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ProSafe 8 Port Gigabit Switch 10/100/1000 Mbps GS108A Installation Guide
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10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch GS108 1000M 100M On=Link, Blink=Act 10M: On=Link, Blink=Act 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pwr Green=FDX, Yellow=Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Introduction ® The NETGEAR ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS108A provides you with a low-cost, reliable, high-performance switch to connect up to eight different Ethernet-enabled devices (such as computers, file servers and routers) at blazing Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Model GS108A ProSafe 8-Port The GS108A Gigabit Ethernet Swi
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10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch GS108 1000M 100M On=Link, Blink=Act 10M: On=Link, Blink=Act 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pwr Green=FDX, Yellow=Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Unpack the Box and Verify the Contents 1 1 Model GS108A ProSafe 8-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch Wall-mount hardware Warranty/support information card Power adapter When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: • ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch GS108A • AC power adapter • Wall-mou
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Prepare to Install the Switch 2 2 Decide where you want to place the switch. Find a flat horizontal surface — such as a table, desk or shelf. The switch comes with wall-mounting screws. You’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: • Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent. • Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of the switch. • Well ventila
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Install the Switch and Connect the Other Devices 3 3 Apple G4 PC with Server with GA311 DSL GA311 Adapter modem Adapter LOCAL 10/100M 87654321 INTERNET 12VDC 1.2A OFF ON GS108A ProSafe 8-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall Gigabit Ethernet Switch 1. Place the switch on a flat surface or hook onto the screws. 2. For 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 pow
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Troubleshooting The Power light is not lit The switch has no power. • Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the switch. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If the socket is controlled by a light switch, make sure the switch is in the on position. • Make sure you are using the NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your switch. The Port number light is not lit for a connected
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Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving 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 herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GS108 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accorda
