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July 2012

Troubleshooting

The Power LED is not lit.

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Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected.

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Make sure that the power adapter is connected to a 

functioning power outlet or power strip. 

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Make sure you that are using the NETGEAR power adapter 

supplied with your switch.

The Port LED for a device is off or stays on continuously.

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Make sure that the cable connectors are securely plugged in 

at the switch and the device.

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Make sure that the connected device is turned on.

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If the Ethernet cable is connected to a NIC or other Ethernet 

adapter, make sure that the card or adapter is installed 

correctly and is working.

Make sure that the cable is less than 328 feet (100 meters).

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your 
device, locate the serial number on the label of your product. 
Use it to register your product at:

http://www.NETGEAR.com/register

Registration is required to use our telephone support service. 
For product updates, additional documentation, and support go 
to: 

http://support.netgear.com

For complete DoC, go to the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity 
website at: 

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.

WARNING: 

Do not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight 

spaces, in drawers, or on carpets. Make sure your equipment is 
surrounded by at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air space. 

This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 

2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE 

Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should 

be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction 

implementing the WEEE Directive.

NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or 

registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States 

and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand 

and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective 

holders. © 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. 
For indoor use only in all EU countries and Switzerland.

Technical Specifications

Standards compatibility

IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

Network interface

RJ-45 connector for 10BASE-T and 

100BASE-TX 

Power

12W max. and 12V @ 1.0A DC input

Power consumption (max.) FS305: 2.3W

FS308: 2.7W

Dimensions

FS305: 102 x 94 x 26 mm
(4.02 x 3.7 x 1.02 in.)
FS308: 158 x 102 x 26 mm
(6.22 x 4.02 x 1.02 in.)

Weight

FS305: 240 g (0.53 lbs)
FS308: 441 g (0.97 lbs)

Operating temperature

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Operating humidity

90% maximum relative humidity, 

non-condensing

Safety agency approvals 

for the power adapter

CE mark, CB

Performance Specifications

Frame filter rate

14,880 frames/sec max. for 10M port

148,800 frames/sec max. for 100M port

Frame forward rate

14,880 frames/sec max. for 10M port

148,800 frames/sec max. for 100M port

Network latency (using 64-

byte packets)

100 Mbps:12 

μ

s

10 Mbps: 85 

μ

s

Address database size

FS305: 2K MAC addresses

FS308: 1K MAC addresses

Queue buffer

FS305: 384 KB embedded

FS308: 768 KB embedded

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