NETGEAR ProSafe Plus GS116E User manual

Installation Guide
ProSafe®Plus 16-port Gigabit Switch GS116E
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Estimated Installation Time: 5–10 minutes
Unpack the Box and Verify the Contents
When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes:
• ProSafe®Plus 16-port Gigabit Switch GS116E
• AC power adapter
• Wall-mounting kit
• Installation Guide (this document)
• Resource CD (contains switch configuration software)
If you don't have everything listed above, get contact information at
www.NETGEAR.com in the Support area.
Prepare to Install the Switch
Decide where you want to place the switch. Find a flat horizontal surface such as a
table, desk or shelf. The switch comes with wall-mounting screws. You can use the
screws if you want to hang the switch in an open space on a wall. Make sure the
selected location is:
• Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent.
• Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space
on all sides of the switch.
• Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet).
Also, you will need one Category 5e (Cat 5e) Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors
for each device you want to connect to the switch. Each Ethernet cable must be less
than 328 feet (100 meters).
Install the Switch and Connect the Other Devices
1. Place the switch on a flat surface or hook onto the screws.
2. For each device, insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the port in the device
and insert the other end into one of the Ethernet ports on the switch.
3. Connect the power adapter cord into the back of the switch and then plug the
adapter into a power source (such as a wall socket or power strip).
4. The Power light should light up
.
5. Check the LEDs to confirm that all connections are correct.
Set Up the Switch Configuration Utility
In order to make use of the switch’s enhanced features you can install and use a
switch configuration utility. This utility is on the Resource CD shipped with the
switch.
Note: The configuration utility is installed on your PC and is only supported on
MS Windows.
Install the Configuration Utility
To install the ProSafe®Plus Switch Configuration Utility:
1. Insert the Resource CD into a PC connected to the switch.
2. Click on Install ProSafe Plus Utility and follow the prompts to install the
program. The switch configuration utility will be installed in the program
directory of your PC and a ProSafe Plus Utility icon will be placed on your
desktop.
Configure the Switch
To configure the switch to use enhanced features:
1. Double click the ProSafe Plus Utility icon. The configuration home screen
displays.
2. The configuration utility displays a list of enhanced switches it discovers on the
local network. Select the switch you want to configure.
3. You will be asked to enter the password for the switch. The default is
“password”.
4. Enter the desired switch configuration. Refer to the ProSafe®Plus Switch
Configuration Utility User Guide for a description of enhanced features. The
user guide can be accessed by links on the Help tab of the utility or on the
Resource CD.
LED Activity
Power • On: Switch has power.
• Off: No power.
Modem
Firewall
GS116E
ProSafe® Plus Switch
Power
100 Mbps
LED
Both LEDs light for
1000 Mbps connection
a
Reset
10 Mbps
LED
RJ-45 ports • Right LED on:10 Mbps connection to a powered device.
• Left LED on:100 Mbps connection to a powered device.
• Both LEDs on: 1000 Mbps connection to a powered
device.
• Blink: Activity on this port.
LED Activity (continued)
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Specifications
Technical Specifications
Standards
compatibility
IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.3ab 1000 BASE-T, IEEE 802.3x Flow
Control, IEEE 802.1p and TOS priority, WRR queuing
Network interface RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T
Power Adapter 12V @ 1.5A DC input
Power Consumption 11.24W max
Weight 0.904 Kg (2 lbs)
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
287 mm x 103 mm x 27 mm
11.3 in x 4.1 in x 1.1 in
Operating
temperature
0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F)
Operating humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Electromagnetic
compliance
CE Class A, included EN55022 (CISPR 22) and EN55024,
FCC part 15 Class A, VCCI Class A, C-Tick Class A, CCC
Power adapter safety
agency approvals
CE mark, Commercial UL listed (UL 60950-1), C-Tick, CCC,
CB
Performance Specifications
Frame filter rate 14800 frames/sec max for 10M port; 148,800 frames/sec max
for 100M; 1,488,000 frames/sec max for 1000M port
Frame forward rate 14,800 frames/sec max for 10M port; 148,800 frames/sec max
for 100M port; 1,488,000 frames/sec max for 1000M port
Troubleshooting Tips
Network latency
(using 64-byte
packets)
1000 Mbps to 1000 Mbps: 6 μs max.
Address database
size
up to 8K MAC addresses
MAC Address
Learning
Automatically updated
Queue buffer 512 KB
NETGEAR Green
features
Auto power-down mode saves energy when ports are unused
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).
Performance Specifications (continued) Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
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 the telephone support service. Registration via our
website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support.
For additional information about setting up, configuring, and using your 5-port
Enhanced Switch, see the User Manual.
For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity
website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/
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