NETGEAR ProSafe GS108 User manual

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GS108T 8-Port Smart Switch
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Follow these instructions to set up your smart switch.
Prepare to Install Your Smart Switch
• Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter and a CD ROM drive.
• Before proceeding with the smart switch installation, familiarize yourself with
the contents of the Resource CD, especially the manuals.
First, Install the SmartWizard Discovery Utility on a PC
1. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up, and log in as needed.
2. Insert the Resource CD for the Smart Switch Series into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD main page shown below will load.
3. Click Install. Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the
SmartWizard Discovery utility.
4. Click OK when done.
Next, Connect Your Smart Switch in the Correct
Order
Note: These instructions assume you are using DHCP in your network. If you are
using static IP addressing in your network, configure the switch IP address before
connecting it to your network. In the absence of a DHCP server, the switch will
default to 192.168.0.239 for its IP address. To configure the switch before
connecting it to your network, set up the PC with an IP address in the 192.168.0.x
subnet, and connect the PC to the switch. Then, use the SmartWizard Discovery
utility as illustrated below to configure the switch.
1. Connect the smart switch to your network.
2. Connect the external power supply and power on the switch.
3. Verify that the PC with the SmartWizard Discovery utility is on the same
subnet as the switch.
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Smart Switch
Now, Configure the Switch with the SmartWizard
Discovery Utility
1. Double click the SmartWizard Discovery icon on your desktop or in
Windows Start menu Programs to run the utility and view this screen.
2. Click Discover to find your switch in the network.
PC with SmartWizard Discovery Utility
Smart Switch

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The SmartWizard Discovery utility finds the switch and displays its MAC
Address, IP Address, and model number. If you cannot configure your switch,
verify that the cable connections are secure, that the IP address configuration
of the PC is in the same subnet as the switch, and click Discover.
3. Click to select the line displaying the details of your switch. If there are
multiple smart switches in your network, be sure to select the one you want to
configure.
4. Click Web Access to view the switch log in screen.
5. Enter the default password of password in lower case letters and click Login.
The switch will display the switch settings main page. Configure the switch
for your network. Consult the manual on the CD or the online help in the
switch for assistance with configuration procedures.
After you log in to the switch, the main Web Access menu displays.
Use the configuration menu options to configure your switch.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
Be sure to power on your PC and smart switch in the correct sequence.
Follow this sequence. Turn off the smart switch and computer. First, turn on
the smart switch and wait two minutes. Next turn on the computer.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
For each powered on computer connected to the smart switch with a securely
plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding smart switch LAN port status
light will be lit.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
In most cases, computers should be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP.
If your network uses static IP addresses, be sure the switch and computer are
configured with valid IP addresses.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After completing setup and configuration, locate the serial number on the bottom
label of the Smart Switch and use it to register your product at
http://www.netgear.com/register.
Registration on the web site or over the phone is required before you can use our
telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer
support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with
your product.
Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and web support.