Netgear Switch

Device Overview

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. The Switch connects to the network modem, or an ethernet wall port through an ethernet cable. The remaining ethernet ports on the switch can be used to connect computers, printers, and other network devices to the internet via ethernet cable.

For example, if you only had one ethernet port in your workspace, but you need to connect three computers and a printer to the network. You would connect the Switch to the ethernet port via ethernet cable, then connect the three computers and printer to the Switch via ethernet cables. All of the devices should now have internet access. 

We have two models of switches that are deployed from Headquarters. The Netgear GS205, a 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, and the Netgear GS208, an 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

The setup for these devices is simple:

1. Connect the switch to the modem or an ethernet wall jack with an ethernet cable. You can use any port on the switch.

2. Plug the power cable into the back of the switch, and connect to a power outlet. If the device does not automatically power on, you can press the power button on the side of the switch to turn the device on. 

3. Using ethernet cables, connect any capable network devices, including your Register computers, Back Office computers, and printers via ethernet cable(s). 

4. You are all set! Check on the computers that they have internet access. If you connected your printer to the switch, check to see that it is showing in 'Printers & scanners' on any computer that is also connected to the network.

Required Cables

Power Cable - This cable comes in the box, connects the switch device to its power source. 

Ethernet Cable(s) - These cables are used to make two different connections. One connects the Switch to the Modem/Cradlepoint device. The other connection type is used to connect computers to the Modem/Cradlepoint, up to 4-7 connections depending on the device.