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NETGEAR PROSAFE XS716E User Manual

8-port or 16-port 10-gigabit/multi-gigabit smart managed plus switch with 1 copper/sfp+ combo port
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8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit
Smart Managed Plus Switch with
1 Copper/SFP+ Combo Port
M o d el s
X S7 0 8Ev2
X S7 1 6E
May 2019
202-11656-04
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch with 1 Copper/SFP+ Combo Port M o d el s X S7 0 8Ev2 X S7 1 6E NETGEAR, Inc. May 2019 350 East Plumeria Drive 202-11656-04 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Revision History...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access the switch using the ProSAFE Plus Utility ....20 Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to access the switch..21 Use the NETGEAR Insight App to discover and register the switch.
  • Page 4 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to specify LAG membership and enable LAGs ..........36 Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service Enable 802.1p/DSCP-based Quality of Service .
  • Page 5 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor the Switch Manage flow control ..........69 Use the local browser interface to manage flow control.
  • Page 6 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory default settings......... . .96 Technical specifications .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup The NETGEAR 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch provides 10-Gigabit copper ports and one shared (combo) copper/SFP+ fiber port. Switch model XS708Ev2 includes 8 ports. Switch model XS716E includes 16 ports. You can either use the 10G copper port (8T or 16T), or use the 10G fiber SFP+ slot (8F or 16F).

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Package contents The package includes the items shown in the following figures. In addition, the package includes the installation guide. The power cord is localized to the country of sale. The power cord that is shown in the following figures is for illustration only.

  • Page 9: Switch Front Panel

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Switch front panel The switch provides eight 100M/1G/10G copper RJ-45 ports, of which port 8T and slot 8F form a shared (combo) port. The 1G/10G SFP+ slots (8F) accept fiber modules. You use either port 8T or port 8F.

  • Page 10: Xs716E Front Panel

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch XS716E front panel The following figure shows the front panel of the switch. Power and SFP+ slot Fan LEDs 100M/1G/10G RJ-45 ports Factory Defaults button Figure 4. XS716E switch front panel From left to right, the front panel contains the following components: •...

  • Page 11: Connect Equipment To Model Xs708Ev2

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Connect equipment to model XS708Ev2 XS708Ev2 Figure 7. XS708Ev2 desktop switching configuration XS708Ev2 S3300-28X-PoE+ GS108T ProSafe ProSAFE wireless access points Figure 8. XS708Ev2 backbone switching configuration Note: Use Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher rated Ethernet cables (Cat 6, Cat 6a, or Cat 7) to make 10G connections.

  • Page 12: Connect Equipment To Model Xs716E

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Connect equipment to model XS716E XS716E Figure 9. XS716E desktop switching configuration XS716E S3300-28X-PoE+ GS108T ProSafe ProSAFE wireless access points Figure 10. XS716E backbone switching configuration Note: Use Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher rated Ethernet cables (Cat 6, Cat 6a, or Cat 7) to make 10G connections.

  • Page 13: Check The Switch Status Using The Leds

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Check the switch status using the LEDs After you connect power to the switch and the switch starts, LEDs on the front of the switch indicate the status of the switch. When the switch is powered on, the Power LED lights solid green.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions And Warnings

    Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected. To the extent permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty. •...
  • Page 15 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch • To avoid damaging your system, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to match the power at your location: 115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan 230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Access the switch with the ProSAFE Plus Utility • Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to access the switch • Use the NETGEAR Insight App to discover and register the switch • Change the language of the local browser interface •...

  • Page 17: Configure The Switch

    IP address or by installing the ProSAFE Plus Utility on your Windows-based computer. If you use a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer, you can use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch.

  • Page 18: Access A Switch That Is Off-Network

    21). • If you use an iOS or Android smartphone, use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to detect the IP address (see Use the NETGEAR Insight App to discover and register the switch on page 22).

  • Page 19: Access The Switch With The Prosafe Plus Utility

    The ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility runs on Windows-based computers. You can install the utility to select additional options to manage and customize the switch for your network. Visit netgear.com/support/product/PCU to download the utility and its user manual. Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility Note: The ProSAFE Plus Utility requires WinPcap and Adobe Air.

  • Page 20: Access The Switch Using The Prosafe Plus Utility

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Access the switch using the ProSAFE Plus Utility For easiest access, we recommend that you cable the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses, power on the switch, and then use a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch.

  • Page 21: Use The Netgear Switch Discovery Tool To Access The Switch

    Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to access the switch The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool lets you discover the switch in your network and access the local browser interface of the switch from a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer.

  • Page 22: Use The Netgear Insight App To Discover And Register The Switch

    2. Connect your mobile device to the WiFi network of the WiFi router or access point to which the switch is connected. 3. Open the NETGEAR Insight app. 4. If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap Create NETGEAR Account and follow the onscreen instructions. Getting Started...

  • Page 23: Change The Language Of The Local Browser Interface

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 5. Enter the email address and password for your account and tap LOG IN. After you log in to your account, the IP address of the switch displays in the device list. 6.

  • Page 24: Change The Password

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Change the password The default password to access the switch is password. We recommend that you change this password to a more secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 20 characters.

  • Page 25: Register Your Product

    Register your product We recommend that you use the NETGEAR Insight app to register your product (see Use the NETGEAR Insight App to discover and register the switch on page 22). Registering your product allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical support process.
  • Page 26 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the switch using a web browser on page 17. The login window opens. 4. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Network Settings

    Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: Specify the IP address settings for the switch • Manage multicast traffic with IGMP snooping • Set up static link aggregation groups • Note: All configuration pages shown are for illustration purposes only and show the XS708Ev2 product.

  • Page 28: Specify The Ip Address Settings For The Switch

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Specify the 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 29: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify The Switch Ip Address

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields are enabled. 6. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and if available, the gateway address. 7. 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 30: Manage Multicast Traffic With Igmp Snooping

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Note: To navigate to this page, select Network, select the switch, and click the IP Setting button. 7. In the DHCP Mode menu, select Disable. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields are enabled. 8.

  • Page 31: Use The Local Browser Interface To Customize Igmp Snooping

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the local browser interface to customize IGMP snooping By default, IGMP snooping is enabled. You can customize the settings for your network. To customize IGMP snooping: 1. 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 32: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Customize Igmp Snooping

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to customize IGMP snooping By default, IGMP snooping is enabled. You can customize the settings for your network. To customize IGMP snooping: 1. 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 33: Use The Local Browser Interface To Specify A Vlan For Igmp Snooping

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the local browser interface to 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 Chapter 5, Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation). To specify a VLAN for IGMP snooping: 1.

  • Page 34: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify A Vlan For Igmp Snooping

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to 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 Chapter 5, Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation). To specify a VLAN for IGMP snooping: 1.

  • Page 35: Set Up Static Link Aggregation Groups

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Set up static link aggregation groups Link aggregation groups (LAGs) allow you to combine multiple Ethernet links into a single logical link. Network devices treat the aggregation as if it were a single link, which increases fault tolerance and load sharing.

  • Page 36: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Specify Lag Membership

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 7. Select the ports for the LAG by selecting the associated check boxes under the port numbers. A LAG consists of at least two ports. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 9.
  • Page 37 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch The Switch Status page displays. 6. Select System > LAG > LAG Membership. 7. In the LAG ID menu, select the LAG ID. The switch supports four static LAGs. 8. Select the ports for the LAG by selecting the associated check boxes under the port numbers.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 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 • Note: All configuration pages shown are for illustration purposes only and show the XS708Ev2 product.

  • Page 39: Enable 802.1P/Dscp-Based Quality Of Service

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus 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 40: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Enable 802.1P/Dscp-Based Qos

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to enable 802.1p/DSCP-based QoS To enable 802.1p/DSCP-based QoS: 1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection.

  • Page 41: Configure Port-Based Quality Of Service

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Configure 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 42: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Configure Port-Based Qos

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 9. 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 default setting is Low Priority(P0). c.
  • Page 43 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch The Switch Status page displays. 6. Select QoS. The Quality of Service page displays. 7. If this is the first time that you are setting up port-based QoS, select the Port Based radio button and continue with Step 8.

  • Page 44: Set Up Rate Limiting

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Set up rate limiting You can limit the rate at which the switch accepts incoming data and the rate that it retransmits outgoing data. The rate choices vary depending on the switch model. Rate limiting can be set for a port in addition to other QoS settings.

  • Page 45: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Set Up Rate Limiting

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch c. In the Egress Rate menu, select the maximum rate. You can set a rate from 32 to 4096 Mbit/s. By default, no limit is set. d. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7.

  • Page 46: Set Up Broadcast Filtering

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 7. Select one or more ports. 8. Set the ingress (incoming) and egress (outgoing) traffic rates by doing the following: a. Select one or more ports. b. In the Ingress Rate menu, select the maximum rate. You can set a rate from 32 to 4096 Mbit/s.

  • Page 47: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Set Up Broadcast Filtering

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 5. Select QoS > Broadcast Filtering. The Broadcast Filtering page displays. 6. If this is the first time that you are setting up broadcast filtering, select the Enable radio button and continue with Step 7. Otherwise, go to Step 8.
  • Page 48 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button. 4. Click the APPLY button. You are asked to enter the password for the switch. 5. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 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 50: Vlan Overview

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus 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 51 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch The login window opens. 4. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. 5. Select VLAN. The Basic Port-based VLAN Status page displays. 6.

  • Page 52: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Create Basic Port-Based Vlans

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to create basic port-based VLANs To create basic port-based VLANs: 1. 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 53: Assign Ports To Multiple Port-Based Vlans

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch You can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 8 or 1 to 16, depending on the switch model. 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 54 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Otherwise, go to Step 9. A pop-up window opens, informing you that the current VLAN settings will be lost. 7. Click the OK button. The pop-up window closes. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 55: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Assign Ports To Multiple

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to assign ports to multiple port-based VLANs To assign ports to multiple port-based VLANs: 1. 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: Create 802.1Q-Based Vlans In A Basic Configuration

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 9. In the VLAN identifier menu, select the VLAN. 10. 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 57: Use The Local Browser Interface To Create 802.1Q-Based

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the local browser interface to create 802.1Q-based VLANs in a basic configuration To create 802.1Q-based VLANs in a basic configuration: 1. 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: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Create 802.1Q-Based

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 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. Note: If ports are members of the same LAG, you must assign them to the same VLAN.

  • Page 59: Create 802.1Q-Based Vlans In An Advanced Configuration

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 9. 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 60 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 4. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. 5. Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration. The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays. 6.

  • Page 61: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Create 802.1Q-Based Vlans In An Advanced Configuration

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to create 802.1Q-based VLANs in an advanced configuration To create 802.1Q-based VLANs in an advanced configuration: 1. 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 62: Add Tagged Or Untagged Ports To An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 9. In the VLAN ID field, enter a VLAN ID. You can enter a VLAN ID from 1 to 4093. 10. 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 63: Use The Local Browser Interface To Add Tagged Or Untagged Ports To An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the local browser interface to add tagged or untagged ports to an 802.1Q-based VLAN To add tagged or untagged ports to an 802.1Q-based VLAN: 1. 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 64: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Add Tagged Or Untagged Ports To An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Your settings are saved. In the VLAN Membership table, the ports display as members of the VLAN. 9. To select ports for another VLAN, repeat Step 7 and Step 8. 10. To verify your selections, select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration. The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays.

  • Page 65: Specify A Port Pvid For An 802.1Q-Based Vlan

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 8. Select the ports that you want to add to the VLAN by doing the following: a. (Optional) In the Group Operation menu, select Untag All, Tag all, or Remove all. All ports are either added to the VLAN (tagged or untagged) or removed from the VLAN.

  • Page 66: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Assign A Pvid To Ports

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 4. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Information page displays. 5. Select VLAN > 802.1Q > Advanced > VLAN Configuration. The Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Status page displays. The menu on the left displays more options.
  • Page 67 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 4. Click the APPLY button. You are asked to enter the password for the switch. 5. Enter the switch’s password in the password field. The switch’s default password is password. The Switch Status page displays. 6.

  • Page 68: 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 • Enable loop detection • Manage Energy Efficient Ethernet and other power saving options • Upgrade the firmware • Reboot the switch •...

  • Page 69: Manage Flow Control

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus 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 70: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Manage Flow Control

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to manage flow control To manage flow control: 1. 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 71: Manage The Port Speed

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus 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 72: Shut Down A Port

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 8. To configure more ports, repeat Step 6 and Step 7. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to specify the port speed or shut down a port To specify the port speed or shut down a port: 1.

  • Page 73: Enable Loop Detection

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 6. For each port that you want to configure, in the Speed menu, select one of the following options: • Auto. The port speed is set automatically after the switch determines the speed using autonegotiation with the link partner.

  • Page 74: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Enable Loop Detection

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to enable loop detection To enable loop detection: 1. 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 75 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch • Short Cable Power Saving. Dynamically detects and adjusts power that is required for the detected cable length. The setting of the administrative mode is either Enable or Disable. The default setting is Enable.

  • Page 76: Upgrade The Firmware

    Upgrade the firmware You can check for the latest firmware version for your switch. Visit netgear.com/support/download/ and enter in your product model number in the Enter a Product Name/Model Number field. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the switch after upgrading.

  • Page 77: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Upgrade The Firmware

    Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to upgrade the firmware To upgrade the firmware: 1. Download the new firmware from the NETGEAR support website. 2. 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 78: Reboot The Switch

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus 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 79: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Reboot The Switch

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to reboot the switch To reboot the switch: 1. 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 80: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Save The Switch Configuration

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 2. Launch a web browser. 3. 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 17.

  • Page 81: Restore A Saved Switch Configuration

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 7. Click the BROWSE button. 8. Select the location to save the configuration file (a .cfg file). 9. Click the APPLY button. The switch configuration is saved. Restore a saved switch configuration You can restore switch configuration that you saved.

  • Page 82: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Restore A Saved Switch Configuration

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to restore a saved switch configuration To restore the switch configuration that you saved: 1. 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 83: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Restore Factory Settings

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 2. Launch a web browser. 3. 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 17.

  • Page 84: Enable Port Mirroring

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 8. Click the APPLY button. The switch returns to its factory settings.The switch reboots to load the restored configuration. 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.

  • Page 85: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Enable Port Mirroring

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 6. In the Destination Port section, select the destination port by selecting the check box under the port number. You can select a single destination port only. You cannot select a destination port that is a member of a LAG.

  • Page 86: View Switch Information

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 7. In the Destination Port section, select the destination port by selecting the check box under the port number. You can select a single destination port only. You cannot select a destination port that is a member of a LAG.

  • Page 87: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To View Switch Information

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Note: To navigate to this page, select System > Management > Switch Information. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to view switch information To view information about the switch: 1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch. You can use a WiFi or wired connection.

  • Page 88: View The Port Statistics

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Note: To navigate to this page, select System > Status > Switch Information. View the port statistics For each switch port, you can view the bytes received, bytes sent, and cyclic redundancy check (CRC) error packets.

  • Page 89: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To View And Clear The Port Statistics

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 6. To clear the port statistics, click the Clear Counters button. All statistics counters change to 0. Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to view and clear the port statistics To view and clear the port statistics: 1.
  • Page 90 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 7. To clear the port statistics, click the CLEAR COUNTERS button. All statistics counters change to 0. Manage and Monitor the Switch User Manual...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    • Resolve a subnet conflict to access the switch • Note: You can visit the support website at netgear.com/support. Note: All configuration pages shown are for illustration purposes only and show the XS708Ev2 product. Model XS716E configuration pages look similar but include additional ports to configure.

  • Page 92: Test Cable Connections

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 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 to quickly locate the point where the cabling fails, allowing connectivity issues to be fixed much faster, potentially saving technicians hours of troubleshooting.

  • Page 93: Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Test A Cable Connection

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to test a cable connection To test a cable connection: 1. 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 94: Resolve A Subnet Conflict To Access The Switch

    8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch 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.
  • Page 95 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: Factory default settings • Technical specifications •...
  • Page 96 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus 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 97 8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Technical specifications Table 3. Technical specifications Network Environment Description Network interfaces RJ-45 connector for 100M/1G/10G copper connections; SFP+ port for 1G/10G fiber connections. Network cable Use Category 5e (Cat 5e) or better terminated with an RJ-45 connector to make 10-Gigabit connections.

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