February 17, 2009
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Troubleshooting Tips
Technical Support
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After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use
it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required
before you can use our telephone support service. Registration via our website is strongly
recommended.
Go to http://kb.NETGEAR.com/app/home for product updates and Web support. For
Warranty and Regional Customer Support phone numbers, please see the Resource CD
that came with your product.
Problem Action
Power light is not lit The switch has no power. Make sure that:
• The power cord is properly connected to the switch.
• The power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power
outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned
on. If the socket is controlled by a light switch, make sure the
switch is in the on position.
• You are using the NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your
switch.
Port number light is
not lit for a connected
device, or stays on
continuously
There is a hardware connection problem.
• Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the
switch and the device.
• Make sure the connected device is turned on.
• If the Ethernet cable is connected to a NIC or other Ethernet
adapter, make sure the card or adapter is installed correctly and
is working.
• Make sure the cable is less than 328 feet (100 meters).
Regulatory Compliance
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR
reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the
product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR 16-port Gigabit Switch Model GS116v2 has been
suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/
1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the
regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating
instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment
on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR 16-port Gigabit Switch Model GS116v2 is shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/
EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).
Canadian Department of Communications Radio
Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR 16-port Gigabit Switch Model GS116v2) does not exceed the
Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère
des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR 16-port Gigabit Switch Model GS116v2) respecte les limites de
bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur
le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
