Installation
ProSAFE Plus 8-Port Gigabit Switch
Model GS108Ev3
Package Contents
• ProSAFE® Plus 8-Port Gigabit Switch
• Power adapter (localized to country of sale)
• Wall-mount kit
• Resource CD
• Installation guide (this document)
Connect the Switch to Your Network
1. Connect the switch.
2. Connect your devices to the ports on the switch.
3. Connect the power adapter to the switch and plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the front of the switch lights and the port LEDs for
connected devices light.
Access the Switch
ProSAFE Plus switches are plug-and-play, so you can use them without
configuration. You can configure your switch using the local browser–based
managment interface or by using ProSAFE Plus Utility on a Windows-based
computer. To use the local browser interface, you must know the IP address of
the switch.
To find the firmware, documentation, soware, or other files, visit
downloadcenter.netgear.com. For information about updating the firmware, see
the user manual.
Find the IP Address of the Switch Using the NETGEAR
Insight App
1. On your iOS or Android mobile device, visit the App store or Google Play,
search for NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest app.
2. Connect a port on the switch to a LAN port on a router that is connected to
the Internet.
3. Connect your mobile device to the WiFi network of the router or access point
that the switch is connected to.
4. Open the NETGEAR Insight app.
5. If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap CREATE NETGEAR ACCOUNT
and follow the onscreen instructions.
6. To log in to your NETGEAR account, tap LOG IN and enter your credentials.
The NETGEAR Insight app can discover the switch and display its IP address.
Note: When configuring your GS108Ev3 switch, we recommend that you use a
computer.
Find the IP Address of the Switch Using the NETGEAR
Discovery Tool
The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool lets you discover the switch in your network
and access the local browser interface of the switch from a Mac or a 64-bit
Windows-based computer. Download the Switch Discovery Tool by visiting
netgear.com/support/product/gs108ev3.aspx#download.
Sample connection
GS108Ev3
Optional router
Optional modem
Computer
Server
Internet
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