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GS108T Hardware
Installation Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, California 95134 USA
202-10562-01
January 2010
v1.0
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© 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Portions of this document are copyright Intoto, Inc. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or rel
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Contents GS108T Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................................................................................... v How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................... vi Revision History ............................................................................................................... vii Chapter 1 Introduction Overview .......................
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Chapter 4 Installation Step 1: Preparing the Site ..............................................................................................4-1 Step 2: Installing the Switch ...........................................................................................4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface .....................................................................4-2 Wall Mounting the Switch .......................................................................................
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About This Manual ® TM The NETGEAR ProSafe GS108T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power on the GS108T Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and serv
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the GS108T Smart Switch according to these specifications: Product Version GS108T Smart Switch Manual Publication Date January 2010 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp. How to Print this Manual Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Revision History Version Part Number Date Description Number 202-10248-01 1.0 March 2007 Initial release 202-10562-01 1.0 January 2010 Hardware v2.0 and new software features including: • DoS protection • DHCP filtering • Voice VLAN • Auto-VoIP • DiffServ • MAC filtering • Protected ports • MAC and standard/extended IP ACLs About This Manual vii v1.0, January 2010
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide viii About This Manual v1.0, January 2010
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Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. The GS108T Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a small desktop switch and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box. This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS108T Smart
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide The GS108T Smart Switch is a free-standing switch. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all RJ-45 ports operate in half-duplex or full-duplex mode. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 Unshielde
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Green Features The GS108T Smart Switch supports the following power-saving features: • The power consumption automatically adjusts based on the RJ-45 cable length. • Each port is configured to automatically power down when the port link is down. Package Contents Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. Figure 1-1 Verify that the package contains the following: • GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop instal
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide • Installation guide • Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Control Center utility and User’s manual If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately. 1-4 Introduction v1.0, January 2010
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Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration The GS108T Smart Switch is an eight-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Smart Switch. Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link partner automatically Figure 2-1 illustrates the NETGEAR GS1
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2-2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS108T Smart Switch back panel: Power Connector Figure 2-2 The back panel contains a DC input for the supplied 12V/1A external power adapter. LED Designations Port LEDs The following table describes the port LED designations. Table 2-1. Port LEDs LED Designation 100 Mbps Link/ACT (Left LED) • Off - No 100 Mbps link is established on the port. • Solid Green - A valid 100 Mbps link is established on the port. • Flashing Green
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Table 2-2. System LEDs LED Designation Power/Status LED • Solid Green - Power is supplied to the switch and is operating normally. • Solid Yellow - The switch is booting. • Off - Power is disconnected. Device Hardware Interfaces RJ-45 Ports RJ-45 ports are auto-sensing ports. When inserting a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10, 100, or 1000 M
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Reset Button The Smart Switch has a Reset button on the front panel to allow you to manually reboot the switch. This action is equivalent to powering the unit off and back on. The last saved configuration is loaded into the switch as it resets. To operate the Reset button, insert a device such as a paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button. The front-panel LEDs should extinguish and light again as the switch performs its Power On Self Test (P
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Chapter 3 Applications Your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. Desktop Switching The GS108T Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughpu
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide 3-2 Applications v1.0, January 2010
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Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch Step 5: Applying Power Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility Step 1: Preparing the Site Before you install the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the site requireme
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Table 4-1. Site Requirements (continued) Characteristics Requirements Power source Provide a power adapter (included). Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix A . Ensure the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch. Alternatively, you can use IEEE802.3af-compliant power sourcing equipment (PSE) to supply power to the switch. Connect the PSE to Port 1 on the GS108T switc
