Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the GS108T Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
Overview .........................1-1 Features .........................1-2 Green Features ......................1-3 Package Contents ......................1-3 Chapter 2 Physical Description GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration ..............2-1 LED Designations ......................2-2 Port LEDs .........................2-2 System LEDs ......................2-3 Device Hardware Interfaces ...................2-3 RJ-45 Ports ......................2-3 Powered-Device Port ....................2-3 Reset Button ......................2-4...
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Chapter 4 Installation Step 1: Preparing the Site ....................4-1 Step 2: Installing the Switch ...................4-2 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ..............4-2 Wall Mounting the Switch ..................4-2 Step 3: Checking the Installation ..................4-3 Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ..............4-3 Step 5: Applying Power ....................4-4 Using an AC Power Source ..................4-4 Using a PoE Power Source ..................4-4...
About This Manual The NETGEAR ® ProSafe GS108T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power on the GS108T Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the GS108T Smart Switch according to these specifications: Product Version GS108T Smart Switch...
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Revision History Version Part Number Date Description Number 202-10248-01 March 2007 Initial release 202-10562-01 January 2010 Hardware v2.0 and new software features including: • DoS protection • DHCP filtering • Voice VLAN • Auto-VoIP • DiffServ •...
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Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box. This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS108T Smart Switch and provides the following information: •...
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide The GS108T Smart Switch is a free-standing switch. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet devices.
• Each port is configured to automatically power down when the port link is down. Package Contents Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. Figure 1-1 Verify that the package contains the following: • GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch •...
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide • Installation guide • Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Control Center utility and User’s manual If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately. Introduction v1.0, January 2010...
Device Hardware Interfaces GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration The GS108T Smart Switch is an eight-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Smart Switch. Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link partner...
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Figure 2-2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS108T Smart Switch back panel: Power Connector Figure 2-2 The back panel contains a DC input for the supplied 12V/1A external power adapter. LED Designations Port LEDs The following table describes the port LED designations.
NETGEAR GS748TPS ProSafe Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch, you can connect the PSE to Port 1 on the GS108T Smart Switch through a standard Cat5 UTP cable. This allows the GS108T Smart Switch to be powered by PoE.
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Reset Button The Smart Switch has a Reset button on the front panel to allow you to manually reboot the switch. This action is equivalent to powering the unit off and back on. The last saved configuration is loaded into the switch as it resets.
Desktop Switching The GS108T Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
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Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch...
Step 2: Installing the Switch The GS108T Smart Switch can be used on a flat surface or mounted on the wall. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch.
Ensure all equipment is mounted properly and securely. Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The GS108T Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Step 5: Applying Power The GS108T Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. You can apply or remove power by: • Connecting or disconnecting the power adapter to or from an AC power source •...
Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility The GS108T Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. The ports can be used without using the management software.
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Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart...
AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. In North America, call 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside of North America, please refer to the support information card included with your product.
GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Auto-Negotiation The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end of the link supports auto negotiation. If the device does not support auto negotiation, the switch only determines the speed correctly and the duplex mode defaults to half-duplex.
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Appendix B Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x flow control IEEE 802.3af Management Windows 2000 + XP, Vista; Microsoft Explorer 6.0 or higher IEEE 802.1Q VLAN IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1W Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1X Port Security...
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Interface Eight RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports). LEDs Per port (Gigabit): Link/Activity, Speed Per device: Power Performance Specifications Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward Bandwidth: 16 Gbps Address database size: 4K media access control (MAC) addresses per system...
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GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class B CE mark, commercial CE Class B, include EN55022 (CISPR 22) / 55024 / 50082-1 VCCI Class B C-Tick Safety CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950)/cUL IEC950/EN60950 CB and CCC Technical Specifications...