Control The Port Leds - NETGEAR GS316EP User Manual

both sides of the link can disable portions of their functionality and save power during
periods of low link utilization.
• Short cable power saving: Dynamically detects and adjusts power that is required
for the detected cable length.
• Link-down power saving: Reduces the power consumption considerably when the
network cable is disconnected. When the network cable is reconnected, the switch
detects an incoming signal and restores normal power.
By default, the power saving mode is disabled.
To manage the power saving mode on the switch:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch, or connected directly to the switch through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the device management password.
The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The
password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS.
5. From the menu on the left, select POWER SAVING.
The POWER SAVING pop-up window opens.
6. Enable or disable the power saving mode by clicking the button.
When the power saving mode is enabled, the button bar displays green.
7. Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved.

Control the port LEDs

You can turn the port LEDs on the switch on and off by using the device UI.
By default, a port LED lights when you connect a powered-on device to the port. When
the switch functions with its LEDs off, we refer to it as Stealth Mode.
Maintain and Monitor the Switch
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