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NETGEAR GSS108E User Manual

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ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit
Web Managed Click Switch
Mode l GSS1 08E an d G SS 11 6E
Us e r Manual
March 2016
202-11520-02
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Mode l GSS1 08E an d G SS 11 6E Us e r Manual March 2016 202-11520-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manage Cables Using Retention Straps ....... . . 11 Use the USB Charging Ports—GSS108E Only ......11 Chapter 2 Getting Started Configure the Switch .
  • Page 4 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service Enable 802.1p-Based Quality of Service ....... 32 Use Browser-Based Access to Enable 802.1p-Based QoS .
  • Page 5 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to View Switch Information....58 Flow Control ............59 Use Browser-Based Access to Enable or Disable Flow Control .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Backplate Note: In the package the cable retention straps are connected. You must separate them before use. Figure 1. GSS108E Switch package contents 8-Port Switch Hardware The front panel includes USB ports, Ethernet ports with LEDs, and the power connector.

  • Page 8: 16-Port Switch Hardware

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch 16-Port Switch Hardware The front panel includes Ethernet ports with LEDs and the power connector. Figure 4. GSS116E Switch front panel The rear panel includes a Factory Reset button. Figure 5. GSS116E Switch rear panel Use the 1-2-3-4 Mounting System to Place the Switch You can place the Click Switch directly on a wall, strapped to a pole, under a table, or in a server closet.

  • Page 9: Table Leg Mount

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use either a vertical rear mount or a vertical side mount for the switch. Vertical rear mount Vertical side mount Table Leg Mount  To table-mount the switch: Peel the plastic cover off the adhesive squares on the rear of the backplate. The adhesive helps hold the backplate in place when you are mounting the switch.

  • Page 10: Cable The Devices And Connect Power

    Cable the Devices and Connect Power Computer Server Internet Optional modem GSS108E Switch Optional router Figure 6. Switch connected to devices and power Check the Status Status LEDs are located on the front of the switch. When the switch is powered on, the Power LED lights solid green.

  • Page 11: Manage Cables Using Retention Straps

    Figure 8. Strap the cables to the wall Use the USB Charging Ports—GSS108E Only The GSS108E 8-port switch includes two quick-access USB charging ports. You can use the USB charging ports to charge compatible devices. When charging devices, keep the following in mind: •...
  • Page 12 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Power LED lights solid green. Use a USB cable to connect your phone, tablet, or other USB-chargeable device to a USB charging port on the switch. USB charging ports The device’s battery automatically begins charging. Hardware Setup...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Configure the Switch • Access the Switch Using a Web Browser • Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility • Change the Password...

  • Page 14: Configure The Switch

    IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. Note: If you are unsure how to do this, visit kb.netgear.com and search for Static IP address on computer. Plug the switch into a power outlet and then connect your computer to the switch using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 15: Access A Switch Connected To A Network

    The utility is located on the resource CD that came with the switch. You can also visit support.netgear.com/product/PCU to download the utility. Install the ProSAFE Plus Utillity Note: The ProSAFE Plus Utility requires WinPcap and Adobe Air.

  • Page 16: Access The Switch Using The Prosafe Plus Utility

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Resource CD page displays. Click the Install ProSAFE Plus Utility link and follow the prompts to install the program. The utility is installed in the program directory of your computer and a ProSAFE Plus Utility icon is placed on your desktop.

  • Page 17: Change The Password

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select the ProSAFE Web Managed Click Switch that you want to configure. If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button. When prompted, enter the password. The default password is password. The Switch Information page displays.

  • Page 18: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Change The Password

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Type the new password in the New Password field and in the Re-type New Password field. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Keep the new password in a secure location so that you can access the switch in the future.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Network Settings

    Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch • Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP Snooping • Set Up Link Aggregation Groups...

  • Page 20: Specify Ip Address Settings For The Switch

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch By default, the switch IP address works as follows: • If you cable the switch to a network with a DHCP server before you power on the switch, the DHCP server assigns an IP address to the switch when the switch is powered on.

  • Page 21: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify The Switch Ip Address

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address  To specify IP address settings for a switch: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 22: Use Browser-Based Access To Customize Igmp Snooping

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch from links that do not contain a multicast listener. Essentially, IGMP snooping helps optimize multicast performance at Layer 2 and is especially useful for bandwidth-intensive IP multicast applications such as IPTV. Use Browser-Based Access to Customize IGMP Snooping By default, IGMP snooping is enabled.

  • Page 23: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Customize Igmp Snooping

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch (Optional) Select any item in the IGMP Snooping Static Router Port menu. You can select a port to be the dedicated IGMP snooping static router port if no IGMP query exists in the network for the switch to discover the router port dynamically. After a port is selected as the static router port, all IGMP Join and Leave reports are forwarded to it.

  • Page 24: Use Browser-Based Access To Specify A Vlan For Igmp Snooping

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Some network devices might not conform to the IGMPv3 standard. When the Validate IGMPv3 IP header option is enabled, IGMP messages are required to include TTL = 1, ToS Byte = 0xC0 (Internetwork Control), and the router alert IP option (9404) must be set. Otherwise, the packets are ignored.

  • Page 25: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify A Vlan For Igmp Snooping

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select System > Multicast. Make sure that the IGMP Snooping Status Enable radio button is selected. In the VLAN ID Enabled for IGMP Snooping field, type the name of the VLAN. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 26: Set Up Link Aggregation Groups

    Configure LAG membership before you enable the LAG. Note: LAGs are supported in switch model GSS116E, but they are not supported in switch model GSS108E. Use Browser-Based Access to Enable LAGs  To enable LAGs: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.

  • Page 27: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Enable Lags

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Switch Information page displays. Select System > LAG > LAG Configuration. Select the LAG ID check box. In the LAG ID menu, select Enable. Select check box 1. Enter the port numbers for LAG 1. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 28: Use Browser-Based Access To Specify Lag Membership

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select System > LAG. Select the LAG ID. In the Admin Mode list, select Enable. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. Use Browser-Based Access to Specify LAG Membership  To specify LAG membership: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.

  • Page 29: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify Lag Membership

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select System > LAG > LAG Membership. In the LAG ID menu, select the LAG ID. Select the ports for the LAG. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify LAG Membership ...
  • Page 30 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select the ports for the LAG. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. In the LAG ID menu, select 2. Select the check box beneath each port for LAG ID 2. Click the APPLY button.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality Of Service

    Optimize Performance With Quality of Service This chapter covers the following topics: • Enable 802.1p-Based Quality of Service • Enable Port-Based Quality of Service • Set Up Rate Limiting • Set Up Broadcast Filtering...

  • Page 32: Enable 802.1P-Based Quality Of Service

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Enable 802.1p-Based Quality of Service 802.1p-based priority uses a header in the data packet that identifies the class of data in the packet (for example, voice or video). When 802.1p-based priority is used, the switch reads information in the packet header to determine the priority to assign to the packet.

  • Page 33: Enable Port-Based Quality Of Service

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon. The configuration home page displays a list of Web Managed switches that it discovers on the local network. Select the switch. If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button. Click the APPLY button.

  • Page 34: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Enable Port-Based Qos

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 14. The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password.

  • Page 35: Set Up Rate Limiting

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Rate Limiting You can limit the rate at which the switch accepts incoming data and the rate that it retransmits outgoing data. The rate choices vary depending on the switch model. Rate limiting can be set for a port in addition to other QoS settings.

  • Page 36: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Set Up Rate Limiting

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select one or more ports. In the Ingress Rate menu, select the maximum rate. In the Egress Rate menu, select the maximum rate. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Set Up Rate Limiting ...

  • Page 37: Set Up Broadcast Filtering

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch In the Ingress Rate menu, select the maximum rate. In the Egress Rate menu, select the maximum rate. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Broadcast Filtering You can configure the switch to block broadcast storms (massive transmission of broadcast packets forwarded to every port on the same VLAN).

  • Page 38: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Set Up Broadcast Filtering

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select the Enable radio button. If the switch supports configuring individual ports, a Storm Control Rate page displays. If the switch does not support individual port configuration, all the ports are set to a predetermined storm control rate.
  • Page 39 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select QoS > Broadcast Filtering. The Broadcast Filtering page displays. Select the Enable radio button. If the switch supports configuring individual ports, a Storm Control Rate page displays. If the switch does not support individual port configuration, all the ports are set to a predetermined storm control rate.

  • Page 40: Chapter 5 Use Vlans For Traffic Segmentation

    Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation This chapter covers the following topics: • VLAN Overview • Create a Basic Port-Based VLAN • Assign Ports to Multiple VLAN Groups • Create a Basic 802.1Q-Based VLAN • Add Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Groups • Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q VLAN •...

  • Page 41: Vlan Overview

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch 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 42: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Create A Basic Port-Based Vlan

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Basic Port-based VLAN Status page displays. Select the Enable radio button. A message displays asking if you want to delete previous VLAN settings. Click the Yes button. For each port to be added to the group, enter the ID of the VLAN group. If all the VLAN groups share an uplink to the Internet or servers, enter all in the VLAN Group field for the port that you want to use for the uplink.

  • Page 43: Assign Ports To Multiple Vlan Groups

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Switch Status page displays. Select VLAN. The Basic Port-Based VLAN page displays. Select the Enable radio button. A message displays asking if you want to delete previous VLAN settings. Click the Yes button. For each port to be added to the group, enter the ID of the VLAN group.

  • Page 44: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Assign Ports To Multiple Vlan Groups

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select VLAN > Port Based > Advanced. The Advanced Port-based VLAN Status page displays. Select the Enable radio button. A message displays asking if you want to delete previous VLAN settings. Click the Yes button.

  • Page 45: Create A Basic 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Switch Status page displays. Select VLAN > Port Based > Advanced. The Advanced Port-Based VLAN page displays. Select the Enable radio button. A message displays asking if you want to delete the previous VLAN settings. Click the Yes button.

  • Page 46: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Create A Basic 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select the Enable radio button. A message displays asking if you want to delete the previous VLAN settings. Click the Yes button. For each port to be configured, enter the VLAN group ID number in the range of 1–409344 or enter all.

  • Page 47: Add Advanced 802.1Q Vlan Groups

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Add Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Groups You can configure ports belong to a VLAN group ID in the range of 1–4093 or to belong to all VLANs. The advanced configuration feature allows you to create and update VLAN groups with more information.

  • Page 48: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Add Advanced 802.1Q Vlan Groups

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Add Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Groups  To add advanced 802.1Q VLAN groups: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 49: Use Browser-Based Access To Add Ports To An Advanced

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use Browser-Based Access to Add Ports to an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Group  To add ports to an advanced 802.1Q VLAN group: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 50: 802.1Q Vlan Group

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Add Ports to an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Group  To add ports to a VLAN group: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 51: Use Browser-Based Access To Assign A Pvid To A Port

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch 6 to automatically add a PVID of 2 to all data received from the computer. This step ensures that the data from the computer on port 6 can be seen only by other members of VLAN group 2.

  • Page 52: Set Up Port Tagging

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Click the APPLY button. You are asked to enter the password for the switch. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Status page displays. Select VLAN >...

  • Page 53: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Apply Or Remove Port Tagging

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Membership. Select the ports. In the Group Operation menu, select Untag All or Tag All. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Apply or Remove Port Tagging ...

  • Page 54: Chapter 6 Manage The Switch

    Manage the Switch This chapter covers the following topics: • View the Switch Status • View Switch Information • Flow Control • Port Speed • Control the Switch LEDs • Enable Loop Detection • Upgrade the Firmware • Reboot the Switch •...

  • Page 55: View The Switch Status

    IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. Note: If you are unsure how to do this, visit kb.netgear.com and search for Static IP address on computer. Plug the switch into a power outlet, and then connect your computer to the switch using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 56: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To View Switch Status

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Launch a web browser. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 14.

  • Page 57: View Switch Information

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The switch’s default password is password. View Switch Information You can view the switch product name (model), MAC address, firmware level, DHCP mode, and other network information. Use Browser-Based Access to View Switch Information ...

  • Page 58: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To View Switch Information

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The switch’s default password is password. Note: To navigate to this page, select System > Management > Switch Information. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to View Switch Information  To view information about a switch: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.

  • Page 59: Flow Control

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select Switch Information. Flow Control You can enable or disable IEEE 802.3x flow control. Flow control works by pausing a port when the port becomes oversubscribed and dropping all traffic for small bursts of time during the congestion condition.

  • Page 60: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Enable Or Disable Flow Control

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select System > Management > Port Status. Select the check box for the port. In the Flow Control menu, select Enable or Disable. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Enable or Disable Flow Control ...

  • Page 61: Port Speed

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select Switch Information. For each port, click a Flow Control button to toggle between Disable and Enable. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Port Speed By default on all ports, the port speed is set to Auto. With this setting, the speed is determined using autonegotiation with the link partner.

  • Page 62: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify The Port Speed

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Management > Port Status. Select the check box for the port. In the Speed menu, select a setting. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Port Speed ...

  • Page 63: Control The Switch Leds

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select Switch Information. For each port, in the Speed menu, select the speed. Selecting Disable shuts down the port. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Control the Switch LEDs By default, the switch’s Link Speed and Activity LEDs light when the port is in use.

  • Page 64: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Control The Switch Leds

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Management > Port LED Control. Select a radio button. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Control the Switch LEDs ...

  • Page 65: Enable Loop Detection

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Enable Loop Detection Loop detection is indicated on the switch when both LEDs of a port blink at a constant speed. Use Browser-Based Access to Enable Loop Detection  To enable loop detection: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.

  • Page 66: Upgrade The Firmware

    Upgrade the Firmware You can check for the latest firmware version for your switch by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com and entering in your product model number in the Enter a Product Name/Model Number field and then clicking the magnifying glass to search.

  • Page 67: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Upgrade The Firmware

     To upgrade the firmware: Download the new firmware from the NETGEAR support website. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 68: Reboot The Switch

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Switch Status page displays. If the firmware release notice specifies that you must reconfigure the switch, save the switch configuration settings. For more information about how to save the switch configuration, see Save the Switch Configuration on page 69.

  • Page 69: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Reboot The Switch

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The Device Reboot page displays. Select the check box. Click the Apply button. The switch reboots. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Reboot the Switch  To reboot the switch: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 70: Use Browser-Based Access To Save The Switch Configuration

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use Browser-Based Access to Save the Switch Configuration  To save the switch configuration: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 71: Restore A Saved Switch Configuration

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Select Maintenance > Save Configuration. The Save Configuration page displays. Click the BROWSE button. Select the location to save the configuration file. Click the APPLY button. The switch configuration is saved. Restore a Saved Switch Configuration You can restore switch configuration that you saved.

  • Page 72: Restore Factory Default Settings

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable. Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon. The configuration home page displays a list of Web Managed switches that it discovers on the local network.

  • Page 73: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Restore Factory Settings

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Maintenance > Factory Default. The Factory Default page displays. Select the check box.

  • Page 74: Use Browser-Based Access To Enable Port Mirroring

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use Browser-Based Access to Enable Port Mirroring  To enable port mirroring: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 75 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button. Click the APPLY button. You are asked to enter the password for the switch. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password.

  • Page 76: Chapter 7 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • Use Browser-Based Access to Register Your Product • Test Cable Connections • Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch...

  • Page 77: Use Browser-Based Access To Register Your Product

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use Browser-Based Access to Register Your Product Registering your product allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical support process.  To register your product: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection.

  • Page 78: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Test A Cable Connection

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable. Launch a web browser. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch. If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser...

  • Page 79: Resolve A Subnet Conflict To Access The Switch

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Click the APPLY button. You are asked to enter the password for the switch. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Status page displays. Select Monitoring >...

  • Page 80: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 81: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Defaults button on the back panel of the switch for at least four seconds. The switch resets and returns to the factory settings that are shown in the following table. Table 2. Factory default settings Setting GSS108E GSS116E Switch name N/A (empty) N/A (empty)

  • Page 82: Technical Specifications

    ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Technical Specifications Table 3. Technical specifications Specification GSS108E GSS116E Network interface RJ-45 connector for RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T 1000BASE-T Network cable Category 5e (Cat 5e) or better...

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