Installation Manual

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v1.1, April 2010
Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch! Your
NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution
designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity
to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are 8 twisted-paired
ports on the front panel of the switch which support non-stop 10/100/1000 networks. To simplify
installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
This chapter serves as the introduction for usin
g your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch
and provides the following information:
•Overview
• Switch Features
• Package contents
Overview
Your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch provides 8 twisted-pair ports that support 10/100/
1000 Megabit link speed. Using these Gigabit slots, you can create high-speed connections to a
server or network backbone. For example, you can:
• Connect switches to each other with high-speed links