NETGEAR GS108Ev3 User Manual

Installation
ProSAFE Plus 8-Port Gigabit Switch
Model GS108Ev3
Package Contents
• ProSAFE® Plus 8-Port Gigabit Switch
• Power adapter (localized to country of sale)
• Wall-mount kit
• Resource CD
• Installation guide (this document)
Connect the Switch to Your Network
1. Connect the switch.
2. Connect your devices to the ports on the switch.
3. Connect the power adapter to the switch and plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the front of the switch lights and the port LEDs for
connected devices light.
Access the Switch
ProSAFE Plus switches are plug-and-play, so you can use them without
configuration. You can configure your switch using the local browser–based
managment interface or by using ProSAFE Plus Utility on a Windows-based
computer. To use the local browser interface, you must know the IP address of
the switch.
To find the firmware, documentation, soware, or other files, visit
downloadcenter.netgear.com. For information about updating the firmware, see
the user manual.
Find the IP Address of the Switch Using the NETGEAR
Insight App
1. On your iOS or Android mobile device, visit the App store or Google Play,
search for NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest app.
2. Connect a port on the switch to a LAN port on a router that is connected to
the Internet.
3. Connect your mobile device to the WiFi network of the router or access point
that the switch is connected to.
4. Open the NETGEAR Insight app.
5. If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap CREATE NETGEAR ACCOUNT
and follow the onscreen instructions.
6. To log in to your NETGEAR account, tap LOG IN and enter your credentials.
The NETGEAR Insight app can discover the switch and display its IP address.
Note: When configuring your GS108Ev3 switch, we recommend that you use a
computer.
Find the IP Address of the Switch Using the NETGEAR
Discovery Tool
The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool lets you discover the switch in your network
and access the local browser interface of the switch from a Mac or a 64-bit
Windows-based computer. Download the Switch Discovery Tool by visiting
netgear.com/support/product/gs108ev3.aspx#download.
Sample connection
GS108Ev3
Optional router
Optional modem
Computer
Server
Internet

NETGEAR GS108Ev3 Specifications

General

Model	GS108Ev3
Category	Switch
VLAN Support	Yes
QoS Support	Yes
Switching Capacity	16 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	11.9 Mpps
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)	Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No
Fanless Design	Yes
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Management	Web-based management
Operating Temperature	0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature	-20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F)
Ports	8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	12V, 1.0A external power adapter

Summary

Connecting and Accessing the Switch

Connect the Switch to Your Network

Guides physical connection of the switch to your network and devices, including power and port LEDs.

Access the Switch

Explains how to access the switch's management interface, noting it's plug-and-play but configurable.

Find IP Address Using NETGEAR Insight App

Provides step-by-step instructions to discover the switch's IP address via the NETGEAR Insight mobile application.

Find IP Address Using NETGEAR Discovery Tool

Details how to locate the switch's IP address on the network using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool.

Switch Configuration Methods

Web Browser Access

Instructions for configuring the switch via a web browser, including static IP setup and default credentials.

ProSAFE Plus Utility Access

Guide for installing and using the Windows-based ProSAFE Plus Utility for switch configuration and discovery.

Product Specifications

Technical Specifications

Lists key technical details including network interface, cable type, ports, power, dimensions, and operating conditions.