How do I setup my Netgear port 5 Gigabit Ethernet switch?

  1. Connect the equipment. Connect Port 5 on the switch to your router. Connect Ports 1–4 on the switch to your power over Ethernet (PoE) or non-PoE devices.
  2. Connect to power.
  3. Check the status.

What is a Netgear Gigabit switch used for?

A switch is used in a wired network to connect to other devices using Ethernet cables. The switch allows each connected device to talk to the others. Wireless-only networks do not use switches because devices such as wireless routers and adapters communicate directly with one another.

How do I setup a NETGEAR network switch?

Download the latest firmware for your switch from the NETGEAR support site and install it. Connect a computer to your switch’s local management interface and enable Insight management mode. Add your switch to Insight and start configuring it. (Optional) Configure settings that cannot be managed in Insight.

What does a gigabit desktop switch do?

Like the other Ethernet switches, the Gigabit Ethernet switch is responsible for directing the bandwidth of your network connection to different home network wired devices such as computers. However, it can support 10, 100 and 1000Mbps data rate, which improves the reliability and functionality of a home network.

When would you use a gigabit switch?

But a Gigabit Ethernet switch is essential when you don’t have enough Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired devices. Moreover, if you prefer to use wires for faster speed or plan to install Gigabit Ethernet ports in your home wall, a Gigabit Ethernet switch is also a better idea.

How do I connect my NETGEAR Prosafe switch?

Connect an Ethernet cable from an Ethernet port on your computer to an Ethernet network port on the switch or to the OOB port on the switch. Launch a web browser and enter the default IP address of the switch in the address field of the browser: – For access over an Ethernet network port, enter 169.254. 100.100.