NETGEAR GS110 User manual

User Manual
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet
Smart Managed Plus Switch with 2-Port
10G/Multi-Gig Uplinks
Model GS110EMX
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveOctober 2018 San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11810-04

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resources.
Compliance and Conformity
For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to
this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
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Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
Revision History
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
Added Safety Instructions and Warnings on page 12. Removed any
references to a resource CD. Updated Table 7. Basic Technical
Specifications.
October 2018202-11810-04
Added Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using
the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 19.
Removed information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
December 2017202-11810-03
Added information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
November 2017202-11810-02
First publication.November 2017202-11810-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Switch
Related Documentation.......................................................................7
Switch Package Contents.....................................................................7
Front Panel.............................................................................................8
Status LEDs............................................................................................9
Back Panel...........................................................................................11
Switch Label........................................................................................11
Safety Instructions and Warnings.....................................................12
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network
Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch.....15
Methods to Discover and Access the Switch..................................17
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch......17
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer.............17
Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour...........................18
Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer
Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool...............................19
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch....................................21
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network
Connection.................................................................................21
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly
to the Switch Off-Network........................................................22
Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch.......24
Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch.......25
Change the Password........................................................................26
Register Your Product........................................................................27
Chapter 3 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
VLAN Overview...................................................................................30
Create Basic Port-Based VLANs........................................................30
Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based VLANs....................................31
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic Configuration.................33
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration......34
Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an 802.1Q-Based VLAN........35
Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN.............................37
Manage the Voice VLAN....................................................................38
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Specify the Voice VLAN Properties..............................................38
Enable the Voice VLAN Mode for Ports......................................39
Manage the OUI Table..................................................................40
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service
Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of Service..............................43
Configure Port-Based Quality of Service.........................................44
Set Up Rate Limiting...........................................................................45
Set Up Broadcast Filtering.................................................................46
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch......................................49
Use the Local Browser Interface to Specify the Switch IP
Address...........................................................................................49
Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address.50
Manage Switch Discovery Protocols................................................50
Manage Universal Plug and Play..................................................51
Manage Bonjour.............................................................................52
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol...........................52
Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP Snooping..............................53
Customize IGMP Snooping...........................................................54
Specify a VLAN for IGMP Snooping.............................................55
Set Up Link Aggregation...................................................................56
Set Up a Static Link Aggregation Group.....................................56
Set Up a Link Aggregation Control Protocol Group.................57
Set Up the LACP System Priority for the Switch.........................59
Set Up LACP Port Priority and Time-Out Values........................59
Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor the Switch
Manage Flow Control........................................................................62
Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status...................................62
Enable Loop Prevention....................................................................64
Manage the Power Saving Mode.....................................................64
Manually Download and Upgrade the Firmware...........................65
Reboot the Switch...............................................................................66
Save the Switch Configuration..........................................................67
Restore a Saved Switch Configuration.............................................67
Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings............................68
Use the Factory Defaults Button to Reset the Switch................69
Use the Local Browser Interface to Reset the Switch.................69
Enable Port Mirroring.........................................................................70
View Switch Information or Change the Switch Device Name.....71
View or Clear the Port Statistics........................................................71
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Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Test Cable Connections.....................................................................74
Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch.............................74
Hardware Troubleshooting Chart....................................................75
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings.....................................................................78
Basic Technical Specifications..........................................................79
Appendix B Mount the Switch
Attach the Switch to a Wall................................................................82
Install the Switch in a Rack.................................................................82
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1
Hardware Overview of the Switch
The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with 2-Port
10G/Multi-Gig Uplinks Model GS110EMX, in this manual referred to as the switch, is
intended for small and medium-sized business networks and home offices that require
high-speed uplinks. In addition to the eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, the switch provides
two uplink 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit (5-speed) ports that provide either 100 Mbps, 1
Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps connectivity.
You can manage the switch over the local browser–based management interface that
you can access from a computer or from a smartphone on which the NETGEAR Insight
app is installed.
You can optimize Quality of Service (QoS) and set up prioritization and rate limiting for
individual ports. The switch supports port-based or 802.1Q-based VLANs, IGMP snooping
for multicast operation, and link aggregation for a connection of up to 20 Gbps to link
aggregation–enabled devices such as ReadyNAS.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Related Documentation
• Switch Package Contents
• Front Panel
• Status LEDs
• Back Panel
• Switch Label
• Safety Instructions and Warnings
Note: For more information about the topics that are 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 downloadcenter.netgear.com. 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, you might need to update your firmware.
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Related Documentation
The following related documentation is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com:
•Installation guide
•Data sheet
•ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility User Manual
Switch Package Contents
Figure 1. Switch package contents
The package contains the following items:
•Switch
•Power adapter (varies by region)
•Rack-mount brackets for rack installation
•Rack-mount screws for rack installation
•Installation guide
•Wall-mount screws for wall installation and rubber feet for desktop installation (in
one bag)
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Front Panel
Figure 2. Front panel
The following table lists the front panel components from left to right.
Table 1. Front panel components
DescriptionLetter
Power LEDA
Factory Defaults button (see Use the Factory Defaults Button to Reset the Switch on page 69)
B
Eight RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports numbered 1 through 8 that support 1G, 100M, and 10MC
Two RJ-45 10-Gig/Multi-Gig Ethernet ports numbered 9 and 10 that support 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G,
and 100M
D
For information about the status LEDs, see Status LEDs on page 9.
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Status LEDs
Status LEDs are located on the front panel of the switch. Each port provides a left LED
and a right LED that, in combination, indicate speed and activity.
Table 2. LED descriptions
DescriptionRight
LED
Left
LED
LED
Off. No power is supplied to the switch.
Solid green. Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is ready
for operation.
N/A (single LED
only)
Power LED
Both LEDs solid green. A 1G link with a powered-on device is
detected.
Both LEDs blinking green. Traffic is detected on the 1G link.
GreenGreenPort LEDs for ports
1 through 8
Left LED solid green, right LED off. A 100M link with a powered-on
device is detected.
Left LED blinking green, right LED off. Traffic is detected on the
100M link.
OffGreen
Left LED off, right LED solid green. A 10M link with a powered-on
device is detected.
Left LED off, right LED blinking green. Traffic is detected on the
10M link.
GreenOff
No link with a powered-on device is detected.OffOff
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Table 2. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionRight
LED
Left
LED
LED
Both LEDs solid green. A 10G link with a powered-on device is
detected.
Both LEDs blinking green. Traffic is detected on the 10G link.
GreenGreenPort LEDs for ports
9 and 10
Left LED solid green, right LED off. A 5G link with a powered-on
device is detected.
Left LED blinking green, right LED off. Traffic is detected on the
5G link.
OffGreen
Left LED off, right LED solid green. A 2.5G link with a powered-on
device is detected.
Left LED off, right LED blinking green. Traffic is detected on the
2.5G link.
GreenOff
Both LEDs solid yellow. A 1G or 100M link with a powered-on
device is detected.
Both LEDs blinking yellow. Traffic is detected on the 1G or 100M
link.
YellowYellow
No link with a powered-on device is detected.OffOff
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Back Panel
Figure 3. Back panel
The back panel of the switch provides a Kensington lock slot for an optional lock and
the 12V, 12.5A DC connector for the power adapter.
Switch Label
The switch label on the bottom panel of the switch shows the serial number, MAC
address, default login information, and other information for the switch.
Figure 4. Switch label
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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 (32–104°F
or 0–40°C) and humidity-controlled (90 percent maximum relative humidity,
noncondensing) environment.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
To the extent permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines can
result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by
NETGEAR’s warranty.
•Observe and follow service markings:
- Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
- 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:
- The 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.
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•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, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided)
on the power supply 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
•Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
in your location.
•Use only approved power cables. 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.
•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 and 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 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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Install and Access the Switch in Your
Network
This chapter describes how you can install and access the switch in your network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch
• Methods to Discover and Access the Switch
• Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch
• Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch
• Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch
• Change the Password
• Register Your Product
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Set Up the Switch in Your Network and
Power On the Switch
Before you set up the switch in your network, we recommend that you review the
information in the following table, which describes the network cables that you can use
for the switch connections and the speeds that these cables can support, up to 100
meters (328 feet).
Table 3. Cables and speeds
Cable TypeSpeed
Category 5 (Cat 5) or higher rated100 Mbps
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher rated1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 5 Gbps
Category 6 (Cat 6) or higher rated10 Gbps, up to 55 meters (180 feet)
Category 6A (Cat 6A) or higher rated10 Gbps, more than 55 meters (180 feet)
Figure 5. Sample connections
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Table 4. Figure components
DescriptionLetterDescriptionLetter
ComputerEGS110EMX switchA
WiFi access pointF10G aggregation switchB
10G NAS deviceGNetwork routerC
Note: Red lines indicate 10G connections. Black lines
indicate 1G connections.
InternetD
To set up the switch in your network and power on the switch:
1. Connect devices to the RJ-45 network ports on the front panel of the switch (A).
The following sample connections are shown in the previous figure:
•1G link to a computer (E)
•1G link to a WiFi access point (F)
•10G link to a 10G network-attached storage (NAS) device (G)
Ports 1 through 8 on the switch support 1G, 100M, and 10M. Ports 9 and 10 on the
switch support 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M. Use the cables that we recommend
in the previous table.
2. Depending on nature and size of your network, do the following:
•Business network. Connect port 9 or 10 on the switch (A) to a LAN port on a
10G aggregation switch (B) that is connected to a network router (C) that is, in
turn, is connected to the Internet (D). This network setup is shown in the previous
figure.
•Small office or home office network. Connect the switch to either the LAN port
on your router that is connected to your Internet modem or directly to your
Internet modem.
Note: The switch can provide 10G speeds only if your Internet connection
supports 10G. Depending on your setup, if your router, Internet modem, or both
do support 10G speeds, connect port 9 or 10 on the switch to your router or your
Internet modem.
3. Turn on the switch by connecting the power adapter to the switch and plugging the
power adapter into an electrical outlet.
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The green Power LED at the front of the switch lights and the port LEDs for connected
devices light.
Methods to Discover and Access the Switch
You can use any of the following methods to discover the switch in your network and
access the switch to configure and manage it:
•Computer and web browser. Use a computer and a web browser to discover the
switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch (see
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch on page 17).
•Insight mobile app. Install the NETGEAR Insight mobile app on a smartphone or
tablet to discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface
of the switch (see Use the NETGEAR Insight Mobile App to Access the Switch on
page 24).
•ProSAFE Plus Utility. Install the NETGEAR ProSAFE®Plus Utility on a Windows-based
computer and use the utility to discover the switch in your network and perform
basic configurations (see Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch
on page 25).
Access the Switch and Discover the IP
Address of the Switch
By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that
functions as a DHCP server) in your network.
For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address on the switch, see Set Up a
Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 21.
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer
To access the switch from a Windows-based computer and discover the switch IP
address:
1. Open Windows Explorer or File Explorer.
2. Click the Network link.
3. If prompted, enable the Network Discovery feature.
4. Under Network Infrastructure, locate the GS110EMX switch.
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5. Double-click GS110EMX (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx), in which xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC
address of the switch.
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
6. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays. The page shows the IP address that is assigned
to the switch.
Tip: You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for
quick access on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch,
a dynamic IP address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark
might no longer link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must
repeat this procedure so that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in
the network and update your bookmark accordingly. You can also set up a fixed
(static) IP address for the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on
page 21) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the
switch, even after you restart the switch.
Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour
If your Mac supports Bonjour, you can use the following procedure. If your Mac does
not support Bonjour, see Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer
Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 19.
To access the switch from a Mac using Bonjour and discover the switch IP address:
1. Open the Safari browser.
2. Select Safari > Preferences.
The General page displays.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
The Advanced page displays.
4. Select the Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks Menu check box.
5. Close the Advanced page.
6. Depending on your Mac OS version, select one of the following, in which
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC address of the switch:
•Bookmarks > Bonjour > GS110EMX (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
•Bookmarks > Bonjour > Webpages GS110EMX (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
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The login page of the local browser interface opens.
7. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays. The page shows the IP address that is assigned
to the switch.
Tip: You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for
quick access on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch,
a dynamic IP address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark
might no longer link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must
repeat this procedure so that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in
the network and update your bookmark accordingly. You can also set up a fixed
(static) IP address for the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on
page 21) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the
switch, even after you restart the switch.
Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer
Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool
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. If your Mac does not support Bonjour, use the following procedure.
To install the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, discover the switch in your network,
access the switch, and discover the switch IP address:
1. Download the Switch Discovery Tool by visiting
netgear.com/support/product/gs110emx.aspx#download.
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, click or double-click the Setup.exe file (for
example, NetgearSDT-V1.1.115_Win_x64_Setup.exe), and install the program
on your computer.
Depending on your computer setup, the installation process might add the NETGEAR
Switch Discovery Tool icon to the Dock of your Mac or the desktop of your
Windows-based computer.
4. Reenable the security services on your computer.
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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.
If the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon is in the Dock of your Mac or on the
desktop of your Windows-based computer, click or double-click the NETGEAR
Switch Discovery Tool icon to open the program.
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.
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. The page shows the IP address that is assigned
to the switch.
Tip: You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for
quick access on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch,
a dynamic IP address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark
might no longer link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must
repeat this procedure so that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in
the network and update your bookmark accordingly. You can also set up a fixed
(static) IP address for the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on
page 21) to make sure that the new bookmark always links to the login page for the
switch, even after you restart the switch.
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