Page 2 - Trademarks; Product and Publication Details
ii v1.0, January 2010 © 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are r...
Page 3 - Contents; GS108T Hardware Installation Guide
Contents iii v1.0, January 2010 Contents GS108T Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................................................................................... v How to Print this Manual .................................................................
Page 5 - About This Manual; The; Conventions, Formats and Scope; Typographical Conventions.; This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
v v1.0, January 2010 About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe TM GS108T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power on the GS108T Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The c...
Page 6 - How to Print this Manual; Printing a PDF Chapter; PDF of This Chapter; Printing a PDF version of the Complete Manual; Complete PDF Manual
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. GS108T Hardware Installation Guide vi About This Manual v1.0, January 2010 • Scope. This manual is written for the GS108T Smart Switch according to these specifications: Product Version GS10...
Page 7 - Revision History
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual vii v1.0, January 2010 Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10248-01 1.0 March 2007 Initial release 202-10562-01 1.0 January 2010 Hardware v2.0 and new software features including:• DoS protection• DHCP filtering• Voice...
Page 9 - Overview; Linking to high-speed servers
1-1 v1.0, January 2010 Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. The GS108T Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a small desktop switch and want the power of Gigabit conn...
Page 10 - Features
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 Introduction v1.0, January 2010 The GS108T Smart Switch is a free-standing switch. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for envi...
Page 11 - Green Features; Package Contents; Figure; Verify that the package contains the following:
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Introduction 1-3 v1.0, January 2010 Green Features The GS108T Smart Switch supports the following power-saving features: • The power consumption automatically adjusts based on the RJ-45 cable length. • Each port is configured to automatically power down when the po...
Page 12 - Installation guide
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 Introduction v1.0, January 2010 • Installation guide • Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Control Center utility and User’s manual If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately.
Page 13 - GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration; The front panel contains the following:
2-1 v1.0, January 2010 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration The GS108T Smart Switc...
Page 14 - LED Designations; Port LEDs; The following table describes the port LED designations.; Table
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide 2-2 Physical Description v1.0, January 2010 Figure 2-2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS108T Smart Switch back panel: Power Connector Figure 2-2 The back panel contains a DC input for the supplied 12V/1A external power adapter. LED Designations Port LEDs The following tab...
Page 15 - System LEDs; The following table describes the system LED designations.; Device Hardware Interfaces; Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Physical Description 2-3 v1.0, January 2010 System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Table 2-2. System LEDs LED Designation Power/Status LED • Solid Green - Power is supplied to the switch and is operating normally. • Solid Yellow - Th...
Page 16 - Reset Button
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide 2-4 Physical Description v1.0, January 2010 Reset Button The Smart Switch has a Reset button on the front panel to allow you to manually reboot the switch. This action is equivalent to powering the unit off and back on. The last saved configuration is loaded into t...
Page 17 - Desktop Switching
3-1 v1.0, January 2010 Chapter 3 Applications Your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. Desktop Switching The GS108T Smart Switch can ...
Page 19 - Step 1: Preparing the Site
4-1 v1.0, January 2010 Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devic...
Page 20 - Step 2: Installing the Switch; Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide 4-2 Installation v1.0, January 2010 Step 2: Installing the Switch The GS108T Smart Switch can be used on a flat surface or mounted on the wall. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpa...
Page 21 - Step 3: Checking the Installation; Before applying power to the switch, perform the following:; Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch; Connect each PC to an RJ-45 network port on the Switch front panel (
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-3 v1.0, January 2010 Step 3: Checking the Installation Before applying power to the switch, perform the following: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to make sure cables are not...
Page 22 - Step 5: Applying Power; Connecting or disconnecting Port 1 to or from a PoE power source.; Using an AC Power Source; Using a PoE Power Source; Appendix
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 Installation v1.0, January 2010 Step 5: Applying Power The GS108T Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. You can apply or remove power by: • Connecting or disconnecting the power adapter to or from an AC power source • Connecting or disconnecting Port 1 t...
Page 23 - GS108T Software Administration Manual
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-5 v1.0, January 2010 Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility The GS108T Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. ...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting A-1 v1.0, January 2010 Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms,...
Page 26 - Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions; Network Adapter Cards
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide A-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, January 2010 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Troubleshooting Chart do not resolve the problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section. Network Adapter Cards Ensure the network adapter cards in...
Page 29 - Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility; IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation
Technical Specifications B-1 v1.0, January 2010 Appendix B Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x flow control IEEE 802.3af Management Windows 2000 + XP, Vista; Microsoft Explorer 6.0 or hi...
Page 31 - Electromagnetic Emissions; FCC Class B; Safety; CB and CCC
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Technical Specifications B-3 v1.0, January 2010 Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class B CE mark, commercial CE Class B, include EN55022 (CISPR 22) / 55024 / 50082-1 VCCI Class B C-Tick KCC Safety CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950)/cUL IEC950/EN60950 CB and CCC
Page 33 - Index; Numerics
Index-1 v1.0, January 2010 Index Numerics 1000BASE-T 1-2 100BASE-TX 1-2 10BASE-T 1-2 8-pin 2-3 A Applying AC Power 4-4 Auto Sensing 1-2 Auto Uplink 2-3 Auto-negotiating 1-2 Auto-sensing 2-3 B Back-pressure 1-2 C Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair 1-2 Checking the Installation 4-3 Class of Service 1-...
