NETGEAR GS105GE Installation Manual

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ProSafe Plus 5-port Gigabit Switch GS105E
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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:
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• ProSafe Plus 5-port Gigabit Switch GS105E
• AC power adapter
• Wall-mounting screws
• Installation Guide (this document)
• Resource CD (contains switch configuration software)
If you do not have everything listed above, see the support information card for contact
information. If you are missing the support information card, get contact information at
http://www.NETGEAR.com in the Technical Support section.
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.
GS105E
ProSafe® Plus 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).
The Power light should light up.
Reset is on the
rear panel
Power
4. Check the LEDs to confirm that all connections are correct.
LED Activity
Power • On: Switch has power.
• Off: No power.
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.
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
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.
Modem
Configure the Switch
Firewall
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".
100 Mbps LED 4. Enter the desired switch configuration. Refer to the ProSafe
Configuration Utility User Guide for a description of enhanced features. The user
10 Mbps LED
guide can be accessed by links on the Help tab of the utility or on the Resource CD.
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Both LEDs light for
1000 Mbps connection
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Plus Switch Configuration Utility:
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Plus Switch