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ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit
Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch
Mode l GS408EPP
Us e r Manual
December 2016
202-11693-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Mode l GS408EPP Us e r Manual December 2016 202-11693-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit 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

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Configure the Switch ..........6 Access the Switch Using a Web Browser .
  • Page 4 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Chapter 5 Manage and Monitor the Switch Manage Flow Control ..........40 Manage the Port Speed .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    For more information about the switch, see the following documents that you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com: • ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch GS408EPP Installation Guide • ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch GS408EPP Hardware Installation Guide •...

  • Page 6: 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 https:www.netgear.com/search-support.aspx 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 7: 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 and its user manual.

  • Page 8: Access The Switch Using The Prosafe Plus Utility

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch To install the utility from the resource CD:  Insert the resource CD into a computer that is connected to the 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 9: Change The Password

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch software, or temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these on the computer that you use to configure the switch. If you temporarily disable any security services, be sure to reenable those services once configuration is complete.
  • Page 10 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch 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. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 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 12: Specify Ip Address Settings For The Switch

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed 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 13: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify The Switch Ip Address

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and if available, the 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 a switch: ...

  • Page 14: Manage Multicast Traffic With Igmp Snooping

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch 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: Specify A Vlan For Igmp Snooping

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Make sure that the IGMP Snooping Status Enable radio button is selected. By default, the Enable radio button is selected. (Optional) Select the Validate IGMPv3 IP header Enable radio button. 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 and ToS Byte = 0xC0 (Internetwork Control), and the router alert IP option (9404) must be set.

  • Page 16: Set Up Link Aggregation Groups

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Multicast. Make sure that the IGMP Snooping Status Enable radio button is selected. By default, the Enable radio button is selected.
  • Page 17 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. Select System > LAG > LAG Membership. For each LAG, select the ports for the LAG by selecting the associated check boxes under the port numbers.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 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 • Enable Port-Based Quality of Service • Set Up Rate Limiting • Set Up Broadcast Filtering...

  • Page 19: Enable 802.1P/Dscp-Based Quality Of Service

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch 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 20: Enable Port-Based Quality Of Service

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Enable Port-Based Quality of Service You can assign a priority to all data passing through a particular port. Data with a higher priority is transmitted faster. If packets arrive at several ports at the same time, the ports configured as higher priority transmit their packets first.

  • Page 21: Set Up Rate Limiting

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch To set the port priority for one or more ports, do the following: a. Select one or more ports. b. In the Priority menu, select the priority. The options are High Priority, Medium Priority, Normal Priority, and Low Priority. The default setting is Low Priority.

  • Page 22: Set Up Broadcast Filtering

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. Select QoS > Rate Limit. Set the ingress (incoming) and egress (outgoing) traffic rates by doing the following: a. Select one or more ports. b.
  • Page 23 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch 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 6.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 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 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic Configuration • Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration •...

  • Page 25: Vlan Overview

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed 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 26 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch The Basic Port-based VLAN Status page displays. If this is the first time that you are accessing the Basic Port-based VLAN Status page or if you are changing the VLAN assignment method, select the Enable radio button and continue with Step Otherwise, see...

  • Page 27: Assign Ports To Multiple Vlan Groups

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Assign Ports to Multiple VLAN Groups Port-based virtual LAN configuration assigns ports on the selected switch to a virtual LAN group. The number of VLANs that can be created is limited to the number of ports on the switch.

  • Page 28: Create 802.1Q-Based Vlans In A Basic Configuration

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch In the VLAN identifier menu, select the VLAN. Select the ports that you want to add to the VLAN by doing the following: a. (Optional) In the Group Operation menu, select either Select All or Remove All. All ports are either added to the VLAN or removed from the VLAN.
  • Page 29 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 6. The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password.

  • Page 30: Create 802.1Q-Based Vlans In An Advanced Configuration

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration In an advanced 802.1Q-based VLAN configuration, you can assign ports on the switch to a VLAN with an ID number in the range of 1–4093 and you can add tagged or untagged ports to a VLAN.

  • Page 31: Add Tagged Or Untagged Ports To An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch In the VLAN ID field, enter a VLAN ID. You can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4094. Click the Add button. The new VLAN is added to the VLAN Identifier Setting table. After you create a new VLAN ID, use the VLAN membership option to add ports to the VLAN.

  • Page 32: Specify A Port Pvid For An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Membership. You can select VLAN Membership only if you already enabled the advanced 802.1Q VLAN option (see Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration...

  • Page 33: Manage The Voice Vlan

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch To assign a PVID to 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 34: Select The Voice Vlan And Class Of Service

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch The following are two operational modes for IP phones: • IP phones that are configured with the VLAN mode enabled ensure that the phone uses tagged packets for all communications. • IP phones that are configured with the VLAN mode disabled ensure that the phone uses untagged packets for all communications.

  • Page 35: Enable The Voice Vlan For Ports

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Enable the Voice VLAN for Ports By default, the voice VLAN is disabled for all ports. To enable the voice VLAN 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 36: Manage The Oui Table

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Manage the OUI Table Device hardware manufacturers can include an Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI) in a network adapter to help identify a hardware device. The OUI is a unique 24-bit number assigned by the IEEE registration authority.
  • Page 37 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Change an OUI Prefix in the OUI Table To change an existing OUI prefix in the OUI table:  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 38 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed 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 6.
  • Page 39 Manage and Monitor the Switch This chapter covers the following topics: • Manage Flow Control • Manage the Port Speed • Specify a Port Description • Enable Loop Detection • Control the Port LEDs • Enable the Power Saving Mode •...

  • Page 40: Manage Flow Control

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch 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.

  • Page 41: Manage The Port Speed

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Manage the Port Speed 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 42: Specify A Port Description

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify a Port Description You can add a description for a port. By default, no port descriptions exist and the ports are indicated by their numbers only. To specify a port description: ...

  • Page 43: Enable Loop Detection

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Enable Loop Detection If loop detection is enabled and the switch detects a loop, both LEDs of a port blink at a constant speed. By default, loop detection is disabled. To enable loop detection: ...

  • Page 44: Enable The Power Saving Mode

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Management > Port LED Control. Select one of the following radio buttons: •...

  • Page 45: Change The Switch Management Mode

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the Switch Using a Web Browser on page 6. The login window opens. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password.

  • Page 46: Manage Access Control

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Select one of the following radio buttons: • 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 47: Remove Devices From The Access Control Table

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. Select System > Maintenance > Access Control. Configure the following settings: • Source IP Address. Enter the IP address of the devices or range of devices that must be allowed to access the switch over a web browser.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Reboot The Switch

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. For example, do not turn off the switch or disconnect it. When the upgrade is complete, your switch restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about three minutes.

  • Page 50: Restore A Saved Switch Configuration

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch 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 51: Restore Factory Default Settings

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Select System > Maintenance > Restore Configuration. The Restore Configuration page displays. Click the Browse button and locate and select the saved configuration file (a .cfg file). Click the Apply button. The saved configuration is restored to the switch.

  • Page 52: Enable Port Mirroring

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Enable Port Mirroring Port mirroring lets you mirror the incoming (ingress) and outgoing (egress) traffic of one or more ports (the source ports) to a predefined destination port. To enable port mirroring: ...

  • Page 53: View Switch Information

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch View Switch Information You can view the switch product name (model), switch name, MAC address, firmware version, DHCP mode, and IP address information. To view information about 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 54: View Port Statistics

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch View Port Statistics You can view port statistics and reset the port counters. To view port statistics or clear the port counters:  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 55: Chapter 6 Manage Power Over Ethernet

    Manage Power over Ethernet This chapter covers the following topics: • PoE Overview • Device Class Power Requirements • Power Allocation and Power Budget • Manage and View the PoE Port Configuration • Reset One or More PoE+ Ports...

  • Page 56: Poe Overview

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch PoE Overview The switch includes eight Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports. The switch can supply up to 30W PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) to an individual PoE+ port, with a total maximum PoE power budget of 124W across all active PoE+ ports.

  • Page 57: Power Allocation And Power Budget

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Power Allocation and Power Budget The switch is a smart switch in that it can allocate the required power to a connected device by using a prioritization scheme: By default, power is supplied in ascending port order (that is, lower port numbers are served first) until the power budget is consumed and insufficient power remains to allocate to the next device.

  • Page 58: Manage And View The Poe Port Configuration

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch The delivered power is stated in the Output Power (W) column (4.6W for Port 1 in the previous figure). Manage and View the PoE Port Configuration The switch provides eight PoE+ ports (1–8) that comply with the IEEE 802.3at standard (PoE+) and are backward compatible with the IEEE 802.3af standard (PoE).
  • Page 59 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Select the check boxes for the PoE+ ports that you want to configure or select the check box in the heading to configure all eight PoE+ ports. Configure the settings as described in the following table. The settings that you configure apply to all selected PoE+ ports.
  • Page 60 ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Menu Item Description Power Limit (W) Enter the maximum power (in watts) that the port can deliver. The range is 3.0–30.0W, with 0.1W steps. The default is 30W. Detection Type The detection type specifies how the port detects the attached PD. Select one of the following types: •...

  • Page 61: Reset One Or More Poe+ Ports

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Field Description Fault Status The error description when the PoE port is in a fault state. The possible values are as follows: • No Error. The port is not in any error state and can provide power. •...

  • Page 62: Chapter 7 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 63: Register Your Product

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch Register Your Product Registering your product allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical support process. Note: For you to register the switch, the switch must be connected to the Internet.

  • Page 64: Resolve A Subnet Conflict To Access The Switch

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed 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 6.

  • Page 65: Appendix A Supplemental Information

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

  • Page 66: Factory Default Settings

    ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch 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 back panel of the switch for at least four seconds.

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    Disabled. Port voice VLAN mode 802.1p/DSCP based Rate limiting Disabled Broadcast filtering Disabled Technical Specifications Table 3. Technical specifications model GS408EPP Specification Value or Description Network interfaces RJ-45 connectors supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T Network cable Category 5e (Cat 5e) or better Ethernet cable...

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