NETGEAR ProSafe Plus GS116E Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
ProSafe Plus 16-port Gigabit Switch GS116E
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Start Here
Estimated Installation Time: 5–10 minutes
Unpack the Box and Verify the Contents
When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes:
• ProSafe Plus 16-port Gigabit Switch GS116E
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• AC power adapter
• Wall-mounting kit
• Installation Guide (this document)
• Resource CD (contains switch configuration software)
If you don't have everything listed above, get contact information at
www.NETGEAR.com in the Support area.
Prepare to Install the Switch
Decide where you want to place the switch. Find a flat horizontal surface such as a
table, desk or shelf. The switch comes with wall-mounting screws. You can use the
screws if you want to hang the switch in an open space on a wall. Make sure the
selected location is:
• Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent.
• Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space
on all sides of the switch.
• Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet).
Also, you will need one Category 5e (Cat 5e) Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors
for each device you want to connect to the switch. Each Ethernet cable must be less
than 328 feet (100 meters).
Install the Switch and Connect the Other Devices
1. Place the switch on a flat surface or hook onto the screws.
2. For each device, insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the port in the device
and insert the other end into one of the Ethernet ports on the switch.
GS116E
Firewall
ProSafe® Plus Switch
3. Connect the power adapter cord into the back of the switch and then plug the
adapter into a power source (such as a wall socket or power strip).
4. The Power light should light up
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100 Mbps LED
Both LEDs light for a
Power Reset
1000 Mbps connection
5. Check the LEDs to confirm that all connections are correct.
LED Activity
Power • On: Switch has power.
• Off: No power.
LED Activity (continued)
RJ-45 ports • Right LED on: 10 Mbps connection to a powered device.
• Left LED on: 100 Mbps connection to a powered device.
• Both LEDs on: 1000 Mbps connection to a powered
device.
• Blink: Activity on this port.
Set Up the Switch Configuration Utility
Modem
In order to make use of the switch's enhanced features you can install and use a
switch configuration utility. This utility is on the Resource CD shipped with the
switch.
Note: The configuration utility is installed on your PC and is only supported on
MS Windows.
Install the Configuration Utility
To install the ProSafe
1. Insert the Resource CD into a PC connected to the switch.
2. Click on Install ProSafe Plus Utility and follow the prompts to install the
10 Mbps LED
program. The switch configuration utility will be installed in the program
directory of your PC and a ProSafe Plus Utility icon will be placed on your
desktop.
Configure the Switch
To configure the switch to use enhanced features:
1. Double click the ProSafe Plus Utility icon. The configuration home screen
displays.
2. The configuration utility displays a list of enhanced switches it discovers on the
local network. Select the switch you want to configure.
3. You will be asked to enter the password for the switch. The default is
"password".
4. Enter the desired switch configuration. Refer to the ProSafe
Configuration Utility User Guide for a description of enhanced features. The
user guide can be accessed by links on the Help tab of the utility or on the
Resource CD.
Plus Switch Configuration Utility:
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Plus Switch
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