NETGEAR GS305EP User manual

User Manual
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus
Switches
Models
•GS305EP
•GS305EPP
•GS308EP
•GS308EPP
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveDecember 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12193-01

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For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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device to your place of purchase within your return period.
Do not use this device outdoors. The PoE port is intended for intra building connection
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Revision History
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
First publication.December
2020
202-12193-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware
Related documentation.......................................................................7
Switch package contents.....................................................................7
Supported switch models....................................................................7
Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs...............7
Switch label............................................................................................8
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................9
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network
Set up the switch in your network and power on the switch.........13
Methods to discover or access the switch.......................................13
Access the switch and discover the IP address of the switch........14
Access the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using
the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool..........................................14
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch...........................................15
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch through a network
connection......................................................................................16
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch by connecting directly to
the switch off-network...................................................................17
Change the language of the device UI............................................19
Change the switch password............................................................19
Register the switch..............................................................................20
Chapter 3 Optimize the Switch Performance
Set the quality of service mode and port rate limits......................22
Use port-based quality of service and set port priorities..........22
Use 802.1P/DSCP quality of service............................................24
Manage broadcast filtering and set port storm control rate
limits.................................................................................................25
Manage individual port settings.......................................................26
Set rate limits for a port.................................................................26
Set the priority for a port...............................................................27
Manage flow control for a port.....................................................28
Change the speed for a port or disable a port..........................29
Add or change the name label for a port...................................31
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Chapter 4 Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation
VLAN overview....................................................................................33
Activate the Basic Port-Based VLAN mode and assign VLANs.....35
Manage advanced port-based VLANs.............................................36
Activate the Advanced Port-Based VLAN Mode........................36
Create an advanced port-based VLAN.......................................37
Change an advanced port-based VLAN.....................................38
Delete an advanced port-based VLAN.......................................39
Manage basic 802.1Q VLANs...........................................................40
Activate the Basic 802.1Q VLAN mode.......................................40
Create a basic 802.1Q VLAN and assign ports as members....41
Assign the port mode in a basic 802.1Q VLAN configuration..43
Change a basic 802.1Q VLAN......................................................44
Delete a basic 802.1Q VLAN........................................................45
Manage advanced 802.1Q VLANs...................................................46
Activate the advanced 802.1Q VLAN mode..............................47
Create an advanced 802.1Q VLAN.............................................48
Change an advanced 802.1Q VLAN...........................................49
Specify a port PVID for an advanced 802.1Q VLAN..................50
Set an existing advanced 802.1Q VLAN as the voice VLAN and
adjust the CoS value......................................................................52
Change the OUI table for the voice VLAN..................................53
Delete an advanced 802.1Q VLAN..............................................54
Deactivate a port-based or 802.1Q VLAN mode and delete all
VLANs...................................................................................................55
Chapter 5 Manage the Switch in Your Network
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol...............................58
Set up static link aggregation...........................................................58
Set up a link aggregation group..................................................59
Make a link aggregation connection...........................................60
Enable a link aggregation group.................................................60
Manage multicast...............................................................................61
Manage IGMP snooping...............................................................62
Enable a VLAN for IGMP snooping..............................................62
Manage blocking of unknown multicast addresses..................63
Manage IGMPv3 IP header validation.........................................64
Set up a static router port for IGMP snooping...........................65
Change the IP address of the switch................................................66
Reenable the DHCP client of the switch..........................................67
Chapter 6 Maintain and Monitor the Switch
Manually check for new switch firmware and update the switch..69
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Manage the configuration file...........................................................70
Back up the switch configuration.................................................70
Restore the switch configuration..................................................71
Return the switch to its factory default settings..............................72
Use the RESET button to reset the switch...................................72
Use the device UI to reset the switch...........................................73
Control access to the device UI........................................................73
Change or lift access restrictions to the switch...............................74
Manage the DoS prevention mode..................................................75
Manage the power saving mode......................................................76
Control the port LEDs........................................................................77
Change the switch device name.......................................................77
View system information....................................................................78
View switch connections....................................................................78
View the status of a port....................................................................79
PoE considerations for switches that support PoE.........................80
Manage the PoE ports........................................................................80
Display PoE port status......................................................................83
Power cycle the PoE ports.................................................................84
Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Test cable connections......................................................................87
Resolve a subnet conflict to access the switch................................87
PoE troubleshooting suggestions....................................................88
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory default settings......................................................................90
Technical specifications.....................................................................91
Model GS305EP and GS308EP technical specifications...........91
Model GS305EPP and GS308EPP technical specifications......91
Appendix B Additional Switch Discovery and Access Information
Access the switch from any computer.............................................94
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Hardware
This user manual is for the NETGEAR Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches.
For a list of switch models that are supported by this manual, see Supported switch
models on page 7.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Related documentation
• Switch package contents
• Supported switch models
• Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs
• Switch label
• Safety instructions and warnings
Note: This user manual complements the installation guide that came with your switch.
You can also download the installation guide by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
Note: For more information about the topics 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 netgear.com/support/download/. You can manually check for, and download,
new firmware. If the features or behavior of your product do not match what is described
in this guide, see the latest firmware release notes for your switch model.
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Related documentation
The following related documentation is available at netgear.com/support/download/:
•Installation guide
•Data sheet
Switch package contents
The package contains the switch, AC power adapter (power cable localized to the
country of sale), and installation guide.
Supported switch models
The Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switches User Manual describes the switch
models listed in the following table.
Table 1. Supported switch models
NameModel
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with PoE+GS305EP
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with High-Power PoE+GS305EPP
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with PoE+GS308EP
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with High-Power PoE+GS308EPP
Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP,
GS308EPP LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of models GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP,
GS308EPP. The port LEDs are located above the ports.
On models GS305EP and GS305EPP, ports 1 through 4 are PoE+ ports. Port 5 is an
Ethernet (uplink) port.
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On models GS308EP and GS308EPP, all ports 1 through 8 are PoE+ ports.
Table 2. Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs on the front panel
DescriptionLED
Solid green: The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off: Power is not supplied to the switch.
Power LED
Off: Sufficient (more than 7W of) PoE power is available.
Solid yellow: Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
Blinking yellow: At least once during the previous two minutes, less than 7W of PoE
power was available.
PoE Max LED
Solid green: 1000 Mbps link on this port.
Blinking green: 1000 Mbps activity on this port.
Solid yellow: A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking yellow: 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps activity on this port.
Off: No link is detected on this port.
Left port LED
Solid green: The port is delivering PoE power.
Off: The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid yellow: A PoE fault occurred.
Right port LED
Switch label
The switch label on the bottom panel of the switch shows the serial number, MAC
address, and default login information of the switch.
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NETGEAR,INC.272-13639-01
SERIAL NUMBER
MAC
Input /輸入:54V 1.25A
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart
Managed Plus Switch with PoE+
產品名稱: 交換器 Model/型號:GS305EP
R-R-NGR-20300504
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD
Floor 1, Building 3,
University Technology Centre
Curraheen Road,
Cork, T12EF21, Ireland
D38488
RoHS
password: password
http://192.168.0.239
DEFAULT ACCESS
Made in Thailand
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 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.
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•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.
•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
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