NETGEAR GS908E User manual

Installation Guide
1. Register with the NETGEAR Insight App
Use the NETGEAR Insight app to register your switch, activate your warranty, and
access support.
1. On your iOS or Android mobile device, visit the app store, search for
NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest version of the app.
2. Open the NETGEAR Insight app.
3. If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap Create NETGEAR Account
and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Enter the email address and password for your account and tap LOG IN.
5. Tap +in the upper-right corner.
6. Either use the camera on your phone to scan the serial number bar code
located on the bottom of the switch, or enter the serial number.
7. Tap Go.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your switch to a network location.
The switch is registered and added to your account.
2. Connect the Switch
3. Discover the IP Address of the Switch
An IP address is required to configure your switch. The switch gets an IP
address from a DHCP server (such as your router) by default. If your switch is not
connected to a DHCP server, use the default IP address: 192.168.0.239.
1. Connect your mobile device to the same WiFi network as the switch.
2. Make sure that the network connects to the Internet.
3. Launch the NETGEAR Insight app from your mobile device.
4. Log in to your account.
The current IP address of the switch displays.
4. Congure the Switch
We recommend that you use a web browser on a computer or tablet to configure
the switch.
Note: If your computer is a Mac, use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, as
described on the other side of this document.
1. Open a web browser from a computer or tablet connected to the same
network as your switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection.
2. Enter the IP address of the switch.
3. Enter the password.
The default password is password. We recommend that you change the
password to a more secure password.
4. Click the Login button.
NETGEAR 5-Port and 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet
Smart Managed Plus SOHO Switch
Model GS305E and GS308E
Package Contents
• Switch model GS305E or GS308E
• Power adapter (varies by region)
• Installation guide
Ethernet cables not included.
Sample Network Conguration
GS308E switch
Router
IP camera
ReadyNAS
Gaming console
Smart TV
Internet
Laptop
Desktop
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Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit
https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the
latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend
that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.
Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en
français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.
(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian
French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)
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 https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and
warranty information.
December 2018
Other Discovery and Conguration Methods
The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool and the ProSAFE Plus Utility also let you
discover the IP address and configure the switch.
• NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool. You can use a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-
based computer that is on the same network as the switch. You can use a
WiFi or wired connection. When you discover the switch, this tool provides
access to the local browser interface to configure the switch. To download
the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool, visit
www.netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx.
• ProSAFE Plus Utility. To download the latest utility and user manual, visit
www.netgear.com/support/product/PCU.
If you cannot discover or configure the switch, you might need to temporarily
disable the firewall, Internet security, or antivirus programs. Make sure to
reenable these security services after you discover and configure the switch.