Introduction
The NETGEAR® 8-Port Fast Ethernet Switch Model FS608 provides you with a low-cost,
reliable, high-performance switch to connect up to eight different Ethernet-enabled devices
(such as computers, file servers, print servers, printers, routers and hubs).
You use the FS608 switch to build a small network that enables you to have 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps access to other devices on the network. Also, with this switch, you can add extra
computers to your cable or DSL router. Unlike a hub that shares its connection with all
devices, the FS608 switch provides a full, dedicated 100 Mbps (or 10 Mbps) connection
between two devices. If a device has full-duplex capability, the FS608 switch provides a
200 Mbps (or 20 Mbps) connection.
Ethernet cables come as either straight-through or crossover cables—depending on whether
you’re connecting to a device (computer, server, or printer) or networking equipment (hub,
switch, or router). With the Auto Uplink™ feature, you don’t have to worry about which one
you use. Each port on the FS608 switch automatically configures itself correctly when you plug
in a device’s cable.
If you have a problem with your switch, NETGEAR offers support 24 hours a day and 7 days
a week on the Web (www.NETGEAR.com), by e-mail ([email protected]) and by
phone (see the provided support information card for phone numbers).
Installation Overview
Estimated Time: 5–10 minutes
1.
Unpack the box and verify the contents.
2.
Prepare to install the switch.
3.
Install the switch and connect the other devices.
NETGEAR, INC.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA
Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
Technical Support
YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAIN
PROOF OF PURCHASE and the warranty information.
To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product
documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
You’ll find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the
customer service area. If you want to contact technical support by telephone, see the support
information card for the correct telephone number for your country.
NETGEAR, Inc.
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and/or other countries.
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Information is subject to change without notice.
Fast Ethernet Switch FS608