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NETGEAR Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming User Manual

Advanced 8-port gigabit ethernet switch with 2-ports 10-gigabit/multi-gigabit ethernet
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Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming
Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
with 2-Ports 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Model GS810EMX
January 2019
202-11833-03
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 2-Ports 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Model GS810EMX NETGEAR, Inc. January 2019 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-11833-03 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Revision History...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connection..................22 Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network.............23 Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch.....24 Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface....25 Change the Switch Password............26 Register the Switch................27 Chapter 3 Optimize the Switch Performance Apply a Performance Preset Mode..........29...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Rename a Custom Preset Mode..........36 Delete a Custom Preset Mode.............36 Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits..37 Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities..38 Use 802.1P/DSCP Quality of Service...........39...
  • Page 5 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Manage Bonjour................75 Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol......75 Manage Multicast................76 Manage IGMP Snooping...............76 Enable a VLAN for IGMP Snooping..........77 Manage Blocking of Unknown Multicast Addresses....78 Manage IGMPv3 IP Header Validation........78 Set Up a Static Router Port for IGMP Snooping......79...
  • Page 6 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Hardware Troubleshooting Chart..........107 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings..............110 Basic Technical Specifications............112...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview Of The Switch

    Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at netgear.com/support/download/. You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Related Documentation The following related documentation is available at netgear.com/support/download/: • Installation guide • Data sheet Switch Package Contents The package contains the switch, AC power adapter (localized to the country of sale), and installation guide.
  • Page 9 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Table 1. LED descriptions Description Power LED Off. No power is supplied to the switch or the switch functions in Stealth Mode with its Power LED disabled (see Manage the LEDs on page 94).

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Back Panel The back panel of the switch provides the LED button, eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, two 10 Gigabit/Multi-Gig Ethernet ports, and the DC power connector. The port LEDs are also located on the back panel.

  • Page 11: Switch Label

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX • LED button. One button to turn the Power LED and port LEDs on and off. When the LEDs are turned off, we refer to that mode as Stealth Mode.
  • Page 12 Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by applicable law.
  • Page 13 • Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power cable: If your device uses a power adapter: If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR reseller. The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label.
  • Page 14 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX • Position system cables, power adapter cables, or power cables carefully. Route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Install And Access The Switch In Your Network

    • Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch • Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch • Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch • Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface •...

  • Page 16: Set Up The Switch In Your Network

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Set Up the Switch in Your Network Figure 5. Sample connections Table 2. Figure components Letter Description Letter Description GS810EMX switch Main media streaming device Network router High-speed device such as another switch...

  • Page 17: Methods To Discover Or Access The Switch

    Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 21 • Insight app. Install the NETGEAR Insight app on a smartphone or tablet to discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch (see Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch on page 24).

  • Page 18: Access The Switch And Discover The Ip Address Of The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network.

  • Page 19: Access The Switch From A Mac Using Bonjour

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour If your Mac supports Bonjour, you can use the following procedure. If your Mac does not support Bonjour, see Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Computer Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 20.

  • Page 20: Access The Switch From A Mac Or Windows-Based Computer Using The Netgear Switch Discovery Tool

    Layer 2 network. 7. Open the Switch Discovery Tool. If the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon is in the Dock of your Mac or on the desktop of your Windows-based computer, click or double-click the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool icon to open the program.

  • Page 21: Set Up A Fixed Ip Address For The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX For each switch, the tool displays the IP address. 10. To access the local browser interface of the switch, click the ADMIN PAGE button. The login page of the local browser interface opens.

  • Page 22: Set Up A Fixed Ip Address For The Switch Through A Network Connection

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX and making a direct connection to the switch (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network on page 23). Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch Through a Network...

  • Page 23: Set Up A Fixed Ip Address For The Switch By Connecting Directly To The Switch Off-Network

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 9. If the login page does not display, in the address field of your web browser, enter the new IP address of the switch. The login page displays. 10. For easy access to the local browser interface, bookmark the page on your computer.

  • Page 24: Use The Netgear Insight App To Access The Switch

    To access the switch from the Insight app: 1. On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR Insight, and download and install the app.

  • Page 25: Change The Language Of The Local Browser Interface

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 4. After you log in to your account, name your network and specify a device admin password that applies to all devices that you add to this network, and tap the NEXT button.

  • Page 26: Change The Switch Password

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The HOME page displays. By default, the SYSTEM INFO pane is expanded and shows the basic system information. 4. From the Language menu, select a language. 5. Click the APPLY button.

  • Page 27: Register The Switch

    Register the Switch We recommend that you use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to register the switch (see Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch on page 24). Registering the switch allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical support process.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Optimize The Switch Performance

    Optimize the Switch Performance This chapter describes how you can optimize the performance of the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: • Apply a Performance Preset Mode • Monitor the Gaming Traffic and Optimize the Gaming Settings • Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes •...

  • Page 29: Apply A Performance Preset Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Apply a Performance Preset Mode The switch comes with three predefined preset modes that let you optimize the performance of the switch with a preset configuration. These modes include a gaming mode, a media streaming mode, and a standard mode.

  • Page 30: Apply The Media Streaming Preset Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX To apply the Gaming Preset mode: 1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 31: Apply The Standard Preset Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX • Disables rate limiting for all ports (for more information, see Set Rate Limits for a Port on page 42). • Sets the LEDs to the streaming color scheme (for more information, see Manage the LEDs on page 94).

  • Page 32: Monitor The Gaming Traffic And Optimize The Gaming Settings

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX • Disables power saving for the switch (for more information, see Manage the Power Saving Mode on page 93). • Sets the QoS mode to Port-Based (for more information, see Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities on page 38).
  • Page 33 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX over a period that you can select, from 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, to 10 hours. By default, traffic for all ports is displayed, but you can manually exclude ports from the graphs.

  • Page 34: Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 7. To optimize the gaming setting by either reprioritizing or blocking an individual port, do the following: a. Right-click the small square port icon at the bottom of the graph.

  • Page 35: Apply A Custom Preset Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS.

  • Page 36: Rename A Custom Preset Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 6. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. Rename a Custom Preset Mode After you save a custom preset mode, you can rename the mode. To rename a custom preset mode: 1.

  • Page 37: Manually Set The Quality Of Service Mode And Port Rate Limits

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS. The PRESET MODES page displays. The LOAD tab is automatically selected. 5. Select a custom preset mode.

  • Page 38: Use Port-Based Quality Of Service And Set Port Priorities

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities Port-based priority is the default QoS mode on the switch. Note: If the QoS mode on the switch is 802.1P/DSCP, we recommend that you first save your current QoS settings as a custom preset mode before you change the QoS mode to the Port-Based mode.

  • Page 39: Use 802.1P/Dscp Quality Of Service

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 5. If the selection from the QoS Mode menu is 802.1P/DSCP, do the following to change the selection to Port-Based: a. From the QoS Mode menu, select Port-Based. A pop-up warning window opens.
  • Page 40 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX that you set for outgoing traffic on that port. You can select each rate limit as a predefined data transfer threshold from 1 Mbit/s to 500 Mbit/s. Note: If the QoS mode on the switch is Port-Based, we recommend that you first save your current QoS settings as a custom preset mode before you change the QoS mode to the 802.1P/DSCP QoS mode.

  • Page 41: Manage Broadcast Filtering And Set Port Storm Control Rate Limits

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Your settings are saved. Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate Limits A broadcast storm is a massive transmission of broadcast packets that are forwarded to every port in a VLAN on the switch. If they are not blocked, broadcast storm packets can delay or halt the transmission of other data and cause problems.

  • Page 42: Manage Individual Port Settings

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Broadcast filtering is enabled. In the right pane, the STORM CONTROL RATE tab displays. 8. To set storm control rate limits, do the following: a. Click the STORM CONTROL RATE tab.

  • Page 43: Set The Priority For A Port

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select GAMING. The page shows the TRANSMIT - TIMELINE, RECEIVE - TIMELINE, and DEVICES panes.

  • Page 44: Manage Flow Control For A Port

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select GAMING. The page shows the TRANSMIT - TIMELINE, RECEIVE - TIMELINE, and DEVICES panes. 5. In the DEVICES pane, for the port for which you want to set the priority, do the following: a.

  • Page 45: Change The Speed For A Port Or Disable A Port

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The settings for the selected port become available. 6. Click the Flow Control button. When flow control is enabled, the button bar displays green. 7. Click the APPLY button.

  • Page 46: Unblock And Reenable A Port

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX This option is not available for ports 1 and 2. • 10M Full. The port is forced to function at 10 Mbps with full-duplex. This option is not available for ports 1 and 2.

  • Page 47: Add Or Change The Name Label For A Port

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The settings for the selected port become available. 6. Select one of the following options from the Speed menu: • Auto. The port speed is set automatically after the switch determines the speed using autonegotiation with the linked device.
  • Page 48 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. The PORT STATUS pane displays on the right or the bottom of the HOME page, depending on the size of your browser window.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Use Vlans For Traffic Segmentation

    Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation This chapter describes how you can use VLANs to segment traffic on the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: • VLAN Overview • Activate the Basic Port-Based VLAN Mode and Assign VLANs • Manage Advanced Port-Based VLANs •...

  • Page 50: Vlan Overview

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX VLAN Overview Virtual LANs (VLANs) are made up of networked devices that are grouped logically into separate networks. You can group ports on a switch to create a virtual network made up of the devices connected to the ports.

  • Page 51: Activate The Basic Port-Based Vlan Mode And Assign Vlans

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX it processes. A port that functions in trunk mode automatically belongs to all VLANs on the switch and tags the traffic that it processes. Advanced 802.1Q VLAN. In an advanced 802.1Q VLAN configuration, VLAN 1 is added to the switch and all ports (1 through 10) are untagged members of VLAN 1.

  • Page 52: Manage Advanced Port-Based Vlans

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.

  • Page 53: Create An Advanced Port-Based Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX When you activate the Advanced Port-Based VLAN mode, VLAN 1 is added to the switch and all ports are made members of VLAN 1. This is the default VLAN in the Advanced Port-Based VLAN mode.

  • Page 54: Change An Advanced Port-Based Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The login page displays. 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.
  • Page 55 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX To change an advanced port-based VLAN: 1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 56: Delete An Advanced Port-Based Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Delete an Advanced Port-Based VLAN You can delete an advanced port-based VLAN that you no longer need. You cannot delete the default VLAN. Note: If you deactivate the basic or advanced port-based VLAN mode, all port-based VLANs are deleted.

  • Page 57: Activate The Basic 802.1Q Vlan Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX For more information about basic 802.1Q VLANs, see the following sections: • Activate the Basic 802.1Q VLAN Mode • Create a Basic 802.1Q VLAN and Assign Ports as Members •...

  • Page 58: Create A Basic 802.1Q Vlan And Assign Ports As Members

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 8. If you already determined which ports must function in trunk mode, for those ports, select Trunk (uplink) from the Mode menu. 9. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 59: Assign The Port Mode In A Basic 802.1Q Vlan Configuration.59

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX e. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. The new VLAN shows in the 802.1Q-BASED VLAN CONFIGURATIONS (BASIC MODE) pane. f. Click the Port Configuration tab. The 802.1Q PORT CONFIGURATIONS pane displays g.
  • Page 60 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX mode for a port that is connected to an end device such as a gaming device, media device, or computer. When a port that functions in access mode receives data that is untagged, the data is delivered normally.

  • Page 61: Change A Basic 802.1Q Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Change a Basic 802.1Q VLAN You can change an existing basic 802.1Q VLAN. To change a basic 802.1Q VLAN: 1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 62: Delete A Basic 802.1Q Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Your settings are saved. Delete a Basic 802.1Q VLAN You can delete a basic 802.1Q VLAN that you no longer need. You cannot delete the default VLAN. Note: If you deactivate the Basic 802.1Q VLAN mode, all 802.1Q VLANs are deleted.

  • Page 63: Activate The Advanced 802.1Q Vlan Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX more VLANs, assign a different VLAN to a port, manage port PVIDs, and manage a voice VLAN, including the OUI table. For more information about advanced 802.1Q VLANs, see the following sections: •...

  • Page 64: Create An Advanced 802.1Q Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 6. In the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN section, click the ACTIVATE MODE button. A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current VLAN settings will be lost. 7. Click the CONTINUE button.
  • Page 65 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The login page displays. 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.

  • Page 66: Change An Advanced 802.1Q Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Change an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN You can change the settings for an existing advanced 802.1Q VLAN. To change an advanced 802.1Q VLAN: 1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 67: Specify A Port Pvid For An Advanced 802.1Q Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 9. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. The modified VLAN shows in the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN pane. Specify a Port PVID for an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN A default port VLAN ID (PVID) is a VLAN ID tag that the switch assigns to incoming data packets that are not already addressed (tagged) for a particular VLAN.

  • Page 68: Set An Existing Advanced 802.1Q Vlan As The Voice Vlan And Adjust The Cos Value

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 8. From the menu, select a VLAN ID and name. You can select only a VLAN that the selected port is a member of. 9. Click the APPLY button.

  • Page 69: Change The Oui Table For The Voice Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 5. From the menu on the left, select VLAN. The VLAN page displays. If you did not yet activate the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN mode, see Activate the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Mode on page 63.
  • Page 70 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.

  • Page 71: Delete An Advanced 802.1Q Vlan

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Delete an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN You can delete an advanced 802.1Q VLAN that you no longer need. You cannot delete the default VLAN. You cannot delete a VLAN that is in use as the PVID for a port either.
  • Page 72 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX To deactivate a VLAN mode and delete all VLANs: 1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Manage The Switch In Your Network

    Manage the Switch in Your Network This chapter describes how you can manage the switch in your network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Manage Switch Discovery Protocols • Manage Multicast • Set Up Link Aggregation • Change the IP Address of the Switch •...

  • Page 74: Manage Switch Discovery Protocols

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Manage Switch Discovery Protocols It is important to know the IP address of the switch so that you can access the local browser interface of the switch. The switch supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), Bonjour, and NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol (NSDP), which are protocols that can discover the switch.

  • Page 75: Manage Bonjour

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Manage Bonjour A Mac OS device that supports Bonjour can discover the switch in the network so that you can find the switch IP address and log in to the local browser interface of the switch.

  • Page 76: Manage Multicast

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS. The PRESET MODES page displays.

  • Page 77: Enable A Vlan For Igmp Snooping

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING. The QOS page displays. 5. From the menu on the left, select MULTICAST.

  • Page 78: Manage Blocking Of Unknown Multicast Addresses

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Manage Blocking of Unknown Multicast Addresses As a way to limit unnecessary multicast traffic, you can block multicast traffic from unknown multicast addresses. If you do this, the switch forwards multicast traffic only to ports in the multicast group that the switch learned through IGMP snooping.

  • Page 79: Set Up A Static Router Port For Igmp Snooping

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX time-to-live (TTL) value of 1 and a ToS byte of 0xC0 (Internetwork Control). In addition, the router alert IP option (9404) must be set. Note: If IGMPv3 IP header validation is enabled, switch does not drop IGMPv1 and IGMPv2 traffic but processes this traffic normally.

  • Page 80: Set Up Link Aggregation

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The login page displays. 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.

  • Page 81: Set Up A Link Aggregation Group

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enable the LAG on the switch (see Enable a Link Aggregation Group on page 82) and on the other device. Set Up a Link Aggregation Group You set up link aggregation on the switch by adding ports to a link aggregation group (LAG) and by enabling the LAG.

  • Page 82: Make A Link Aggregation Connection

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX When the LAG is set up as a static LAG, the button bar displays white. By default, the LAG is set up as an LACP LAG, and the button bar displays green.

  • Page 83: Change The Ip Address Of The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The login page displays. 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.

  • Page 84: Reenable The Dhcp Client Of The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 5. Click the button in the DHCP section. The button bar displays gray, indicating that the DHCP client of the switch is disabled, and you can now change the IP address fields.
  • Page 85 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Your settings are saved. The switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network. Your switch web session might be disconnected when you enable the DHCP client of the switch.

  • Page 86: Chapter 6 Maintain And Monitor The Switch

    Maintain and Monitor the Switch This chapter describes how you can maintain and monitor the switch. The chapter contains the following sections: • Manually Check for New Switch Firmware and Update the Switch • Manage the Configuration File • Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings •...

  • Page 87: Manually Check For New Switch Firmware And Update The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Manually Check for New Switch Firmware and Update the Switch You can manually check for the latest firmware version through the local browser interface of the switch, download the firmware, and upload the firmware to the switch. If firmware release notes are available with new firmware, read the release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the switch after updating.

  • Page 88: Manage The Configuration File

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Warning: Do not interrupt the network connection or power to the switch during the firmware update process. Do not disconnect any Ethernet cables or power off the switch until the firmware update process and switch reboot are complete.

  • Page 89: Restore The Switch Configuration

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Restore the Switch Configuration If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file. To restore the configuration settings of the switch: 1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 90: Return The Switch To Its Factory Default Settings

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the switch settings or you move the switch to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the switch to factory default settings.

  • Page 91: Use The Local Browser Interface To Reset The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Use the Local Browser Interface to Reset the Switch Caution: This process erases all settings that you configured on the switch. To reset the switch to factory default settings using the local browser interface: 1.

  • Page 92: Change Or Lift Access Restrictions To The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The login page displays. 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS.

  • Page 93: Manage The Power Saving Mode

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS.

  • Page 94: Manage The Leds

    The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, to the right of NETGEAR, click the three-dot icon and select Power Saving. The POWER SAVING pop-up window opens.

  • Page 95: Manage Individual Port Leds

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Manage Individual Port LEDs The switch lets you manage the following settings for individual port LEDs (also referred to as Activity LEDs): • Activity. By default, a port LED lights when you connect a powered-on device to the port.

  • Page 96: Manage Port Leds In A Batch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX • Color. The LED default color depends on the connection speed. For each connection speed, select a predefined color or create your own color. To change the color for a port speed, do the following: a.

  • Page 97: Reset The Port Leds To Default Settings

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 4. Below the SYSTEM INFO pane, select LED. By default, the PORT ACTIVITY LEDS tab is selected and the ACTIVITY LEDs page displays. 5. At the bottom of the page, click the BATCH EDIT link.

  • Page 98: Manage The Power Led

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. In the SYSTEM INFO pane, select LED. By default, the PORT ACTIVITY LEDS tab is selected and the ACTIVITY LEDs page displays.

  • Page 99: View System Information

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX • Color. By default, the color of the Power LED is orange. To change the color, do the following: a. Below Power LED Color, click the color icon. b. Select one of the predefined colors. (The default color orange is among the predefined colors.) Or, to create your own color, click the Other menu, and...

  • Page 100: View Switch Connections

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The login page displays. 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. By default, the SYSTEM INFO pane is expanded and shows the basic system information.
  • Page 101 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. The PORT STATUS pane displays on the right or the bottom of the HOME page, depending on the size of your browser window.

  • Page 102: Chapter 7 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems that you might experience with the switch. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information.

  • Page 103: Test A Cable Connection

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Test a Cable Connection You can use the cable diagnostic feature to easily find out the health status of network cables. If any problems exist, this feature helps to quickly locate the point where the cabling fails, allowing connectivity issues to be fixed much faster, potentially saving technicians hours of troubleshooting.

  • Page 104: Enable Port Mirroring

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX is blocked. For example, if port 1 and port 2 are part of a loop, port 2 is blocked while port 1 continues to process traffic. The loop status (that is, port blocking and LED blinking) is cleared if the switch does not detect the loop for a period of four seconds.

  • Page 105: View The Port Statistics

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX The login page displays. 3. Enter the switch password. The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, select DIAGNOSTICS.

  • Page 106: Reboot The Switch From The Local Browser Interface

    The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive. The HOME page displays. 4. From the menu at the top of the page, to the right of NETGEAR, click the three-dot icon and select Reboot Switch. A pop-up window opens.

  • Page 107: Resolve A Subnet Conflict To Access The Switch

    Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch If you power on the switch before you connect it to a network that includes a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP server), the switch uses its own default IP address of 192.168.0.239.
  • Page 108 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Table 4. Troubleshooting chart (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution A file transfer is slow or the One possible cause is that a Break the loop by making sure that only one performance is degraded.
  • Page 109 Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Default Settings • Basic Technical Specifications...
  • Page 110 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Factory Default Settings You can return the switch to its factory default settings. Use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the RESET button on the bottom panel of the switch for more than five seconds.
  • Page 111 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Table 5. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Setting Ports and LEDs Port link speed Autonegotiation Port LEDs Enabled Power LED Enabled LED color scheme Standard color scheme. In the Standard Preset mode (which is the default mode), the switch uses a color scheme with a purple and dark blue color palette.
  • Page 112 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Basic Technical Specifications The following table shows the basic technical specifications of the switch. For more specifications, see the data sheet that you can download by visiting netgear.com/support/download/. Table 6. Basic technical specifications...
  • Page 113 Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS810EMX Table 6. Basic technical specifications (Continued) Feature Description Electromagnetic 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B certifications ICES-003:2016 Issue 6, Class B ANSI C63.4:2014 EN 55032:2012 + AC:2013 / CISPR 32:2012...

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