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NETGEAR GS308EP User Manual

NETGEAR GS308EP
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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 GS308EP Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelGS308EP
CategorySwitch
Ports8
PoE Ports8
Total PoE Budget62W
Switching Capacity16 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size4K
Form FactorDesktop
Jumbo Frame SupportYes
VLAN SupportYes
QoSYes
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)Yes
PoE StandardsIEEE 802.3af/at
Switch TypeUnmanaged
Forwarding Rate11.9 Mpps
Operating Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Operating Temperature0 to 40°C
Power SupplyExternal Power Adapter

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware

Supported Switch Models

Lists all supported switch models and their descriptions.

Switch Label and Front Panel LEDs

Describes the physical switch label and front panel LED indicators.

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Provides essential safety guidelines for using the device.

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch

Setting Up and Powering On the Switch

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

Discovering the Switch IP Address

Methods to find the switch's IP address on the network.

Using the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool

Instructions for using the dedicated tool to find and access the switch.

Setting Up a Fixed IP Address

How to configure a static IP for consistent access.

Changing Device UI Language and Password

Procedures for customizing UI language and securing access with a new password.

Chapter 3 Optimize Switch Performance

Quality of Service (QoS) and Rate Limiting

Explains QoS modes and setting traffic rate limits for ports.

Individual Port Settings Configuration

Details on configuring port priority, speed, flow control, and naming.

Chapter 4 Use VLANs for Traffic Segmentation

VLAN Overview and Types

Introduces Virtual LANs and their basic concepts and types.

Port-Based VLAN Configuration

Covers activation and configuration of advanced port-based VLANs.

802.1Q VLAN Configuration

Details on configuring basic and advanced 802.1Q VLANs.

Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Features (PVID, Voice VLAN)

Configuration of port PVID, voice VLANs, and OUI settings.

Chapter 5 Manage the Switch in Your Network

NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol (NSDP)

How to enable or disable the switch discovery protocol.

Link Aggregation (LAG) Setup and Management

Instructions for combining multiple ports into a single logical link.

Multicast and IGMP Snooping Management

Managing multicast traffic and IGMP snooping for network efficiency.

IP Address Management (DHCP/Static)

Changing the switch's IP address and managing DHCP settings.

Chapter 6 Maintain and Monitor the Switch

Firmware Updates and Configuration Management

Procedures for updating firmware and backing up/restoring configurations.

Factory Reset and Access Control

How to reset the switch to defaults and manage UI access restrictions.

DoS Prevention and Power Saving Modes

Enabling Denial of Service prevention and power saving features.

PoE Management and Status Display

Detailed information on Power over Ethernet port configuration and status.

Chapter 7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Cable Connection Testing

Using the diagnostic feature to check network cable health.

Resolving Subnet Conflicts

Steps to fix issues when the switch and manager IP addresses are not on the same subnet.

PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions

Tips for resolving common Power over Ethernet problems.

Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings

Lists the default configuration parameters of the switch.

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed hardware specifications for different switch models.

Appendix B Additional Switch Discovery and Access Information

Accessing the Switch from Any Computer

Alternative methods for discovering and accessing the switch.

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