NETGEAR GS108T-200NAS Chapter Physical Description, GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration

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Chapter 2

Physical Description

This chapter describes the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include:

GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration

LED Designations

Device Hardware Interfaces

GS108T Front and Back Panel Configuration

The GS108T Smart Switch is an eight-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Smart Switch. Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link partner automatically

Figure 2-1illustrates the NETGEAR GS108T Smart Switch front panel:

Link/Speed/ACT LEDs

Power/Status LED

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

Figure 2-1

The front panel contains the following:

Eight RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports

Reset button to restart the device

Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults

Link, Speed, and Activity LEDs for each port

Power and Status LED

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc GS108T Hardware Installation GuideTrademarks Contents Appendix B Technical Specifications Index Conventions, Formats and Scope About This ManualHow to Print this Manual Part Number Version Date Description Revision HistoryViii About This Manual Overview Chapter IntroductionFeatures Package Contents GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Chapter Physical Description GS108T Front and Back Panel ConfigurationLED Designations Power ConnectorPort LEDs DesignationDevice Hardware Interfaces Powered-Device PortSystem LEDs RJ-45 PortsFactory Defaults Button Reset ButtonChapter Applications Desktop SwitchingApplications Characteristics Requirements Chapter InstallationPreparing the Site Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the SwitchWall Mounting the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Checking the InstallationUsing an AC Power Source Applying PowerUsing a PoE Power Source Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Troubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution Configuration Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsAuto-Negotiation GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix B Technical SpecificationsInterface Electromagnetic Emissions GS108T Hardware Installation Guide Numerics IndexIndex-2