I cannot log in to my gs308e via a web brower on the same network

"cannot" isn't really a useful information at all.

 

Does your GS308E have an IP address (assigned by dhcp or by a static config). in the same IP subnet like your network LAN IP subnet?

 

Start your troubleshooting with the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT) or check our router DHCP / Attached Devices table first.

 

Should the NSDT show the switch on the default IP address 192.168.0.239, ensure it's connected to your router LAN, and toggle the switch power (disconnect and reconnect the power).

 

It's all nicely documented in the NETGEAR 5-Port and 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus SOHO Switch Model GS305E and GS308E Installation Guide. A printed version of the Installation Guide is part of your product packaging for sure. In case you need more, the full documentation is there -> https://www.netgear.com/support/product/gs308e#docs 

 

Then chime back with your findings. For my part, I'm enjoying my coffee now. And no, I'm not a Netgear rep here, just a friendly community member  

 

PS. One post is perfectly sufficient...