Netgate Nighthawk S8000 User Manual

Nighthawk S8000
Gaming & Streaming Advanced
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
User Manual
Model GS808E
March 2017
202-11732-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

Netgate Nighthawk S8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Netgate
Model	Nighthawk S8000
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Install and Access the Switch in Your Network

Set Up the Switch in Your Network and Power On the Switch

Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch

Instructions for assigning a static IP address to the switch.

Optimize the Switch Performance

Apply a Performance Preset Mode

Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes

Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits

Instructions for manual configuration of Quality of Service and traffic rates.

Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate Limits

Manage Individual Port Settings

Manage the Switch in Your Network

Set Up Static Link Aggregation

Guides on combining multiple Ethernet ports into a single logical link.

Manage Multicast and IGMP Snooping

Change the IP Address of the Switch

Step-by-step instructions to change the switch's IP address.

Maintain and Monitor the Switch

Change the Switch Password

Instructions for changing the default login password for security.

Check for New Switch Firmware and Upgrade the Switch

Manage the Configuration File

Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings

Steps to restore the switch to its original factory settings.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Test a Cable Connection

How to use the diagnostic feature to test network cable integrity.

Reboot the Switch From the Management Interface

Steps to remotely restart the switch via its web interface.

Resolve a Subnet Conflict