NETGEAR GS908E User Manual page 25

8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS908E
To use the Port-based QoS mode and set the priority and rate limits for ports:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the
switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SWITCHING.
The Quality of Service (QoS) page displays.
5. If the selection from the QoS Mode menu is 802.1P/DSCP, do the following to change the selection to
Port-based:
a. From the QoS Mode menu, select Port-based.
A pop-up warning window opens.
b. Click the CONTINUE button.
The pop-up window closes.
Note For information about broadcast filtering, see
Port Storm Control Rate Limits
6. To set the port priorities, do the following:
a. Click the PRIORITY tab.
b. Click the EDIT button.
The EDIT PRIORITY page displays.
c. For each port for which you want to set the priority, select Low, Medium, High, or Critical from the
individual menu for the port.
The default selection is High.
d. Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved and the EDIT PRIORITY page closes.
7. To set rate limits, do the following:
a. Click the RATE LIMITS tab.
b. Click the EDIT button.
The EDIT RATE LIMITS page displays.
c. For each port for which you want to set rate limits, select the rate in Kbps or Mbps from the individual
In Limits and Out Limits menus for the port.
The default selection is No Limit.
d. Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved and the EDIT RATE LIMITS page closes.
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Optimize the Switch Performance
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Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set