Installation Guide
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100M 10M
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
GS108Ev3
Package contents
• Switch
• Power adapter (varies by region)
• Wall-mount kit
• Installation guide
GS108Ev3 switch
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Desktop
1. Register the switch
1. From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit
2. Log in to your NETGEAR account.
Note:
If you don’t have a free NETGEAR account, you can create one.
The My Products page displays.
3. From the menu on the left, select Register a Product.
4. In the
Serial Number
field, type the serial number of your switch.
The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the switch label.
5. From the
Date of Purchase
menu, select the date that you purchased the
switch.
6. Click the
REGISTER
button.
Your switch is registered to your NETGEAR account.
A confirmation email is sent to your NETGEAR account email address.
2. Connect the switch
Sample connections
Note:
We recommend that you use a Category 5e (Cat 5e) cable or higher-rated
cable for Gigabit Ethernet connections.
This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect it to a device
located outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge
protected, and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the
switch and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the switch.
3. Check the LEDs
When you connect the power cord to the switch and plug it into an electrical
outlet, the LEDs indicate the status:
LED
Description
Power LED
Solid green
The switch is powered on and operating normally.
Off
Power is not supplied to the switch.
Left port LED
Right port LED
Combined, these RJ-45 port LEDs indicate link,
speed, and activity.
Solid green
Solid green
A valid 1 Gbps port link is established.
Solid green
Off
A valid 100 Mbps port link is established.
Off
Solid green
A valid 10 Mbps port link is established.
Blinking green
Blinking green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at
1 Gbps.
Blinking green
Off
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at
100 Mbps.
Off
Blinking green
The port is transmitting or receiving packets at
10 Mbps.
Off
Off
No port link is established.
Before connecting this switch to outdoor cables or devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
