NETGEAR GS108A manual

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  • Page 1

    T echnical Supp ort Please refer to the S upport Information card that shipped with y our product. By r egistering your product at www .NETGEAR.com/r egister , we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Supp ort Inf ormation Phone: 1-888-NET GEAR (F or US & Canada o[...]

  • Page 2

    10/100/1000 Mbps GS108A Installation Guide ProSafe 8 Por t Gigabit Switch[...]

  • Page 3

    Introduction The NETGEAR ® P roS afe 8-P or t Gigabit E thernet Switch M odel GS108A pro vides you with a low-cost, r eliable, high-performance switch to connect up to eight different Ethernet-enabled devices (such as computers, file servers and routers) at blazing Gigabit Ethernet speeds. The GS108A Gigabit E thernet Switch enables y ou to build [...]

  • Page 4

    Unpack the Bo x and V erify the Contents When you open the box, verify that you r eceived everything. The package includes: • P roSafe 8-P ort Gigabit Ethernet S witch GS108A • AC pow er adapter • W all-mounting screws • GS108A Installation G uide (this document) • W arranty/support information card If you don ’ t have everything listed[...]

  • Page 5

    Prepare to Install the Switch Decide where you want to place the switch. F ind a flat horizontal sur face — such as a table, desk or shelf. The switch comes with wall-mounting screws. Y ou ’ re welcome to use the screws if you want to hang the switch in an open space on a wall. Make sure the selected location is: • N ot in direct sunlight or [...]

  • Page 6

    Install the Switch and Connect the Other De vices 1. Place the switch on a flat surface or hook onto the screws. 2. F or each device, insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the port in the device and insert the other end into one of the Ethernet ports on the switch. 3. Connect the power adapter ’ s cord into the back of the switch and then plug[...]

  • Page 7

    T roub leshooting The P ower light is not lit The switch has no power . • Make sure the po wer cord is properly connected to the switch. • Make sure the po wer adapter is properly connected to a functioning pow er outlet. If it’ s in a power strip , make sure the power strip is turned on. I f the socket is controlled by a light switch, make s[...]

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    Statement of Conditions In the interest of impro ving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability , NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described her[...]