NETGEAR GS308Ev4 Installation Manual

Installation Guide
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
GS308Ev4
Package contents
• Switch
• Power adapter (varies by region)
• Wall-mount kit
• Installation guide
December 2023
1. Register the switch
1. From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit
my.netgear.com.
2. Log in to your NETGEAR account.
NOTE: If you don't have a free NETGEAR account, you can create one.
The My Products page displays.
3. From the menu on the left, select Register a Product.
4. In the Serial Number field, type the serial number of your switch.
The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the switch label.
5. From the Date of Purchase menu, select the date that you purchased the
switch.
6. Click the REGISTER button.
Your switch is registered to your NETGEAR account.
A confirmation email is sent to your NETGEAR account email address.
2. Connect the switch
GS308Ev4 switch
WiFi access point
IP camera
Gaming console
Laptop
Desktop
Storage
NOTE: We recommend that you use a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable or
higher-rated cable for Gigabit Ethernet connections.
This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect it to a
device located outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded
and surge protected, and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline
between the switch and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the
switch.
WARNING:
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
3. Check the LEDs
When you connect the power cord to the switch and plug it into an electrical
outlet, the LEDs indicate the status:
LED
Power
LED
Sample connections
Left
port LED
Router Internet
Smart TV
Before connecting this switch to outdoor cables or devices, see
Description
The switch is powered on and operating normally.
The switch is starting.
Power is not supplied to the switch.
Right Combined, these RJ-45 port LEDs indicate link, speed, and
port LED activity.
1000 Mbps link is established.
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1000 Mbps.
100 Mbps link is established.
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 100 Mbps.
10 Mbps link is established.
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps.
No link is established.