Brand: D-Link
Category: Networking
Document Type: Quick Start Guide
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Quick Start Guide for GO-SW-5G & 8G
Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 8:02 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2020-07-16
Warranty Information
Contact your reseller if any items are missing from your packaging.
Step 1: Connecting the power adapter
Plug the power adapter into a free wall socket, then plug the other end of the power adapter cable into the power port of the GO-SW-5G & 8G. The power LED will light up, confirming that the device is powered up successfully.
Step 2: Connecting your Network Devices
Use a LAN cable to connect your network device to one of the 5 ports on the GO-SW-5G/ or 8 ports on the GO-SW-8G.
Step 3: Determine that the Switch is Powered On
The Power LED indicator light is green when the Switch is receiving power; otherwise, it is off.
Determine that the Network Devices are Connected
The Link/Act LED indicator light is green when the port is connected to a device. The green indicator blinks as data is transmitted or received.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| WHAT TO DO IF THE POWER LED IS NOT LIT UP? | Check if the power adapter is properly connected to a wall socket and the back of the GO-SW-5G & 8G. |
| WHAT TO DO IF A CONNECTED DEVICE IS NOT DETECTED? | First check if the Port LED is flashing. If the Port LED is not illuminated, try connecting the device using a different LAN cable. |