NETGEAR ProSAFE GS105Ev2, Installation Manual

Installation Guide

1. Register your switch

1.  From a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, visit 

my.netgear.com

2.  Log in to your NETGEAR account.

If you do not have a free NETGEAR account, you can create one.

The My Products page displays.

3.  From the menu on the left, select 

Register a Product

.

4.  In the 

Serial Number

 field, type the serial number of your device.

The serial number is 13 digits long. It is printed on the switch label.

5.  From the 

Date of Purchase

 menu, select the date when you purchased the 

device.

6.  Click the 

REGISTER

 button.

The switch is registered with NETGEAR.

A confirmation email is sent to your NETGEAR account email address.

5-Port Gigabit Ethernet 
Smart Managed Plus Switch

GS105Ev2

Package contents

•  Switch
•  Power adapter (varies by region)
•  Wall-mount kit
•  Installation guide
Ethernet cables not included

2. Connect the switch

This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect it to a device 
located outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge pro-
tected, and you must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the switch 
and the outdoor device. Failure to do so can damage the switch.

WARNING: 

Before connecting the GS105Ev2 device to outdoor cables 

or devices, see 

https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 

for safety and warranty 

information.

GS105Ev2 switch

Router

Internet

Laptop

Access point

Desktop computer

Server

Laptop

Sample connections