Network Adapter User's Guide

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v1.0, March 2007
About This Manual
The NETGEAR
®
GS108T Smart Switch™ Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install,
configure, and troubleshoot the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch. The information in this manual is
intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italics URL links
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.