NETGEAR GSS108E Hardware Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Hardware Installation Guide 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Models GSS108E GSS116E GSS108EPP NETGEAR, Inc. January 2019 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-11712-04 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PoE overview (model GSS108EPP)..........21 Connect PoE equipment in a home (model GSS108EPP)..22 Connect PoE equipment in a business environment (model GSS108EPP)..................23 Use the USB charging ports (model GSS108E)......24 Chapter 4 Installation Step 1: Prepare the site..............27 Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge......28... - Page 4 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Step 3: Unpack the switch..............28 Step 4: Install the switch..............29 Mount the switch to a wall stud or to a solid surface....29 Mount the switch to a drywall............31 Attach the switch to a pole or table leg........32 Step 5: Connect devices to the switch..........34 Step 6: Check the installation............34 Step 7: Apply power and check the LEDs........34...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction The NETGEAR Smart Managed Plus Click Switches use the 1-2-3-4 Click Mounting system, which lets you easily mount the switch vertically or horizontally on a wall, pole, or table leg. The internal power supply allows for a simple power cord from the switch to an outlet. -
Page 6: Overview
IP scanner utility. After discovery, you can configure the switch using the local browser interface for advanced setup and configuration of features, or the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility for configuration of most features. For more information, see the user manual, which you can download from netgear.com/support/download/. -
Page 7: Features
• Auto Uplink technology is supported on all ports. • Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table contains Media Access Control (MAC) addresses as follows: Up to 8K for models GSS108E and GSS116E. Up to 4K for model GSS108EPP. Introduction... - Page 8 Certain features such as USB charging ports, link aggregation, and PoE+ ports are available on specific switch models, as follows: • USB charging ports. See USB charging ports (model GSS108E) on page 18. • Link aggregation . See Static LAG connections (models GSS116E and GSS108EPP) on page 20.
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Page 9: Safety Instructions And Warnings
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by applicable law. - Page 10 • Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power cable: If your device uses a power adapter: If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR reseller. The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label.
- Page 11 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus 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 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features and includes the following sections: • Model GSS108E hardware • Model GSS116E hardware • Model GSS108EPP hardware • Switch hardware interfaces... -
Page 13: Model Gss108E Hardware
The following table describes the RJ-45 port LEDs for ports 1–8 and the Power LED on the front panel of model GSS108E. The Power LED is located to the right of port 8. Table 1. Front panel LEDs for model GSS108E... -
Page 14: Back Panel Model Gss108E
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Table 1. Front panel LEDs for model GSS108E (Continued) LEDs Description No Ethernet link port is established. Power LED Solid green The switch is powered on. Power is not supplied to the switch. -
Page 15: Status Leds Model Gss116E
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch From the left to the right, the front panel contains the following components: • Sixteen independent 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, each with a left LED and a right LED that, combined, indicate link, speed, and activity (see Status LEDs model GSS116E on page 15). -
Page 16: Model Gss108Epp Hardware
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Model GSS108EPP hardware Model GSS108EPP provides eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, of which the four leftmost ports are PoE+ ports. Front panel model GSS108EPP The following figure shows the front panel of model GSS108EPP Figure 5. -
Page 17: Back Panel Model Gss108Epp
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Table 3. Front panel status LEDs model GSS108EPP (Continued) Description RJ-45 left port LEDs for Solid green. A valid 1000 Mbps Ethernet port link is established. ports 1–8 Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1000 Mbps. These LEDs indicate the link Solid yellow. -
Page 18: Usb Charging Ports (Model Gss108E)
On model GSS108EPP, the four leftmost RJ-45 copper ports support PoE+. USB charging ports (model GSS108E) Model GSS108E provides two quick-access USB charging ports for tablets or smartphones. You can use the USB charging ports to charge compatible devices. When charging devices, keep the following in mind: •... -
Page 19: Chapter 3 Applications
1 Gbps Ethernet hubs, routers, access points, and other switches. This chapter includes the following sections: • Network switching • Static LAG connections (models GSS116E and GSS108EPP) • PoE applications (model GSS108EPP) • Use the USB charging ports (model GSS108E) -
Page 20: Network Switching
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Network switching You can use the switch as a network switch to build a network that provides up to 1 Gbps access to desktop computers, access points, surveillance cameras, a NAS, servers such as a file server, an IPTV, and so on. -
Page 21: Poe Applications (Model Gss108Epp)
Figure 8. Sample switch link aggregation between model GSS116E and a ReadyNAS storage system For more information about link aggregation and LAGs, see the user manual, which you can download from netgear.com/support/download/. PoE applications (model GSS108EPP) This section describes the PoE feature and applications of model GSS108EPP and includes the following subsections: •... -
Page 22: Connect Poe Equipment In A Home (Model Gss108Epp)
PoE class to the switch. For more information about PoE, see the installation guide and user manual, both of which you can download from netgear.com/support/download/. Connect PoE equipment in a home (model GSS108EPP) The following figure shows an example of how you can connect PoE and non-PoE equipment to model GSS108EPP in a home. -
Page 23: Connect Poe Equipment In A Business Environment (Model Gss108Epp)
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Connect PoE equipment in a business environment (model GSS108EPP) The following figure shows an example of how you can connect a PoE WiFi access point and PoE VoIP phones to the PoE+ ports on model GSS108EPP along with non-PoE equipment in a business environment. -
Page 24: Use The Usb Charging Ports (Model Gss108E)
Figure 11. Sample business environment with model GSS108EPP and PoE security cameras Use the USB charging ports (model GSS108E) Model GSS108E provides two USB charging ports. Use these USB ports for charging only. For more information, see USB charging ports (model GSS108E) on page 18. To charge portable electronics: 1. - Page 25 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Applications Hardware Installation Guide...
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Page 26: Chapter 4 Installation
Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for the switch. Switch installation involves the steps described in the following sections: • Step 1: Prepare the site • Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge • Step 3: Unpack the switch • Step 4: Install the switch •... -
Page 27: Step 1: Prepare The Site
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Step 1: Prepare the site Before you install the switch, make sure that the operating environment meets the site requirements that are listed in the following table. Table 4. Site requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting... -
Page 28: Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge WARNING: Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your switch. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components. -
Page 29: Step 4: Install The Switch
Drywall mount screw kit. The package also contains the installation guide, which is not shown in the previous figure. 5. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. Step 4: Install the switch Use the 1-2-3-4 Click Mounting System to place the switch. - Page 30 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch To mount the switch to a wall stud or to a solid surface: 1. Peel the plastic cover off the adhesive squares on the rear of the bracket. 2. Place the bracket on the wall or surface where you want to mount the switch. 3.
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Page 31: Mount The Switch To A Drywall
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch 7. Insert the bracket’s lower locking tab and hook into the lower notch on the back or bottom of the switch. 8. Insert the bracket’s upper locking tab and hook into the upper notch on the back or bottom of the switch. -
Page 32: Attach The Switch To A Pole Or Table Leg
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch 7. Line up the back of the switch (see the left figure) or the bottom of the switch (see the right figure) with the bracket. 8. Insert the bracket’s lower locking tab and hook into the lower notch on the back or bottom of the switch. - Page 33 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch 3. Attach the straps with the bracket to the pole or table leg. 4. Line up the back of the switch (see the left figure) or the bottom of the switch (see the right figure) with the bracket.
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Page 34: Step 5: Connect Devices To The Switch
To connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports: 1. Connect a PoE or non-PoE device to an RJ-45 network port on the switch. Model GSS108EPP supports PoE+ on ports 1–4. (Models GSS108E and GSS116E do not support PoE.) 2. Verify that all cables are installed correctly. -
Page 35: Step 8: Use The Straps For Cable Retention
For more information about the LEDs, see the following sections: • Status LEDs model GSS108E on page 13 • Status LEDs model GSS116E on page 15 • Status LEDs model GSS108EPP on page 16... -
Page 36: Step 9: Manage The Switch
For more information about managing the switch, including information about tools to discover the switch IP address in your network, see the user manual, which you can download from netgear.com/support/download/. Note: By default, the DHCP client of the switch is enabled. If the switch cannot get an IP address from a DHCP server, the switch default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and the... -
Page 37: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the switch. The chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting chart • PoE troubleshooting suggestions (model GSS108EPP) • Additional troubleshooting suggestions... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting Chart
• Make sure that all cables are used correctly and comply with the Ethernet specifications. Models GSS108E and GSS116E. The left The port connection • Check the crimp on the connectors and is not working. make sure that the plug is properly... -
Page 39: Poe Troubleshooting Suggestions (Model Gss108Epp)
8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Managed Plus Click Switch PoE troubleshooting suggestions (model GSS108EPP) Here are some tips for correcting PoE problems that might occur on model GSS108EPP: • Make sure that the PoE Max LED is off. If the PoE Max LED is solid yellow, disconnect one or more PoE devices to prevent PoE oversubscription. - Page 40 • Switch integrity. If necessary, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting it. To reset the switch, disconnect the AC power cord from the switch and then reconnect the AC power cord. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. For more information, visit the support website at netgear.com/support/.
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