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NETGEAR GS305EP User Manual

NETGEAR GS305EP
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User Manual
Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus
Switches
Models
GS305EP
GS305EPP
GS308EP
GS308EPP
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveDecember 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12193-01

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR GS305EP Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelGS305EP
CategorySwitch
PoE Ports4
PoE Budget63W
Switching Capacity10 Gbps
Form FactorDesktop
ManagementUnmanaged
Forwarding Rate7.44 Mpps
MAC Address Table Size2K
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)Yes
Power SupplyExternal power adapter
Operating Temperature0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage Temperature-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Humidity90% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing
Ports5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Dimensions (W x D x H)158 x 101 x 29 mm (6.22 x 3.98 x 1.14 in)

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware

Supported switch models

Lists all supported switch models for the manual.

Safety instructions and warnings

Crucial safety guidelines to prevent damage and ensure personal safety.

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network

Set up the switch in your network and power on the switch

Step-by-step guide to physically connect and power on the network switch.

Methods to discover or access the switch

Explains various ways to locate and connect to the switch's management interface.

Set up a fixed IP address for the switch

Instructions for assigning a static IP address for consistent network access.

Change the switch password

Guidance on updating the default password for enhanced security.

Chapter 3 Optimize the Switch Performance

Set the quality of service mode and port rate limits

Configure QoS and rate limits to manage network traffic and prioritize data.

Manage individual port settings

Customize individual port configurations like speed, flow control, and naming.

Chapter 4 Use VLANs for Traffic Segmentation

VLAN overview

Explains the concept of Virtual LANs and their benefits for network segmentation.

Activate the Basic Port-Based VLAN mode and assign VLANs

Guides on enabling and configuring basic port-based VLANs for network isolation.

Manage advanced port-based VLANs

Details on creating, modifying, and deleting advanced port-based VLAN configurations.

Manage advanced 802.1Q VLANs

Comprehensive management of advanced 802.1Q VLANs, including tagging and port PVIDs.

Chapter 5 Manage the Switch in Your Network

Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol

How to enable or disable the protocol for discovering the switch on the network.

Set up static link aggregation

Configure multiple ports to act as a single logical link for increased bandwidth or redundancy.

Change the IP address of the switch

Procedures to set a static IP address for the switch or re-enable DHCP.

Chapter 6 Maintain and Monitor the Switch

Manually check for new switch firmware and update the switch

Procedure to check for and install the latest switch firmware.

Manage the configuration file

Instructions for backing up and restoring switch configuration settings.

PoE considerations for switches that support PoE

Explains how PoE power is allocated and prioritized by the switch.

Manage the PoE ports

How to enable, disable, or configure power delivery for individual PoE ports.

Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Test cable connections

Utilizes a diagnostic feature to check network cable health and identify faults.

PoE troubleshooting suggestions

Tips for resolving common issues related to Power over Ethernet functionality.

Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory default settings

Details the switch's configuration parameters after a factory reset.

Model GS305EP and GS308EP technical specifications

Lists the hardware specifications for specific switch models.

Appendix B Additional Switch Discovery and Access Information

Access the switch from any computer

Alternative method to discover and access the switch using IP scanner applications.

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