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NETGEAR GS750E User Manual

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48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart
Managed Plus Switch
User Manual
Model GS750E
July 2017
202-11784-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch User Manual Model GS750E July 2017 202-11784-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access the Switch Using a Web Browser..............6 Access a Switch That Is Off-Network..............6 Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network..........7 Access the Switch Using the NETGEAR Insight App..........7 Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Utility..........7 Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility.................8 Access and Configure the Switch Using the ProSAFE Plus Utility....8...
  • Page 4 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Remove Devices From the Access Control Table..........39 Set the Switch Management Mode..............40 Disable Bonjour for Discovery................41 Manage the Auto Denial of Service Mode............41 Chapter 5 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of Service..........44...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Get Started

    Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com.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,...

  • Page 6: Configure The Switch

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Configure the Switch Smart Managed Plus Switches are plug-and-play, so they can be used without any configuration. Just connect power, connect to your network and to your other devices, and you’re done. You can also configure and manage additional advanced features of the switch either by using your computer’s web browser or by...

  • Page 7: Access A Switch That Is Connected To A Network

    The switch supports the NETGEAR Insight app, which you can install on a mobile device. Using the NETGEAR Insight app, you can discover the switch on the network, register it, and add the switch to the NETGEAR Insight app. Once the switch is added to the NETGEAR Insight app, you can configure basic management settings, locally monitor the switch status, and launch the web management interface.

  • Page 8: Install The Prosafe Plus Utility

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility Note The ProSAFE Plus Utility requires WinPcap and Adobe Air. If WinPcap and Adobe Air are not detected during the ProSAFE Plus Utility installation, you are prompted to allow them to be installed.

  • Page 9: Change The Password

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Note To use the ProSAFE Plus Utility, you must configure your computer’s security software to allow broadcast UDP packets to go through UDP remote and source (local and destination) ports 63321 through 63324. To allow this traffic, you can create a rule in your computer’s security software, or temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security,...

  • Page 10: Register Your Product

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E In the Old Password field, type the current password for the switch. Type the new password in the New Password field and in the Re-type New Password field. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Manage Network Settings

    Manage 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...

  • Page 12: Specify Ip Address Settings For The Switch

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E 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 13: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify The Switch Ip Address

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields are enabled. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address To specify IP address settings for the switch: Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.

  • Page 14: Manage Multicast Traffic With Igmp Snooping

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Enter the switch’s password in the Password field. The switch’s default password is password. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP Snooping Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping allows a switch to forward multicast traffic intelligently on the switch.
  • Page 15 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select System > Multicast. Select the IGMP Snooping Status Enable radio button. By default, the Enable radio button is selected. Make sure that a VLAN ID between 1 and 4094 is stated in the VLAN ID Enabled for IGMP Snooping field.

  • Page 16: Specify A Vlan For Igmp Snooping

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Specify a VLAN for IGMP Snooping You can specify a VLAN for IGMP snooping only if you enabled port-based or 802.1Q-based VLANs (see Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation on page 23).

  • Page 17: Enable The Auto-Video Configuration

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Enable the Auto-Video Configuration You can enable the Auto-Video VLAN for IGMP snooping only if you enabled port-based or 802.1Q-based VLANs (see Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation on page 23). By default, the Auto-Video VLAN is disabled.

  • Page 18: Set Up A Static Link Aggregation Group

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E • Set Up a Static Link Aggregation Group on page 18 • Set Up a Link Aggregation Control Protocol Group on page 19 • Set Up the LACP System Priority for the Switch on page 20 •...

  • Page 19: Set Up A Link Aggregation Control Protocol Group

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select System > LAG > LAG Configuration. Select the LAG ID of the LAG for which you just set up the port membership. In the Admin Mode menu, select Enable. In the LAG Type menu, select Static.

  • Page 20: Set Up The Lacp System Priority For The Switch

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select System > LAG > LAG Membership. In the LAG ID menu, select the LAG ID. Enter a name in the LAG Name field. You can enter a name of up to 15 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 21: Set Up Lacp Port Priority And Time-Out Values

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E To change the LACP system priority: 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 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select System > LAG > LACP Port Configuration. Select one or more ports. In the LACP Priority field, enter a new value. You can enter a value from 1 to 65535. A higher value indicates a lower priority. The default value is 128.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Use Vlans For Traffic Segmentation

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

  • Page 24: Vlan Overview

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E 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 25: Assign Ports To Multiple Port-Based Vlans

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Click the OK button. The pop-up window closes. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The Basic Port-based VLAN Group table displays. Under each port to be added to a VLAN, enter the VLAN ID of the VLAN.
  • Page 26 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field.

  • Page 27: Create 802.1Q-Based Vlans In A Basic Configuration

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Note If ports are members of the same LAG, you must assign them to the same VLAN. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. In the VLAN Membership table, the ports display as members of the VLAN.

  • Page 28: Create 802.1Q-Based Vlans In An Advanced Configuration

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E The Basic 802.1Q VLAN Identifier table displays. Under each port to be added to a VLAN, enter the VLAN ID of the VLAN. You can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4093. If all the VLANs share an uplink to the Internet or servers, enter all in the VLAN ID field for the port that you want to use for the uplink.

  • Page 29: Add Tagged Or Untagged Ports To An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E The Switch Information page displays. Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration. The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays. If this is the first time that you are accessing the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page or if you are...
  • Page 30 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E By default, all ports are untagged. To add tagged or untagged ports to an 802.1Q-based VLAN: 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 31: Specify A Port Pvid For An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN A default port VLAN ID (PVID) is a VLAN ID tag that the switch assigns to data packets it receives that are not already addressed (tagged) for a particular VLAN. If you connected a computer on port 6 and you want it to be a part of VLAN 2, configure port 6 to automatically add a PVID of 2 to all data received from the computer.

  • Page 32: Manage The Voice Vlan

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E You can select Port PVID only if you already enabled the advanced 802.1Q VLAN option (see Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration on page 28). Select one or more ports.

  • Page 33: Specify The Voice Vlan Properties

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Specify the Voice VLAN Properties By default, the voice VLAN is enabled. The default ID of the voice VLAN is ID 2. The default Class of Service (CoS) value is 6. The voice VLAN properties apply to all traffic on the voice VLAN.
  • Page 34 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E To enable the voice VLAN mode for one or more ports: 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 35: Manage The Oui Table

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Manage the OUI Table The switch supports 10 default Organizationally Unique Identifiers (OUIs), which are associated with VoIP phones of specific manufacturers. All traffic received on voice VLAN ports from VoIP phones with a listed OUI is forwarded on the voice VLAN.
  • Page 36 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E • To add an OUI prefix to the table, do the following: In the Telephony (OUIs) field, enter an OUI in the format AA:BB:CC. In the Description field, enter a description with a maximum of 32 characters.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Manage Security

    Manage Security This chapter covers the following topics: • Manage Access Control • Set the Switch Management Mode • Disable Bonjour for Discovery • Manage the Auto Denial of Service Mode...

  • Page 38: Manage Access Control

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Manage Access Control Access control allows you to control which devices can access the switch over a web browser for management purposes. By default, access control is disabled. By adding one or more devices to the Access Control table, access control is enabled and only devices in the table are allowed to access the switch over a web browser.

  • Page 39: Remove Devices From The Access Control Table

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select System > Maintenance > Access Control. For a device or range of devices that must be able to access the switch, configure the following settings: • Source IP Address. Enter the IP address of the device or range of devices that must be allowed to access the switch over a web browser.

  • Page 40: Set The Switch Management Mode

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select System > Maintenance > Access Control. Select one or more devices. To select all devices in the table, select the check box in the table heading. Click the Delete button.

  • Page 41: Disable Bonjour For Discovery

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E • Web browser Only. You can configure the switch through a web browser only. • Web browser GUI and ProSAFE Utility. You can configure the switch through a web browser or through the ProSAFE Plus Utility.
  • Page 42 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E To manage the Auto DoS mode: 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 43: Chapter 5 Optimize Performance With Quality Of Service

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

  • Page 44: Enable 802.1P/Dscp-Based Quality Of Service

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of Service 802.1p/DSCP-based priority uses a field in the data packet header that identifies the class of data in the packet (for example, voice or video). When 802.1p/DSCP-based priority is used, the switch reads information in the packet header to determine the priority to assign to the packet.
  • Page 45 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E To configure port-based QoS: 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 46: Set Up Rate Limiting

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E To set the port priority for one or more ports, do the following: Select one or more ports. In the Priority menu, select the priority. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The same priority is applied to all ports that you selected.

  • Page 47: Set Up Broadcast Filtering

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select QoS > Rate Limit. Set the ingress (incoming) and egress (outgoing) traffic rates by doing the following: Select one or more ports. In the Ingress Rate menu, select the maximum rate.
  • Page 48 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6 Manage And Monitor The Switch

    Manage and Monitor the Switch This chapter covers the following topics: • Manage Flow Control • Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status • Enable Loop Prevention • Manage Power Saving Options • Download and Upgrade the Firmware • Reboot the Switch •...

  • Page 50: Manage Flow Control

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Manage Flow Control Flow control works by pausing a port if the port becomes oversubscribed and dropping all traffic for small bursts of time during the congestion condition. You can enable or disable IEEE 802.3x flow control. By default, flow control is disabled.

  • Page 51: Manage The Port Speed And The Port Status

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status By default, the port speed on all ports is set automatically after the switch determines the speed using autonegotiation with the link partner. You can select a specific port speed setting for each port, or disable a port by shutting it down manually.

  • Page 52: Enable Loop Prevention

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E • Auto.The port speed is set automatically after the switch determines the speed using autonegotiation with the link partner. This is the default setting. • Disable. The port is shut down.

  • Page 53: Manage Power Saving Options

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Manage Power Saving Options Depending on the power saving options that your switch model provides, you can manage the IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) function, cable length power saving, or link-up and link-down power saving, or a combination of these features: •...

  • Page 54: Download And Upgrade The Firmware

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Download and Upgrade the Firmware You can manually check for the latest firmware version for your switch by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. To download and upgrade the firmware: Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com. Enter your product model number in the Enter a Product Name/Model Number field, search by clicking the magnifying glass, and locate the firmware for your switch.

  • Page 55: Reboot The Switch

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Reboot the Switch You can reboot the switch remotely. 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 56: Restore A Saved Switch Configuration

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Maintenance > Save Configuration. The Save Configuration page displays. Click the Save button. A pop-up window opens. Depending on the settings of your browser, you can select a location to save the switch configuration file (a file).

  • Page 57: Restore Factory Default Settings

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Restore Factory Default Settings You can return the switch to its factory settings. To restore factory settings: 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 58: View Switch Information

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Monitoring > Mirroring. In the Destination Port menu, select the destination port. You can select a single destination port only. You cannot select a destination port that is a member of a LAG.

  • Page 59: View Or Clear The Port Statistics

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field.
  • Page 60 48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Select System > Monitoring > Port Statistics. To clear the port statistics, click the Clear Counters button. All statistics counters change to 0. Manage and Monitor the Switch...

  • Page 61: Chapter 7 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • Test Cable Connections • Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch...

  • Page 62: Test Cable Connections

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E Test Cable Connections You can use the cable diagnostic feature to easily find out the health status of network cables. If any problems exist, this feature helps quickly locate the point where the cabling fails, allowing connectivity issues to be fixed much faster, potentially saving technicians hours of troubleshooting.

  • Page 63: Resolve A Subnet Conflict To Access The Switch

    48-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS750E 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, the switch uses its own default IP address of 192.168.0.239. This subnet might be different from the subnet used in your network.You might see the following message if you try to use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to access the switch:...

  • Page 64: Appendix A Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings You can return the switch to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Factory Defaults button on the front panel of the switch for at least two seconds. The switch resets and returns to the factory settings that are shown in the following table.
  • Page 65 Table 1. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Setting Bonjour Enabled Auto-DoS mode Enabled...

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