NETGEAR GS308 User Manual

Installation Guide
Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS308
Estimated installation time: 5-10 minutes
Package Contents
This package includes:
• Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS308
• AC power adapter
• Installation Guide (this document)
Prepare to Install the Switch
Place the switch on a flat horizontal surface such as a table,
desk, or shelf. You can use wall-mounting screws (not provided)
to hang the switch in an open space on a wall.
Make sure the selected location is:
• Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent.
• Not cluttered or crowded. There must be at least 2 inches
(5 cm) of air space on all sides of the switch.
• Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet).
You need a Category 3 (10 Mbps), Category 5 (100 Mbps), or
Category 5e (1000 Mbps) Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors
for each device you connect to the switch. Each Ethernet cable
must be less than 328 feet (100 meters).
Install the Switch and Connect Devices
1. Place the switch on a flat surface or hook it onto the screws.
2. For each device, insert one end of an Ethernet cable into a
port on the switch and the other end into the network port
on the device.
3. Connect the power adapter cord into the back of the switch
and then plug the adapter into a power source (such as a
wall socket or power strip).
4. Check the LEDs:
• Verify that the Power LED is lit.
• For each RJ-45 jack that is connected to a powered
device, check that the Link LED is lit, and it flashes when
activity occurs.
Note: If any LED does not operate as indicated go to the
Troubleshooting section.
Power
Modem
GS308 8-Port
Firewall
Gigabit switch
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NETGEAR GS308 Specifications

General

Jumbo frames	9216
MAC address table	8000 entries
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Packet buffer memory	0.1875 MB
Maximum data transfer rate	1 Gbit/s
Supported data transfer rates	10/100/1000 Mb/s
Latency	82.819μs/10.167μs/3.193μs
Power supply	12 W
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Connectivity technology	Wired
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
10G support	No
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Switch type	Unmanaged
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	8
Input current	0.5 A
Input voltage	12 V
Power consumption (typical)	3.84 W
Certification	CE, CB
Product color	Gray
LED indicators	LAN, Power
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Cables included	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	102 mm
Width	158 mm
Height	26 mm
Weight	465 g

Summary

Prepare to Install the Switch

Install the Switch and Connect Devices

Check the LEDs

Verify the Power LED is lit and Link LEDs indicate activity.

Technical Specifications

Performance Specifications

Details on frame rate, latency, and buffer for the switch.

Troubleshooting

Technical Support