NETGEAR GSS108E Manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
March 2017
202-11712-02
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit
Web Managed Click Switch
Model GSS108E, GSS116E, and GSS108EPP
Hardware Installation Guide

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ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch
Support
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support resources.
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Compliance
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Trademarks
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used for reference purposes only.
Revision History
Publication Part Number Publish Date Comments
202-11712-01 October 2016 First publication
202-11712-02 March 2017 Illustrations were updated with the new bracket design. Some
editorial updates.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Click Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Instructions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2 Hardware
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GSS108E 8-Port Switch Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GSS116E 16-Port Switch Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
GSS108EPP 8-Port With PoE+ Switch Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switch Hardware Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1G RJ-45 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Model GSS108E USB Charging Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Model GSS108EPP PoE+ Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3 Installation
Wall-Mount the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mount the Switch on a Table Leg or Pole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cable the Devices and Connect Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use Cable Retention Straps for Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Check the Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 4 Using the Switch
Use the GSS108E Switch USB Charging Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Up Link Aggregation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect PoE Devices to the GSS108EPP Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect PoE Equipment in a Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connect PoE Equipment in a Business Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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1. Overview
The ProSAFE®Click Switches use the 1-2-3-4 Click Mounting system, which lets you easily
mount the switch vertically or horizontally on a wall, pole, or table leg. Cable retention straps are
included for cable management. The internal power supply allows for a simple power cord from
the switch to an outlet. The switches are fanless for silent operation and you can turn off the
LEDs to minimize distractions.
This hardware installation guide is for the following switches:
•Model GSS108E 8-Port Gigabit Web Managed Switch
•Model GSS116E 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Switch
•Model GSS108EPP 8-Port Gigabit Web Managed Switch with PoE
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with the switch.
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Click Switch Features
•Safety Instructions and Warnings
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the
support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: For technical specifications, see the data sheet at
downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/datasheet/en/Click-Switch.pdf.

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Click Switch Features
The click switches provide traffic management and multicast efficiency.
•Traffic management
-Auto-negotiation of speed and duplex modes
-802.3x flow control
-DHCP client
-Dynamic MAC address management to prevent flooding (if packets are not received
from the same MAC address after 300 seconds, that MAC address is aged out)
-IEEE 802.1Q–based or port-based VLAN
-QoS based on weighted round robin (WRR)
-Port-based and IEEE 802.1p–based Quality of Service (QoS)
-QoS based on Type of Service (ToS)
-DSCP support
-Rate limiting
•Multicast efficiency
-IGMP snooping, v1, v2 and v3 (source filtering not supported)
-Blocking of unknown multicast traffic
-Static multicast router port
Certain features such as USB charging ports, link aggregation, and PoE ports are available
in specific switch models, as follows:
•USB charging ports. See Use the GSS108E Switch USB Charging Ports on page 19.
•Link aggregation. For the GSS116E and GSS108EPP, see Set Up Link Aggregation on
page 20.
•PoE ports. See Connect PoE Devices to the GSS108EPP Switch on page 20.
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,
0–40°C) and humidity-controlled (10–90 percent relative humidity) environment.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.

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To the extent permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines could 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.
•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.
•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.
The switch supports an input power rating of 100–240V, 50–60 Hz.
•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.

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•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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2. Hardware
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Package Contents
•GSS108E 8-Port Switch Hardware
•GSS116E 16-Port Switch Hardware
•GSS108EPP 8-Port With PoE+ Switch Hardware
•Switch Hardware Interfaces
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Package Contents
The package includes the items shown in the following illustration. Your switch might look
different from the model that is shown.
Click switch
Power cordCable retention straps (2)
Backplate
Resource CD
Note: In the package the cable retention straps are connected. You must separate
them before use.
Installation
Dry wall mounting kit Wall-mount/
under-table-
mount screws
guide
Figure 1. Switch package contents
GSS108E 8-Port Switch Hardware
The front panel includes USB ports, Ethernet ports with LEDs, and the power connector.
Figure 2. GSS108E switch front panel
Table 1. GSS108E 8-port switch LEDs
LED Description
Power • On. The switch is receiving power.
• Off. The switch is not receiving power.

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The rear panel includes a Factory Reset button. Factory Reset button
Figure 3. GSS108 switch rear panel
GSS116E 16-Port Switch Hardware
The front panel includes Ethernet ports with LEDs and the power connector.
Figure 4. GSS116E switch front panel
Table 2. GSS116E 16-port switch LEDs
LED Description
Power • On. The switch is receiving power.
• Off. The switch is not receiving power.
Left LED on all ports • Solid green.1000 Mbps link on this port.
• Blinking green. Activity on the 1000 Mpbs link on this port.
Right LED on all ports • Solid green. 100 or 10 Mbps link on this port.
• Blinking green. Activity on the 100 or 10 Mbps link on this port.
Left LED on all ports • Solid green.1000 Mbps link on this port.
• Blinking green. Activity on the 1000 Mpbs link on this port.
Right LED on all ports • Solid green. 100 or 10 Mbps link on this port.
• Blinking green. Activity on the 100 or 10 Mbps link on this port.
Table 1. GSS108E 8-port switch LEDs
LED Description