NETGEAR GSS108E Hardware Installation Manual
Prosafe 8-port and 16-port gigabit web managed click switch
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- Page 1 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Mode l GSS1 08E , G SS11 6 E , a nd G SS1 08 EPP Hardware I nstalla t ion G ui de March 2017 202-11712-02 350 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Overview
The switches are fanless for silent operation and you can turn off the LEDs to minimize distractions. This hardware installation guide is for the following switches: • Model GSS108E 8-Port Gigabit Web Managed Switch • Model GSS116E 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Switch •... -
Page 5: Click Switch Features
Certain features such as USB charging ports, link aggregation, and PoE ports are available in specific switch models, as follows: • USB charging ports. See Use the GSS108E Switch USB Charging Ports on page 19. • Link aggregation. For the GSS116E and GSS108EPP, see Set Up Link Aggregation page 20. - Page 6 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch To the extent permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines could result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty. • Observe and follow service markings: Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
- Page 7 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip. •...
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Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware
Hardware This chapter covers the following topics: • Package Contents • GSS108E 8-Port Switch Hardware • GSS116E 16-Port Switch Hardware • GSS108EPP 8-Port With PoE+ Switch Hardware • Switch Hardware Interfaces... -
Page 9: Package Contents
Figure 1. Switch package contents GSS108E 8-Port Switch Hardware The front panel includes USB ports, Ethernet ports with LEDs, and the power connector. Figure 2. GSS108E switch front panel Table 1. GSS108E 8-port switch LEDs Description Power •... -
Page 10: Gss116E 16-Port Switch Hardware
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Table 1. GSS108E 8-port switch LEDs Description Left LED on all ports • Solid green.1000 Mbps link on this port. • Blinking green. Activity on the 1000 Mpbs link on this port. -
Page 11: Gss108Epp 8-Port With Poe+ Switch Hardware
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The rear panel includes a Factory Reset button. Factory Reset button Figure 5. GSS116E switch rear panel GSS108EPP 8-Port With PoE+ Switch Hardware The front panel includes Ethernet ports with LEDs and the power connector. Figure 6. -
Page 12: Switch Hardware Interfaces
Model GSS108E USB Charging Ports The GSS108E switch provides two USB charging ports for tablets or smartphones. Model GSS108EPP PoE+ Ports The GSS108EPP switch includes four Power over Ethernet (PoE+) ports. The switch can supply up to 30W PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) to ports 1–4, with a total maximum PoE power budget... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Installation
Installation Use the 1-2-3-4 Click 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. The innovative mounting system allows you to put it virtually anywhere. This chapter includes the following topics: •... -
Page 14: Wall-Mount The Switch
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Wall-Mount the Switch To wall-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. Wall-mount the backplate. -
Page 15: Mount The Switch On A Table Leg Or Pole
Mount the backplate on a table leg using the cable retention straps. Use a horizontal side mount for the switch. Cable the Devices and Connect Power Computer Server Internet Optional modem GSS108E Switch Optional router Figure 8. Switch connected to devices and power Installation... -
Page 16: Use Cable Retention Straps For Cable Management
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use Cable Retention Straps for Cable Management Cable management is simple with Web Managed Click Switches. You can strap the cables to the bracket or to the wall. Figure 9. Strap the cables to the bracket Figure 10. - Page 17 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The PoE Max LED is included only on the GSS108EPP switch. Table 5. GSS108EPP PoE Max LED PoE Max Status Solid amber Less than 7W of PoE power is available Blinking amber The POE Max LED was active in the previous two minutes.
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Page 18: Chapter 4 Using The Switch
Using the Switch This chapter covers the following topics: • Use the GSS108E Switch USB Charging Ports • Set Up Link Aggregation • Connect PoE Devices to the GSS108EPP Switch... -
Page 19: Use The Gss108E Switch Usb Charging Ports
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Use the GSS108E Switch USB Charging Ports 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 20: Set Up Link Aggregation
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Set Up Link Aggregation The GSS116E and GSS108EPP switches support link aggregation and link aggregation groups (LAGs). The GSS116E switch supports two IEEE 802.3ad static LAGs with a maximum of eight members in each LAG. The GSS108EPP switch supports two IEEE 802.3ad static LAGs with a maximum of four members in each LAG. -
Page 21: Connect Poe Equipment In A Home
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Connect PoE Equipment in a Home The following figure shows an example of how you can connect PoE and non-PoE equipment to the GSS108EPP switch in a home. ReadyNAS Access point Gaming console Laptop VoIP phone... - Page 22 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch The following figure shows an example of how you can connect security cameras to PoE ports on the GSS108EPP switch along with other non-PoE equipment in a business environment. Security cameras ReadyNAS Router Desktop...
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Page 23: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Chart
ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions for possible problems. Table 6. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. • Check the power cable connections at the switch and the power source. -
Page 25: Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions
Switch integrity. If necessary, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting it. To reset the switch, disconnect the AC power from the switch and then reconnect the AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. For more information, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
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