Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware
Related documentation.......................................................................7
Switch package contents.....................................................................7
Supported switch models....................................................................7
Model GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP LEDs...............7
Switch label............................................................................................8
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................9
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch in Your Network
Set up the switch in your network and power on the switch.........13
Methods to discover or access the switch.......................................13
Access the switch and discover the IP address of the switch........14
Access the switch from a Mac or Windows-based computer using
the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool..........................................14
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch...........................................15
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch through a network
connection......................................................................................16
Set up a fixed IP address for the switch by connecting directly to
the switch off-network...................................................................17
Change the language of the device UI............................................19
Change the switch password............................................................19
Register the switch..............................................................................20
Chapter 3 Optimize the Switch Performance
Set the quality of service mode and port rate limits......................22
Use port-based quality of service and set port priorities..........22
Use 802.1P/DSCP quality of service............................................24
Manage broadcast filtering and set port storm control rate
limits.................................................................................................25
Manage individual port settings.......................................................26
Set rate limits for a port.................................................................26
Set the priority for a port...............................................................27
Manage flow control for a port.....................................................28
Change the speed for a port or disable a port..........................29
Add or change the name label for a port...................................31
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