NETGEAR GS305P User Manual

Installation Guide
1. Register with the NETGEAR Insight app
1. Search for NETGEAR Insight and download the latest app.
2. Set up a NETGEAR account if you do not have one.
3. Tap the menu in the upper-left corner.
4. Tap REGISTER ANY NETGEAR DEVICE.
5. Use the camera on your mobile device to scan the serial number bar code,
or enter the serial number located on the bottom of the switch.
6. Tap GO.
The switch is registered and added to your account. You can now view the
switch in the NETGEAR Insight app.
Note: Because this is an unmanaged switch, you cannot congure or manage it
in NETGEAR Insight.
2. Connect the switch
VoIP phone
Internet
GS305PP
Internet
PoE
Sample connections
Security cameras
Access point
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE Unmanaged Switch
GS305P (55W)
5-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Unmanaged Switch
GS305PP (83W)
Package contents
• Switch model GS305P or GS305PP
• DC power adapter
• Detachable power cable (varies by region)
• Wall-mount kit screws
• Four rubber footpads
• Installation guide
Note: We recommend that you use Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable or higher for
Gigabit Ethernet connections.
Note: The GS305PP switch supports both 802.3at (PoE+) and 802.3af (PoE).
Model GS305P supports 802.3af (PoE) only.
3. Check the LEDs
When you connect the power adapter to the switch and plug it into an electrical
outlet, the LEDs indicate the status.
The GS305P provides PoE power on ports 1–4 up to 15.4W PoE to each port, with
a PoE power budget of 55.5W across all active PoE ports.
The GS305PP provides PoE+ or PoE power on ports 1–4 up to 30W PoE to each
port, with a PoE power budget of 83W across all active PoE ports.
LED
Description
Power On. The switch is receiving power.
Off. The switch is not receiving power.
Ports 1–5
left port
On.1000 Mbps link on this port.
On. 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link on this port.
Blinking. 1000 Mbps activity on this port.
Blinking. 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps activity on this port.
Off. No link is detected on this port.
Ports 1–4
right port
On. PoE is in use.
On. PoE halted.
Off. PoE is not in use on this port.
PoE Max The PoE Max LED indicates the status of the PoE budget on the
switch:
Off. Sufcient. More than 7W of PoE power is available.
On. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
Blinking. At least once during the previous two minutes, less
than 7W of PoE power was available.
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NETGEAR GS305P Specifications

General

Switch type	Unmanaged
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
Stackable	-
Product color	Black
Rack mounting	No
LED indicators	Activity, Link, Power
Power connector	DC-in jack
Installed SFP modules quantity	0
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	4
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
Jumbo frames	9216
Forwarding rate	1.448 Mpps
Latency (1 Gbps)	2.4 µs
MAC address table	2000 entries
Packet buffer memory	0.128 MB
Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps)	1448000 pps
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	3222482 h
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budget	55.5 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per port	15.4 W
Input current	1.25 A
Input voltage	48 V
Power consumption (max)	60 W
Power consumption (typical)	0.96 W
Heat dissipation	205.2 BTU/h
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Package type	Box
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	101 mm
Width	158 mm
Height	29 mm
Weight	410 g

Summary

Register with NETGEAR Insight

Download and Install NETGEAR Insight App

Search for and download the latest NETGEAR Insight app from your mobile device's app store.

Account Setup and Device Registration

Set up a NETGEAR account, then register your device by scanning the serial number barcode or entering it manually.

Connect the Switch

Check LED Indicators

Power LED Status

Indicates if the switch is receiving power (On) or not (Off).

Link/Activity LEDs (Left Port)

Shows link speed (1000M, 100M/10M) and network activity (blinking).

PoE Status LEDs (Right Ports 1-4)

Indicates if PoE power is in use or if PoE has been halted due to a fault.

PoE Max Budget LED

Shows the status of the switch's PoE power budget availability.

PoE Considerations and Troubleshooting

PoE Power Prioritization

Power is prioritized by ascending port order; higher-numbered ports are disabled if power budget is exceeded.

Device Class and Power Allocation

Table shows standard power ranges for different device classes with default settings.

PoE Troubleshooting Tips

Guidance for resolving PoE issues, including PoE Max LED indicators and fault conditions.

Mount the Switch on a Wall

Support and Regulatory Information