NETGEAR GS104 manual Introduction, Installation Overview

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Introduction

The NETGEAR® 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Model GS104 provides you with a low-cost, reliable, high-performance switch to connect up to four different Ethernet-enabled devices (such as computers, file servers and routers) at blazing Gigabit Ethenet speeds.

Model GS104 4-Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The GS104 Gigabit Ethernet Switch enables you to build a small network that gives you 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps access to other devices on the network. It provides a full, dedicated 1000 (or 100, or 10 Mbps) connection between two devices. If a device has full-duplex capability, the GS104 switch provides a 2000 Mbps (or 200, or 20 Mbps) connection. This means the GS104 can instantly move even very large files across your network. As an added benefit, this switch works with both Windows and Macintosh computers.

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 GS104 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 (support@NETGEAR.com) 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.

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Contents Port Switch Installation Overview IntroductionUnpack the Box and Verify Contents Prepare to Install the Switch Install the Switch and Connect 3Other Devices Technical Specifications Switch has no powerStatement of Conditions Technical Support