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NETGEAR GS108T - ProSafe - Gigabit Smart Switch User Manual

NETGEAR GS108T - ProSafe - Gigabit Smart Switch
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202-10337-01
December 2007
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
GS108T Smart Switch
Software Administration
Manual

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR GS108T - ProSafe - Gigabit Smart Switch Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelGS108T
Product LineProSafe
Form FactorDesktop
Power SupplyExternal Power Adapter
LayerLayer 2
Switching Capacity16 Gbps
Forwarding Rate11.9 Mpps
PoENo
Storage Temperature-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Ports8 x 10/100/1000
ManagementSmart
MAC Address Table Size8K entries
Remote Management ProtocolSNMP, RMON, HTTP, HTTPS
FeaturesVLAN support, QoS, IGMP snooping
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x
Operating Temperature0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
CertificationsCE, FCC
Jumbo Frame SupportSupported, up to 9, 000 bytes

Summary

About This Manual

Who Should Use This Book

Target audience and required skills for manual users.

How to Use This Book

Guidance on navigating and utilizing the manual's content effectively.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

Explains typographical conventions and the manual's coverage.

Getting Started with Switch Management

System Requirements

Lists essential hardware and software for switch management.

Switch Management Interface

Overview of Web interface and Discovery utility for switch control.

Network with a DHCP Server

Step-by-step guide to installing the switch in a network with a DHCP server.

Network without a DHCP Server

Explains setup for switches in networks lacking a DHCP server.

Manually Assigning Network Settings

Procedure for assigning static IP addresses to the switch.

Web Access

Methods for accessing the switch's management interface via a web browser.

Firmware Upgrade

Process for upgrading the switch's application software.

Introduction to the Web Browser Interface

Logging In to the NETGEAR Home Page

Steps to access and log into the switch's management interface.

Navigation Tabs

Explains the main tabs for navigating switch functions.

Managing System Settings

System Information

Viewing and changing configurable system settings like name and location.

IP Configuration

Setting the system IP address source and optional management VLAN.

Time

Synchronizing system time using SNTP or manual settings.

SNMP

Configuring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings.

LLDP

Configuring Link Layer Discovery Protocol for network device discovery.

Configuring Switching

Port Configuration

Setting port speed, duplex mode, and flow control.

LAG

Configuring Link Aggregation Groups (LAGs) for static trunking or LACP.

VLAN

Understanding and configuring Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).

STP

Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).

Multicast

Configuring IGMP snooping, static multicasting, and group membership.

Jumbo Frame Configuration

Configuring jumbo frame support.

Address Table

Managing static and dynamic MAC addresses on the switch.

Configuring QoS and Security

CoS

Classifying traffic and mapping priorities for QoS.

Basic—Rate Limit

Controlling bandwidth of ingress and egress traffic for a port.

Management Security

Securing management access via passwords, RADIUS, and authentication types.

RADIUS Configuration

Configuring RADIUS server settings for authentication.

Port Authentication

Configuring 802.1x port authentication and guest VLANs.

Storm Control

Assigning storm rate limitations to the system.

Port Security

Configuring port learning for unknown source MAC address packets.

IP Access List

Limiting IP addresses that can access the switch.

Monitoring, Maintenance, and Help

Port Statistics

Displaying information from each port's internal counters.

EAP Statistics

Displaying information about EAP packets processed on a port.

Mirroring

Mirroring traffic from ports to a destination port.

Log Management

Configuring and managing system logs (RAM, Flash, Server).

Maintenance Operations

Performing device reboots, factory resets, and file management.

Help and Support

Accessing online help, support, and user guides.

Appendix A: Specifications and Default Values

GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch.

GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch Features and Defaults

Overview of switch features and their default configurations.

Appendix B: Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

IEEE 802.1Q VLANs

Explains packet handling and configuration for 802.1Q VLANs.

Port-Based VLANs

Describes port-based VLAN configuration and traffic confinement.

Appendix C: Network Cabling

Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines

Guidelines for installing Category 5 UTP cabling for Fast Ethernet.

Category 5 Cable Specifications

Lists the electrical requirements for Category 5 UTP cable.

1000BASE-T Cabling Considerations

Factors affecting 1000BASE-T performance over Category 5 cable.

RJ-45 Connectors and Pinouts

Details RJ-45 plug/connector usage and pin assignments.

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