Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Switch
Related Documentation.........................................................................................6
Switch Package Contents......................................................................................6
Status LEDs...........................................................................................................6
Back Panel.............................................................................................................7
Switch Label...........................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch inYour Network
Set Up the Switch inYour Network and Power On the Switch.............................10
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch............................11
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer...................................11
Access the Switch From a Mac.......................................................................12
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch............................................................13
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network Connection.....14
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch By Connecting Directly to the Switch
Off-Network.....................................................................................................16
Access the Switch From a Mobile Device............................................................18
Chapter 3 Optimize the Switch Performance
Apply a Performance Preset Mode......................................................................20
Apply the Gaming Preset Mode......................................................................20
Apply the Media Streaming Preset Mode........................................................22
Apply the Standard Preset Mode....................................................................24
Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes......................................................26
SaveYour Quality of Service Settings as a Custom Preset Mode...................26
Rename a Custom Preset Mode.....................................................................27
Delete a Custom Preset Mode........................................................................29
Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits.........................30
Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities..............................30
Use 802.1P/DSCP Quality of Service.............................................................33
Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate Limits..................35
Manage Individual Port Settings..........................................................................37
Set Rate Limits for a Port................................................................................37
Manage Flow Control for a Port.......................................................................39
Change the Speed for a Port...........................................................................41
Change the Name Label for a Port..................................................................43
Chapter 4 Manage the Switch inYour Network
Manage Switch Discovery Protocols....................................................................46
Manage Universal Plug-N-Play.......................................................................46
Manage Bonjour..............................................................................................47
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol..............................................47
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