NETGEAR SOHO Plus 300 Series Installation Manual

Installation Guide
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus
Switch with PoE+ (63W)
GS305EP
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus
Switch with High-Power PoE+ (120W)
GS305EPP
Package contents
• NETGEAR Smart Managed Plus Switch
• Power adapter
• Detachable power cable (varies by region)
• Wall installation kit
• Rubber feet
• Installation guide
1. Register with the NETGEAR Insight app
1. Search for NETGEAR Insight and download the latest app.
2. Set up a NETGEAR account if you do not have one.
3. Tap the menu in the upper left corner.
4. Tap REGISTER ANY NETGEAR DEVICE.
5. Enter the serial number located on the bottom of the switch, or use the
camera on your mobile device to scan the serial number bar code.
6. Tap GO.
The switch is registered and added to your account. You can now view the
switch in the NETGEAR Insight app.
2. Connect the switch
Sample connection
GS305EPP switch
PoE WiFi access point
PoE VoIP Phone
Internet
PoE and non-PoE connections
Note: We recommend that you use a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable or higher-rated
cable for Gigabit Ethernet connections.
This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect to a device
located outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge
protected, and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the
switch and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the switch.
WARNING: Before connecting this switch to outdoor cables or devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103
3. Check the LEDs
When you connect the power cord to the switch and plug it into an electrical
outlet, the LEDs indicate the status.
LED Description
Power
PoE Max
(The status of
the switch's PoE
budget)
Left port LED
Right Port LED
Router Internet
Laptop
for safety and warranty information.
Solid green. The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
Off. Sufficient (more than 7W of) PoE power is available.
Solid yellow. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
Blinking yellow. At least once during the previous two minutes, less
than 7W of PoE power was available.
Solid green.1000 Mbps link on this port.
Blinking green. 1000 Mbps activity on this port.
Solid yellow. 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link on this port.
Blinking yellow. 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps activity on this port.
Off. No link is detected on this port.
Solid Green. The port is delivering PoE power..
Off. The port is not delivering PoE power.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred.
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