NETGEAR GS110EMX User manual

User Manual
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
with 2-Port 10G/Multi-Gig Uplinks
Model GS110EMX
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveNovember 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11810-05

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Revision History
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
Removed information about the ProSAFE Plus Utility, which has reached
end-of-life.
Removed information about the NETGEAR Insight app.
November 2021202-11810-05
Added Safety instructions and warnings on page 11. 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 20.
Removed information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
December 2017202-11810-03
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CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
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.......................................................................8
Switch package contents.....................................................................8
Front panel............................................................................................9
Status LEDs..........................................................................................10
Back panel...........................................................................................11
Switch label.........................................................................................11
Safety instructions and warnings......................................................11
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network
Set up the switch in your network and power on the switch.........16
Access the switch and discover the IP address of the switch........18
Access the switch from a Windows-based computer...............18
Access the switch from a Mac using Bonjour.............................19
Access the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using
the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool..........................................20
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch...........................................21
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch through a network
connection......................................................................................22
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch by connecting directly to
the switch off-network...................................................................23
Change the switch password............................................................24
Register your product........................................................................25
Chapter 3 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
VLAN overview....................................................................................27
Create basic port-based VLANs.......................................................27
Assign ports to multiple port-based VLANs....................................28
Create 802.1Q-based VLANs in a basic configuration..................30
Create 802.1Q-based VLANs in an advanced configuration........31
Add tagged or untagged ports to an 802.1Q-based VLAN.........32
Specify a port PVID for an 802.1Q-based VLAN.............................34
Manage the voice VLAN....................................................................35
Specify the voice VLAN properties..............................................35
Enable the voice VLAN mode for ports.......................................36
Manage the OUI table...................................................................37
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Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service
Enable 802.1p/DSCP-based quality of service...............................40
Configure port-based quality of service..........................................40
Set up rate limiting.............................................................................42
Set up broadcast filtering..................................................................42
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
Specify IP address settings for the switch........................................45
Use the local browser interface to specify the switch IP address..45
Manage switch discovery protocols.................................................46
Manage Universal Plug and Play..................................................46
Manage Bonjour.............................................................................47
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol...........................47
Manage multicast traffic with IGMP snooping................................48
Customize IGMP snooping...........................................................49
Specify a VLAN for IGMP snooping.............................................50
Set up link aggregation.....................................................................51
Set up a static link aggregation group........................................51
Set up a Link Aggregation Control Protocol group..................52
Set up the LACP system priority for the switch..........................54
Set Up LACP port priority and time-out values..........................54
Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor the Switch
Manage flow control..........................................................................57
Manage the port speed and the port status...................................57
Enable loop prevention.....................................................................59
Manage the power saving mode......................................................59
Manually download and upgrade the firmware.............................60
Reboot the switch...............................................................................61
Save the switch configuration...........................................................62
Restore a saved switch configuration..............................................63
Return the switch to its factory default settings..............................63
Use the Factory Defaults button to reset the switch..................64
Use the local browser interface to reset the switch...................64
Enable port mirroring........................................................................65
View switch information or change the switch device name........66
View or clear the port statistics.........................................................66
Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Test cable connections......................................................................69
Resolve a subnet conflict to access the switch................................69
Hardware troubleshooting chart......................................................70
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Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory default settings......................................................................73
Basic technical specifications............................................................74
Appendix B Mount the Switch
Attach the switch to a wall.................................................................77
Install the switch in a rack..................................................................77
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1
Hardware Overview of the Switch
The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet 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.
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
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 64)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 10.
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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
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
Safety instructions and warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
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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. Note the following:
-For more information about the environment in which this product must operate,
see the environmental specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
-If you want to connect the product to a device located outdoors, the outdoor
device must be properly grounded and surge protected, and you must install an
Ethernet surge protector inline between the indoor product and the outdoor
device. Failure to do so can damage the product.
-Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for additional safety and warranty information.
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.
•Observe and follow service markings:
- Do not service any product except as explained in your product documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
-If applicable to your product, 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 power outlet,
and then replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your product, 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 the product away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents.
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•Do not spill food or liquids on your product components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the product 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 product. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•If applicable to your product, 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 product 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
•Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
in your location.
•Depending on your product, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
cable:
If your product 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 product 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 power outlets.
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•If applicable to your product, 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
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
• Access the switch and discover the IP address of the switch
• Set up a fixed IP address for the switch
• Change the switch 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.
The green Power LED at the front of the switch lights and the port LEDs for connected
devices light.
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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.
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.
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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 20.
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)
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.
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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/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.
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.
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 NETGEAR switches that it discovers on
the selected network.
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