button and continue with the next step.
Otherwise, see Step 9.
A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current QoS settings will be lost.
7. Click the OK button.
The pop-up window closes.
8. Click the Apply button.
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Your settings are saved and the Port Priority table displays.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
The 802.1p/DSCP-based radio button is not supported on all models and therefore
might not show on the page.
9. To set the port priority for one or more ports, do the following:
a. Select one or more ports.
b. In the Priority menu, select the priority.
c. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The same priority is applied to all ports that you selected.
10. To set a different port priority for one or more other ports, repeat Step 9.
Set Up Rate Limiting
You can limit the rate at which the switch accepts incoming data and the rate that it
retransmits outgoing data. The rate choices vary depending on the switch model.
Rate limiting can be set for a port in addition to other QoS settings. If the port rate limit
is set, the switch restricts the acceptance or retransmission of data to the values
configured.
To set up rate limiting:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
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3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select QoS > Rate Limit.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
6. Set the ingress (incoming) and egress (outgoing) traffic rates by doing the following:
a. Select one or more ports.
b. In the Ingress Rate menu, select the maximum rate.
You can set a rate from 512 Kbit/s to 512 Mbit/s. By default, no limit is set.
c. In the Egress Rate menu, select the maximum rate.
You can set a rate from 512 Kbit/s to 512 Mbit/s. By default, no limit is set.
d. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
7. To set different rates for one or more other ports, repeat Step 6.
Set Up Broadcast Filtering
You can configure the switch to block broadcast storms (massive transmission of
broadcast packets forwarded to every port on the same VLAN). If they are not blocked,
broadcast storm packets can delay or halt the transmission of other data. Some switches
allow you to select a storm control rate for each port. Others assign a predetermined
storm control rate for all ports on the switch.
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If broadcast traffic on any port exceeds the threshold that you set, the switch temporarily
blocks (discards) the broadcast traffic.
To set up broadcast filtering:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select QoS > Broadcast Filtering.
The Broadcast Filtering page displays.
6. If this is the first time that you are setting up broadcast filtering, select the Enable
radio button and continue with the next step.
Otherwise, see Step 8.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the Storm Control Rate table displays.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
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8. Set the storm control rate by doing the following:
a. Select one or more ports.
b. In the Storm Control Rate menu, select the maximum rate.
You can set a rate from 512 Kbit/s to 512 Mbit/s. By default, no limit is set.
c. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
9. To set a different rate for one or more other ports, repeat Step 8.
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Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch
By default, the switch IP address works as follows:
•If you cable the switch to a network with a DHCP server before you power on the
switch, the DHCP server assigns an IP address to the switch when the switch is
powered on.
•If you power on the switch when it is not connected to a network with a DHCP server,
the switch uses its default IP address, which is 192.168.0.239.
You can disable the DHCP mode in the switch and enter static IP address and subnet
mask values for the switch as well as the address of the gateway device used by the
switch.
Use Browser-Based Access to Specify the Switch IP Address
To specify IP address settings for the switch:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
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5. In the DHCP Mode menu, select Disable.
The IP Address,Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields are enabled.
6. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address
The ProSAFE Plus Utility runs on Windows-based computers. You can install the utility
to select additional options to manage and customize the switch for your network. Visit
netgear.com/support/product/PCU to download the utility.
To specify IP address settings for the switch:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The Switch Selection page displays a list of Smart Managed Plus Switches that the
utility discovers on the local network.
3. Select the switch.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
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4. Click the IP SETTING button.
Note: To navigate to this page, select Network, select the switch, and click the IP
SETTING button.
5. In the DHCP Mode menu, select Disable.
The IP Address,Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields are enabled.
6. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and if available, the gateway address.
7. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
8. Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP
Snooping
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping allows a switch to forward
multicast traffic intelligently on the switch. Multicast IP traffic is traffic that is destined to
a host group. Host groups are identified by class D IP addresses, which range from
224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. Based on the IGMP query and report messages, the
switch forwards traffic only to the ports that request the multicast traffic. This feature
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prevents the switch from broadcasting the traffic to all ports and possibly affecting
network performance.
The switch maintains a map that shows which links need which IP multicast streams. The
switch forwards multicast traffic only to the links that requested them and cuts multicast
traffic from links that do not contain a multicast listener. Essentially, IGMP snooping
helps optimize multicast performance at Layer 2 and is especially useful for
bandwidth-intensive IP multicast applications such as IPTV.
Customize IGMP Snooping
By default, IGMP snooping is enabled. You can customize the settings for your network.
To customize IGMP snooping:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Multicast.
6. Make sure that the IGMP Snooping Status Enable radio button is selected.
By default, the Enable radio button is selected.
7. In the VLAN ID Enabled for IGMP Snooping field, enter a VLAN ID between 1 and
4094.
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By default, the VLAN ID is 1.
You can specify a VLAN for IGMP snooping only if you enabled port-based or
802.1Q-based VLANs (see Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation on page 27).
IGMP snooping functions only on the VLAN that is specified in the VLAN ID Enabled
for IGMP Snooping field.
8. (Optional) Select the Validate IGMPv3 IP header Enable radio button.
Some network devices might not conform to the IGMPv3 standard. When the Validate
IGMPv3 IP header option is enabled, IGMP messages are required to include TTL = 1,
ToS Byte = 0xC0 (Internetwork Control), and the router alert IP option (9404) must
be set. Otherwise, the packets are ignored.
9. (Optional) Select the Block Unknown MultiCast Address Enable radio button.
When this feature is enabled, multicast packets are forwarded only to the ports that
are in the multicast group learned from IGMP snooping. All unknown multicast
packets are dropped.
10. (Optional, for some models only) Select an option from the IGMP Snooping Static
Router Port menu.
You can select a port to be the dedicated IGMP snooping static router port if no
IGMP query exists in the network for the switch to discover the router port
dynamically. After a port is selected as the static router port, all IGMP Join and Leave
reports are forwarded to the port.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Specify a VLAN for IGMP Snooping
You can specify a VLAN for IGMP snooping only if you enabled port-based or
802.1Q-based VLANs (see Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation on page 27).
To specify a VLAN for IGMP snooping:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
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The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Multicast.
6. Make sure that the IGMP Snooping Status Enable radio button is selected.
By default, the Enable radio button is selected.
7. In the VLAN ID Enabled for IGMP Snooping field, enter the ID of the VLAN.
By default, if you enable IGMP snooping, snooping occurs on VLAN 1. However, you
can enable snooping on any VLAN:
•For port-based VLANs, you can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to the maximum number
of ports that the switch supports.
•For 802.1Q-based VLANs, you can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4094.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up Link Aggregation Groups
Note: Static link aggregation (port trunking) is supported on models GS116E, JGS516PE,
JGS524E, and JGS524PE.
Link aggregation groups (LAGs) allow you to combine multiple Ethernet links into a
single logical link. Network devices treat the aggregation as if it were a single link, which
increases fault tolerance and load sharing.
The number of LAGs that the switch supports depends on the model.
Configure LAG membership before you enable the LAG.
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Note: The switch does not support IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation or Link Aggregation
Control Protocol (LACP) groups but supports manual static LAGs only.
You must set up LAG membership before you can enable LAGs.
To specify LAG membership and enable a LAG:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > LAG > LAG Membership.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
6. In the LAG ID menu, select the LAG ID.
The number of LAGs that the switch supports depends on the model.
7. Select the ports for the LAG by selecting the check boxes that are associated with
the port numbers.
A LAG consists of at least two ports.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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9. Select System > LAG > LAG Configuration.
10. Select the ID of the LAG for which you just set up the port membership.
11. In the Admin Mode menu, select Enable.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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6
Manage and Monitor the Switch
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Manage Flow Control
• Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status
• Enable Loop Detection
• Manage Power Saving Options
• Download and Update the Firmware
• Reboot the Switch
• Save the Switch Configuration
• Restore a Saved Switch Configuration
• Restore Factory Default Settings
• Manage Access Control
• Enable Port Mirroring
• View Switch Information or Change the Switch Device Name
• View or Clear the Port Statistics
• PoE Considerations for Switches That Support PoE
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Manage Flow Control
Flow control works by pausing a port if the port becomes oversubscribed and dropping
all traffic for small bursts of time during the congestion condition. You can enable or
disable IEEE 802.3x flow control. By default, flow control is disabled.
To manage flow control:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Management > Port Status.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
6. Select one or more ports.
7. In the Flow Control menu, select Enable or Disable.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status
By default, the port speed on all ports is set automatically after the switch determines
the speed using autonegotiation with the link partner. You can select a specific port
speed setting for each port, or disable a port by shutting it down manually.
To manage the port speed and the port status:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Management > Port Status.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
6. Select one or more ports.
7. In the Speed menu, select one of the following options:
•Auto. The port speed is set automatically after the switch determines the speed
using autonegotiation with the link partner. This is the default setting.
•Disable. The port is shut down.
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•10M Half. The port is forced to function at 10 Mbps with half duplex.
•10M Full. The port is forced to function at 10 Mbps with full duplex.
•100M Half. The port is forced to function at 100 Mbps with half duplex.
•100M Full. The port is forced to function at 100 Mbps with full duplex.
8. To configure more ports, repeat this procedure from Step 6 on.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Enable Loop Detection
If loop detection is enabled and the switch detects a loop, the LED or both LEDs of a
port blink at a constant speed.
To enable loop detection:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Management > Loop Detection.
The Loop Detection page displays.
6. Select the Enable radio button.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Manage Power Saving Options
Note: Power saving options are available on models GS105Ev2, GS105PE, GS116Ev2,
JGS516PE, JGS524Ev2, and JGS524PE.
Depending on the power saving options that your switch model provides, you can
manage the IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) function, cable length power
saving, or link-down power saving, or a combination of these features:
•Short Cable Power Saving. Dynamically detects and adjusts power that is required
for the detected cable length.
•Link-Down Power Saving. Reduces the power consumption considerably when
the network cable is disconnected. When the network cable is reconnected, the
switch detects an incoming signal and restores normal power.
•EEE. Combines the Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) 802.3 MAC sublayer with the
100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T physical layers to support operation in Low Power
Idle (LPI) mode. When LPI mode is enabled, systems on both sides of the link can
disable portions of their functionality and save power during periods of low link
utilization.
To manage the power saving options:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
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5. Select System > Management > Power Saving Mode.
6. Select the Enable button to enable the power saving mode.
By default, the Disable radio button is selected.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Download and Update the Firmware
You can manually check for the latest firmware version for your switch by visiting
netgear.com/support/download/.
Note: Instead of using the local browser interface, you can use the ProSAFE Plus Utility
to update the firmware on the switch. In that situation, do not use a WiFi connection to
the switch but use only a direct wired connection over an Ethernet cable. That is,
configure a computer with an IP address in the same subnet as the switch and connect
directly to the switch using an Ethernet cable before you start the firmware update using
the ProSAFE Plus Utility.
To download and update the firmware using the local browser interface:
1. Visit netgear.com/support/download/.
2. In the Enter a Product Name/Model Number field, start typing the model number,
and select the model from the menu that displays after you start typing.
The available firmware versions displays.
3. Select and download the firmware version and release notes to your computer.
4. Read the release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the switch after upgrading.
5. Unzip the downloaded file to extract the firmware image.
6. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
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7. Launch a web browser.
8. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
9. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
10. Select System > Maintenance > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
The firmware update method depends on the current firmware and boot loader
versions on your switch.
11. If the page displays the Enter Loader Mode button, click the Enter Loader Mode
button.
The switch reboots and enters into the loader mode. The Firmware Upgrade page
that displays varies, depending on the firmware boot loader version that is already
on your switch.
Follow either Step 12 or Step 13, depending on which prompts you are presented
with.
12. If you are prompted to update the firmware from a file, click the Browse button and
locate and select the new firmware image file.
13. If you are prompted to provide both the TFTP server IP address and the image file
name, do the following:
a. Complete the TFTP Server IP address field.
Note: This method requires that TFTP server software is installed on your
computer to use the assigned TFTP server address from the TFTP server software
application. If TFTP server software is not installed on your computer or if you
are unsure how to do this, we recommend that you use the ProSAFE Plus Utility
to update the firmware. For more information, see the ProSAFE Plus Utility User
Manual, which you can download by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
b. Complete the Image File Name field.
c. Make sure that the TFTP server launches the TFTP server application.
14. Click the Apply button.
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WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update.
For example, do not turn off the switch or disconnect it.
When the update is complete, your switch restarts. The update process typically
takes about three minutes.
Reboot the Switch
You can reboot the switch remotely.
To reboot the switch:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Maintenance > Device Reboot.
The Device Reboot page displays.
6. Select the check box.
7. Click the Apply button.
The switch reboots.
Save the Switch Configuration
You can save the switch configuration as a file. We recommend that you save the
configuration. Then you can quickly restore the switch configuration if you change the
settings and then decide to return the switch to its previous settings.
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To save the switch configuration:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Maintenance > Save Configuration.
The Save Configuration page displays.
6. Click the Save button.
A pop-up window opens. Depending on the settings of your browser, you can select
a location to save the switch configuration file (a .cfg file).
7. Follow the directions of your browser to save the switch configuration.
Restore a Saved Switch Configuration
You can restore switch configuration that you saved.
To restore the switch configuration that you saved:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
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The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Maintenance > Restore Configuration.
The Restore Configuration page displays.
6. Click the Browse button and locate and select the saved configuration file (a .cfg
file).
7. Click the Apply button.
The saved configuration is restored to the switch.
Restore Factory Default Settings
You can return the switch to its factory settings.
CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured on the switch.
To restore factory settings:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Maintenance > Factory Default.
The Factory Default page displays.
6. Select the check box.
7. Click the Apply button.
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The switch returns to its factory settings. The switch reboots to load the restored
configuration.
Manage Access Control
Access control allows you to control which devices can access the switch over a web
browser for management purposes. By default, access control is disabled. By adding
one or more devices to the Access Control table, access control is enabled and only
devices in the table are allowed to access the switch over a web browser.
Note: Models GS108Ev3, GS108PEv3, and GS308E do not support access control.
For more information, see the following sections:
•Add Devices to the Access Control Table on page 64
•Remove Devices From the Access Control Table on page 65
Add Devices to the Access Control Table
Be sure that you use a valid subnet mask when you add a device or a range of devices
to the Access Control table.
CAUTION: Add the IP address and subnet mask for the device from which you are
accessing the switch to the Access Control table before you add any other devices to
the table. Otherwise, you are locked out from the local browser interface of the switch.
To add devices to the Access Control table:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
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The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Maintenance > Access Control.
6. For a device or range of devices that must be able to access the switch, configure
the following settings:
•Source IP Address. Enter the IP address of the device or range of devices that
must be allowed to access the switch over a web browser.
•Mask. Enter the subnet mask that is associated with the IP address.
7. Click the Add button.
The device or range of devices is added to the table and your settings are saved.
Access control is now enabled.
8. Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 for each device or range of devices that you want to add
to the Access Control table.
Remove Devices From the Access Control Table
You can remove a device from the Access Control table. If you remove all devices from
the table, access control is disabled.
To remove devices from the Access Control table:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
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5. Select System > Maintenance > Access Control.
6. Select one or more devices.
To select all devices in the table, select the check box in the table heading.
7. Click the Delete button.
The devices are removed from the table and your settings are saved. If you removed
all devices from the table, access control is disabled.
Enable Port Mirroring
Port mirroring lets you mirror the incoming (ingress) and outgoing (egress) traffic of
one or more ports (the source ports) to a single predefined destination port.
To enable port mirroring:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
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5. Select System > Monitoring > Mirroring.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
6. In the Destination Port menu, select the destination port.
You can select a single destination port only. You cannot select a destination port
that is a member of a LAG.
7. In the Source Port section, select one or more source ports by selecting the check
boxes that are associated with the port numbers.
You can select more than one source port. You cannot select a source port that is a
member of a LAG.
8. In the Mirroring menu, select Enable.
By default, mirroring is disabled.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
View Switch Information or Change the
Switch Device Name
You can view the switch product name (model), serial number, MAC address, firmware
version, DHCP mode, and other network information.
You can also change the switch device name.
To view information about the switch or change the switch device name:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
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If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
To navigate to this page, select System > Management > Switch Information.
5. To change the switch device name, do the following:
a. In the Switch Name field, enter a name of up to 20 characters.
b. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
View or Clear the Port Statistics
For each switch port, you can view the bytes received, bytes sent, and cyclic redundancy
check (CRC) error packets.
To view or clear the port statistics:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
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The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Monitoring > Port Statistics.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
6. To clear the port statistics, click the Clear Counters button.
All statistics counters change to 0.
PoE Considerations for Switches That
Support PoE
A switch that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) prioritizes the PoE power that it supplies
in ascending port order (that is, from the lowest-numbered port to the highest-numbered
port), up to its total power budget. 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.
Just because a PD is listed as an 802.3at PoE powered device does not necessarily mean
that it requires the maximum power limit of the specification. Many PDs require less
power, allowing all PoE ports to be active simultaneously.
The following table describes the PoE classes and the PoE power that a switch allocates.
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Table 7. PoE classes and PoE power allocations
Range of Power
Delivered to the
Powered Device
Minimum Power
Allocated to the
Powered Device
Class DescriptionStandardDevice Class
0.44W–12.95W0.44WDefault power (full)PoE and PoE+0
0.44W–3.84W4.0WVery low powerPoE and PoE+1
3.84W–6.49W7.0WLow powerPoE and PoE+2
6.49W–12.95W15.4WMid powerPoE and PoE+3
12.95W–25.5W30.0WHigh powerPoE+ only4
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Test Cable Connections
You can use the cable diagnostic feature to easily find out the health status of network
cables. If any problems exist, this feature helps quickly locate the point where the cabling
fails, allowing connectivity issues to be fixed much faster, potentially saving technicians
hours of troubleshooting.
If an error is detected, the distance at which the fault is detected is stated in meters.
(This is the distance from the port.)
To test cable connections:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that
is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web
Browser on page 16.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Monitoring > Cable Tester.
The previous figure is an example. Your switch might provide more or fewer ports.
6. Select one or more check boxes.
7. Depending on the model, click the Test Selected Port or TEST button.
The switch tests the cable connection for the selected ports and displays the results.
This process might take up to a few minutes.
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Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the
Switch
If you power on the switch before you connect it to a network that includes a DHCP
server, the switch uses its own default IP address of 192.168.0.239. This subnet might
be different from the subnet used in your network. You might see the following message
if you try to use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to access the switch:
The switch and manager IP address are not in the same subnet.
To resolve this subnet conflict:
1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable between the switch and your network.
2. Shut down power to the switch.
3. Reconnect the Ethernet cable between the switch and your network.
4. Reapply power to the switch.
The switch powers on. The network DHCP server discovers the switch and assigns
it an IP address that is in the correct subnet for the network.
PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions
Here are some tips for correcting Power over Ethernet (PoE) problems that might occur
on switches that support PoE:
•Make sure that the PoE Max LED is off. If the PoE Max LED is solid amber, disconnect
one or more PoE devices to prevent PoE oversubscription.
•Make sure that the Ethernet cables are plugged in correctly. For each powered
device (PD) that is connected to the switch, the associated PoE port LED on the switch
lights solid green. If the associated PoE port LED lights solid amber, a PoE fault
occurred and PoE halted because of one of the conditions that are listed in the
following table.
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Table 8. PoE fault conditions and possible solutions
Possible SolutionPoE Fault Condition
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.
A PoE-related short circuit occurred on the port.
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.
Restart the switch to see if the
condition resolves itself.
The PoE voltage of the port is outside the range that the switch permits.
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Factory Default Settings
You can return the switch to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or some
other similar object to press and hold the Factory Defaults button on the front panel
of the switch for at least two seconds. The switch resets and returns to the factory settings
that are shown in the following table.
Table 9. Factory default settings
SettingFeature
passwordSwitch password
192.168.0.239 (if the switch is not connected to a network with a DHCP server)IP address
255.255.255.0Subnet mask
EnabledDHCP mode
EnabledIGMP snooping
None configuredLAGs
Disabled. If enabled, by default, all ports are members of VLAN 1.VLANs
Enabled802.1p/DSCP-based QoS
DisabledPort-based QoS
DisabledRate limiting
DisabledBroadcast filtering
DisabledLoop detection
AutonegotiationPort speed
DisabledFlow control
DisabledPort mirroring
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Technical Specifications
This section describes the technical specifications for each switch model.
Model GS105Ev2 Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model GS105Ev2.
Table 10. Model GS105Ev2 technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
5Ethernet ports
12V, 1.0A DC inputPower input
2.6W maximumPower consumption
3.7 in. x 3.9 in. x 1.06 in. (94 mm x 100 mm x 27 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
0.56 lb (0.252 kg)Weight
32º to 122ºF (0° to 50°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
KC Class B, FCC part 15 Class B, C-Tick Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class B, CCC,
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Electromagnetic
compliance
CE mark, CB, CCCSafety agency approvals
Model GS105PE Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model GS105PE.
Table 11. Model GS105PE technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
5Ethernet ports
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Table 11. Model GS105PE technical specifications (Continued)
DescriptionFeature
37V–57V DC input, 600mA maximum @ 42.5VPower input
21.95W maximumPower consumption
6.22 in. x 3.93 in. x 1.06 in. (158 mm x 100 mm x 27 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
1.04 lb (0.47 kg)Weight
32º to 122ºF (0° to 50°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
CE Class B, FCC part 15 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-Tick Class B, CAN ICES-3
(B)/NMB-3(B)
Electromagnetic
compliance
CE markSafety agency approvals
Model GS108Ev3 Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model GS108Ev3.
Table 12. Model GS108Ev3 technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
8Ethernet ports
12V, 0.5A DC inputPower input
4.45W maximumPower consumption
6.2 in. x 4 in. x 1.14 in. (158 mm x 101 mm x 29 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
1.12 lb (0.508 kg)Weight
32º to 104ºF (0° to 40°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
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Table 12. Model GS108Ev3 technical specifications (Continued)
DescriptionFeature
CE Class B, FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, RCM Class B, EAC, KCC, CCCElectromagnetic
compliance
CE mark, CB, CCC, EACSafety agency approvals
Model GS108PEv3Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model GS108PEv3.
Table 13. Model GS108PEv3 technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
8, of which ports 1–4 are PoE portsEthernet ports
48V, 1.25A DC inputPower input
53W maximum for all PoE ports (1–4)
15.4W maximum for each individual PoE port
Power budget
60W maximumPower consumption
6.2 in. x 4 in. x 1.14 in. (158 mm x 101 mm x 29 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
1.19 lb (0.538 kg)Weight
32º to 104ºF (0° to 40°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
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Model GS116Ev2 Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model GS116Ev2.
Table 14. Model GS116Ev2 technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
16Ethernet ports
12V, 1.0A DC inputPower input
10W maximumPower consumption
11.30 in. x 3.98 in. x 1.02 in. (286 mm x 101 mm x 26 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
1.86 lb (0.84 kg)Weight
32º to 104ºF (0° to 40°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
Model GS305E Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model GS305E.
Table 15. Model GS305E technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
5Ethernet ports
12V, 1.0A DC inputPower input
2.6W maximumPower consumption
3.7 in. x 3.9 in. x 1.06 in. (94 mm x 100 mm x 27 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
0.56 lb (0.255 kg)Weight
32º to 122ºF (0° to 50°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
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Table 15. Model GS305E technical specifications (Continued)
DescriptionFeature
KC Class B, FCC part 15 Class B, C-Tick Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class B, CCC,
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Electromagnetic
compliance
CE mark, CB, CCCSafety agency approvals
Model GS308E Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model GS308E.
Table 16. Model GS308E technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
8Ethernet ports
12V, 0.5A DC inputPower input
4.45W maximumPower consumption
6.2 in. x 4 in. x 1.14 in. (158 mm x 101 mm x 29 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
1.07 lb (0.484 kg)Weight
32º to 122ºF (0° to 50°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
CE Class B, FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, RCM Class B, EAC, KCC, CCCElectromagnetic
compliance
CE mark, CB, CCC, EACSafety agency approvals
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Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for models JGS516PE and
JGS524PE.
Table 17. Models JGS516PE and JGS524PE technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
JGS516PE: 16, of which ports 1–8 are PoE ports
JGS524PE: 24, of which ports 1–12 are PoE ports
Ethernet ports
JGS516PE: 100–240 VAC, 50–60Hz, 1.5A maximum
JGS524PE: 100–240 VAC, 50–60Hz, 2.5A maximum
Power input
JGS516PE: 15.4W per port for ports 1–8. The maximum power budget for model
JGS516PE is 85W.
JGS524PE: 15.4W per port for ports 1–12. The maximum power budget for
model JGS524PE is 100W.
Power budget
JGS516PE: 110W maximum with PoE
JGS524PE: 123W maximum with PoE
Power consumption
12.91 in. x 6.65 in. x 1.7 in. (328 mm x 169 mm x 43 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
JGS516PE: 3.58 lb (1.621 kg)
JGS524PE: 4.04 lb (1.828 kg)
Weight
32º to 122ºF (0° to 50°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
KC Class A, CCC Class A, FCC part 15 Class A, CE Class A, RCM Class A, VCCI
Class A, EAC
Electromagnetic
compliance
UL/cUL, CE, CCC, EAC, RCM, MSIP, VCCISafety agency approvals
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Model JGS524Ev2 Technical Specifications
The following table shows the technical specifications for model JGS524Ev2.
Table 18. Model JGS524Ev2 technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-TNetwork interface
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cableNetwork cable
24Ethernet ports
100–240 VAC 50–60 Hz, 1.0A maximum inputPower input
13.8W maximumPower consumption
12.91 in. x 6.65 in. x 1.7 in. (328 mm x 169 mm x 43 mm)Dimensions (W x D x H)
3.24 lb (1.47 kg)Weight
32º to 122ºF (0° to 50°C)Operating temperature
10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
KC Class A, CCC Class A, FCC part 15 Class A, RCM Class A, CE Class A, VCCI
Class A, EAC
Electromagnetic
compliance
UL/cUL, CE, CCC, EAC, RCM, MSIP, VCCISafety agency approvals
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