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User Manual

For GS305EP-100NAS. Also, The document are for others Netgear models: GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP

• Contents3
• 1. Hardware6
  • Related documentation7
  • Switch package contents7
  • Supported switch models7
  • Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs7
  • Switch label8
  • Safety instructions and warnings9
• 2. Install and Access the Switch in Your Network12
  • Set up the switch in your network and power on the switch13
  • Methods to discover or access the switch13
  • Access the switch and discover the IP address of the switch14
    • Access the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool14
  • Set up a fixed IP address for the switch15
    • Set up a fixed IP address for the switch through a network connection16
    • Set up a fixed IP address for the switch by connecting directly to the switch off-network17
  • Change the language of the device UI19
  • Change the switch password19
  • Register the switch20
• 3. Optimize the Switch Performance21
  • Set the quality of service mode and port rate limits22
    • Use port-based quality of service and set port priorities22
    • Use 802.1P/DSCP quality of service24
    • Manage broadcast filtering and set port storm control rate limits25
  • Manage individual port settings26
    • Set rate limits for a port26
    • Set the priority for a port27
    • Manage flow control for a port28
    • Change the speed for a port or disable a port29
    • Add or change the name label for a port31
• 4. Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation32
  • VLAN overview33
  • Activate the Basic Port-Based VLAN mode and assign VLANs35
  • Manage advanced port-based VLANs36
    • Activate the Advanced Port-Based VLAN Mode36
    • Create an advanced port-based VLAN37
    • Change an advanced port-based VLAN38
    • Delete an advanced port-based VLAN39
  • Manage basic 802.1Q VLANs40
    • Activate the Basic 802.1Q VLAN mode40
    • Create a basic 802.1Q VLAN and assign ports as members41
    • Assign the port mode in a basic 802.1Q VLAN configuration43
    • Change a basic 802.1Q VLAN44
    • Delete a basic 802.1Q VLAN45
  • Manage advanced 802.1Q VLANs46
    • Activate the advanced 802.1Q VLAN mode47
    • Create an advanced 802.1Q VLAN48
    • Change an advanced 802.1Q VLAN49
    • Specify a port PVID for an advanced 802.1Q VLAN50
    • Set an existing advanced 802.1Q VLAN as the voice VLAN and adjust the CoS value52
    • Change the OUI table for the voice VLAN53
    • Delete an advanced 802.1Q VLAN54
  • Deactivate a port-based or 802.1Q VLAN mode and delete all VLANs55
• 5. Manage the Switch in Your Network57
  • Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol58
  • Set up static link aggregation58
    • Set up a link aggregation group59
    • Make a link aggregation connection60
    • Enable a link aggregation group60
  • Manage multicast61
    • Manage IGMP snooping62
    • Enable a VLAN for IGMP snooping62
    • Manage blocking of unknown multicast addresses63
    • Manage IGMPv3 IP header validation64
    • Set up a static router port for IGMP snooping65
  • Change the IP address of the switch66
  • Reenable the DHCP client of the switch67
• 6. Maintain and Monitor the Switch68
  • Manually check for new switch firmware and update the switch69
  • Manage the configuration file70
    • Back up the switch configuration70
    • Restore the switch configuration71
  • Return the switch to its factory default settings72
    • Use the RESET button to reset the switch72
    • Use the device UI to reset the switch73
  • Control access to the device UI73
  • Change or lift access restrictions to the switch74
  • Manage the DoS prevention mode75
  • Manage the power saving mode76
  • Control the port LEDs77
  • Change the switch device name77
  • View system information78
  • View switch connections78
  • View the status of a port79
  • PoE considerations for switches that support PoE80
  • Manage the PoE ports80
  • Display PoE port status83
  • Power cycle the PoE ports84
• 7. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting86
  • Test cable connections87
  • Resolve a subnet conflict to access the switch87
  • PoE troubleshooting suggestions88
• A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications89
  • Factory default settings90
  • Technical specifications91
    • Model GS305EP and GS308EP technical specifications91
    • Model GS305EPP and GS308EPP technical specifications91
• B. Additional Switch Discovery and Access Information93
  • Access the switch from any computer94