NETGEAR GS108T manual Troubleshooting Tips, Technical Support

Models: GS108T

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Troubleshooting Tips

The Smartwizard Discovery utility finds the switch and displays its MAC Address, IP Address, and model number. If you cannot configure your switch, verify that the IP address configuration of the PC is in the same subnet as the switch. If they are not on the same subnet, click Configuration Setting and enable DHCP.

3.Click to select the line displaying the details of your switch. If there are multiple smart switches in your network, be sure to select the one you want to configure.

4.Click Web Access to view the switch Login screen.

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5.Enter the default password of password in lower case letters and click Login. The System > Management screen will display. Consult the Resource CD or the on-line link to the Reference Manual by selecting Help > User Guide for assistance with configuration procedures.

Select from the configuration menu options to configure the switch for your network.

Troubleshooting Tips

Following are some tips to correct simple problems that might occur.

Be sure to power on your PC and smart switch in the correct sequence.

Follow this sequence. Turn off the smart switch and computer. First, turn on the smart switch and wait two minutes. Next turn on the computer.

Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.

For each powered on computer connected to the smart switch with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding smart switch LAN port status light will be lit.

Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.

In most cases, computers should be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP.

If your network uses static IP addresses, be sure the switch and computer are configured with valid IP addresses.

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.

After completing setup and configuration, locate the serial number on the bottom label of the Smart Switch and use it to register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register.

Registration on the web site or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.

Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and web support.

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