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NETGEAR Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming User Manual

NETGEAR Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming
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User Manual
Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming
Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
with 2-Ports 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet
Model GS810EMX
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveJanuary 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11833-03

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NETGEAR Nighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelNighthawk SX10 Pro Gaming
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Hardware Overview of the Switch

Related Documentation

Lists available documentation such as installation guides and data sheets.

Switch Package Contents

Details the items included in the switch package.

Status LEDs

Explains the status indicators on the switch's top and back panels.

Back Panel

Describes the components and ports located on the switch's back panel.

Switch Label

Details the information found on the switch's bottom panel label.

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Provides essential safety guidelines for using the switch.

Install and Access the Switch in Your Network

Set Up the Switch in Your Network

Guides on connecting the switch to your network and powering it on.

Methods to Discover or Access the Switch

Outlines ways to find and access the switch's management interface.

Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch

Steps to access the switch via IP address using a Windows-based computer.

Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch

Instructions for assigning a static IP address to the switch.

Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch

How to use the NETGEAR Insight app to discover and manage the switch.

Change the Language of the Local Browser Interface

Procedure to change the display language of the switch's interface.

Change the Switch Password

Guide on how to change the default login password for security.

Register the Switch

Instructions for registering the switch for support and alerts.

Optimize the Switch Performance

Apply a Performance Preset Mode

Overview of predefined modes to optimize switch performance.

Apply the Gaming Preset Mode

Configures the switch for optimal gaming performance by minimizing latency.

Apply the Media Streaming Preset Mode

Optimizes the switch for high-throughput media streaming applications.

Apply the Standard Preset Mode

Sets the switch to default performance with equal priority for all ports.

Monitor the Gaming Traffic and Optimize the Gaming Settings

Tools to monitor traffic and adjust gaming settings like port priority.

Manage Custom Performance Preset Modes

Allows saving and managing custom switch configurations.

Save Your Quality of Service Settings as a Custom Preset Mode

Procedure to save current QoS and other settings as a custom preset.

Apply a Custom Preset Mode

How to apply previously saved custom switch configurations.

Rename a Custom Preset Mode

Allows renaming saved custom preset modes.

Delete a Custom Preset Mode

Procedure for removing custom preset modes.

Manually Set the Quality of Service Mode and Port Rate Limits

Manual configuration of QoS modes and port rate limits.

Use Port-Based Quality of Service and Set Port Priorities

Configures port priorities and rate limits using port-based QoS.

Use 802.1P/DSCP Quality of Service

Utilizes 802.1P or DSCP information for packet prioritization.

Manage Broadcast Filtering and Set Port Storm Control Rate Limits

Controls broadcast storms and sets storm control rate limits per port.

Manage Individual Port Settings

Configures individual port settings like speed, flow control, and naming.

Set Rate Limits for a Port

Limits incoming and outgoing traffic rates for specific ports.

Set the Priority for a Port

Assigns priority levels (P0-P7) to individual ports.

Manage Flow Control for a Port

Enables or disables IEEE 802.3x flow control on a per-port basis.

Change the Speed for a Port or Disable a Port

Allows manual setting of port speed or disabling a port.

Unblock and Reenable a Port

Restores functionality to a blocked or disabled network port.

Add or Change the Name Label for a Port

Assigns or modifies descriptive name labels for switch ports.

Use VLANs for Traffic Segmentation

VLAN Overview

Explains Virtual LANs (VLANs) and their grouping criteria.

Activate the Basic Port-Based VLAN Mode and Assign VLANs

Enables basic port-based VLANs and assigns ports to VLANs.

Manage Advanced Port-Based VLANs

Covers creating, changing, and deleting advanced port-based VLANs.

Activate the Advanced Port-Based VLAN Mode

Enables the advanced port-based VLAN mode for more complex configurations.

Create an Advanced Port-Based VLAN

Instructions for creating new advanced port-based VLANs.

Change an Advanced Port-Based VLAN

Modifies settings for existing advanced port-based VLANs.

Delete an Advanced Port-Based VLAN

Removes advanced port-based VLANs that are no longer needed.

Manage Basic 802.1Q VLANs

Covers creating, changing, and deleting basic 802.1Q VLANs.

Activate the Basic 802.1Q VLAN Mode

Enables the basic 802.1Q VLAN mode for standard VLAN configurations.

Create a Basic 802.1Q VLAN and Assign Ports as Members

Guides on creating basic 802.1Q VLANs and assigning ports.

Assign the Port Mode in a Basic 802.1Q VLAN Configuration

Sets port modes (Access or Trunk) within basic 802.1Q VLANs.

Change a Basic 802.1Q VLAN

Modifies settings for existing basic 802.1Q VLANs.

Delete a Basic 802.1Q VLAN

Removes basic 802.1Q VLANs that are no longer required.

Manage Advanced 802.1Q VLANs

Covers creating, changing, and deleting advanced 802.1Q VLANs.

Activate the Advanced 802.1Q VLAN Mode

Enables the advanced 802.1Q VLAN mode for flexible configurations.

Create an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN

Instructions for creating new advanced 802.1Q VLANs.

Change an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN

Modifies settings for existing advanced 802.1Q VLANs.

Specify a Port PVID for an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN

Assigns a default port VLAN ID (PVID) for incoming packets.

Set an Existing Advanced 802.1Q VLAN as the Voice VLAN and Adjust the CoS Value

Configures a VLAN as voice VLAN and adjusts its Class of Service (CoS).

Change the OUI Table for the Voice VLAN

Manages Organizationally Unique Identifiers (OUIs) for voice VLANs.

Delete an Advanced 802.1Q VLAN

Removes advanced 802.1Q VLANs that are no longer needed.

Deactivate a Port-Based or 802.1Q VLAN Mode and Delete All VLANs

Disables VLAN modes and removes all configured VLANs.

Manage the Switch in Your Network

Manage Switch Discovery Protocols

Configures protocols like UPnP, Bonjour, and NSDP for switch discovery.

Manage Universal Plug and Play

Enables or disables UPnP for network discovery and access.

Manage Bonjour

Manages Bonjour service for discovery on Mac OS devices.

Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol

Manages NSDP for discovery by NETGEAR devices and applications.

Manage Multicast

Covers multicast traffic handling and IGMP snooping configuration.

Manage IGMP Snooping

Enables or disables IGMP snooping for efficient multicast traffic forwarding.

Enable a VLAN for IGMP Snooping

Configures IGMP snooping specifically for a VLAN.

Manage Blocking of Unknown Multicast Addresses

Blocks multicast traffic from unknown addresses to reduce network load.

Manage IGMPv3 IP Header Validation

Enables IGMPv3 IP header validation for packet conformity.

Set Up a Static Router Port for IGMP Snooping

Designates a static port for IGMP snooping queries.

Set Up Link Aggregation

Combines multiple ports into a single logical link for bandwidth or redundancy.

Set Up a Link Aggregation Group

Guides on creating and configuring link aggregation groups (LAGs).

Make a Link Aggregation Connection

Details on physically connecting devices for link aggregation.

Enable a Link Aggregation Group

Activates configured link aggregation groups on the switch.

Change the IP Address of the Switch

Instructions to disable DHCP client and set a static IP address.

Reenable the DHCP Client of the Switch

Restores the switch to obtaining an IP address via DHCP.

Maintain and Monitor the Switch

Manually Check for New Switch Firmware and Update the Switch

Process for checking, downloading, and installing switch firmware updates.

Manage the Configuration File

Covers backing up and restoring switch configuration files.

Back Up the Switch Configuration

Saves the current switch settings to a file on your computer.

Restore the Switch Configuration

Applies a previously saved configuration file to the switch.

Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings

Resets the switch to its original factory default settings.

Use the RESET Button to Reset the Switch

Procedure to reset the switch to factory defaults using the physical button.

Use the Local Browser Interface to Reset the Switch

How to reset the switch to factory defaults via the web interface.

Control Management Access to the Switch

Specifies IP addresses allowed to access the switch's management interface.

Change or Lift Access Restrictions to the Switch

Modifies or removes IP-based access restrictions for switch management.

Manage the Power Saving Mode

Configures power saving features like IEEE 802.3az.

Manage the LEDs

Customizes the activity and color of port and power LEDs.

Manage Individual Port LEDs

Adjusts activity, frequency, color, and brightness for single port LEDs.

Manage Port LEDs in a Batch

Applies LED settings to multiple ports simultaneously.

Reset the Port LEDs to Default Settings

Restores port LEDs to their default behavior and appearance.

Manage the Power LED

Configures the activity and color of the switch's power LED.

View System Information

Displays switch details like firmware version, MAC, and serial number.

Change the Switch Device Name

Renames the switch for easier identification on the network.

View Switch Connections

Shows the number of established network connections on the switch.

View the Status of a Port

Provides detailed status information for individual network ports.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Test a Cable Connection

Diagnoses network cable health and detects fault distances.

Manage Loop Prevention

Enables or disables loop detection and blocking.

Enable Port Mirroring

Mirrors traffic from source ports to a destination port for analysis.

View the Port Statistics

Displays detailed traffic statistics for each port.

Reboot the Switch From the Local Browser Interface

Remotely restarts the switch using its web interface.

Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch

Steps to resolve IP subnet conflicts for network access.

Hardware Troubleshooting Chart

Lists common hardware symptoms, causes, and solutions.

Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings

Details the default configuration settings of the switch.

Basic Technical Specifications

Provides key hardware specifications like network interfaces and standards.

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