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Smart Switch Series Software Manual
NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
July 2005
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... your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com. • Call Technical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America, please refer to
the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with your switch. • Email Technical Support at support@NETGEAR.com...
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...3-11 Firmware Menu ...3-12 Firmware> Configuration Backup Page 3-12 Firmware> Factory Reset Page 3-12 Logout ...3-13 Chapter 5 Software Upgrade
Appendix A Default Settings
Appendix B IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs ...A-2 Appendix C Port-Based VLAN
Port-based VLANs ...A-1 Example ...A-1 Scenarios: ...A-2
Appendix D Cabling Guidelines
Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines...
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...Guide
Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR™ Smart Switch Series Switch.
Audience
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, and wireless technology tutorial information is provided in the Appendices.
This document describes configuration commands for the Smart Switch Series Switch software...
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... information of importance or special interest.
This manual is written for the Smart Switch Series Switch according to these specifications:
Table 1-1.
Manual Specifications
Product Version Manual Publication Date
Smart Switch Series Switch July 2005
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
1-2
About This Guide
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... software allows you configure ports, VLAN and Trunking features and also improve the efficiency of the switch and, as a result, improve the overall performance of your network. The Switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage the switch using any of the following methods: • Smartwizard Discovery Utility program • Web browser interface
After you power...
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Smart Switch Series Software Manual
Table 2-1.
Comparing Switch Management Methods
Management Method
Advantages
Disadvantages
SmartWizard Discovery Utility
• No IP address or subnet needed Show all • Not convenient for remote access switches on the network
• User-friendly interface • Firmware upgradeable
Web browser
• Can be accessed from any location via the...
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Smart Switch Series Software Manual
Switch Management Overview
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...) as well as if you do not have a DHCP server.
For a Network with a DHCP Server
1. Connect the Smart Switch to a DHCP network. 2. Power on the Smart Switch by plugging in power cord. 3. Install the Smartwizard Discovery program on your computer 4. Start the Smartwizard Discovery utility. (Chapter 4 has detailed instructions on the
Smartwizard Discovery utility) 5. Click Discover of the Smartwizard...
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Smart Switch Series Software Manual
Figure 3-2: Smartwizard Discovery > Web Access
7. To manage your switch via your web browser, click Web Access. The main page below will display. The default password is password.
Figure 3-3: Web Management main page
Getting Started
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Smart Switch Series Software Manual
For a Network without a DHCP Server
1. Connect your switch to your existing network. 2. Power on your switch by plugging in the power cord. 3. The default IP is 192.168.0.239. 4. Install the Smartwizard Discovery program on your PC. 5. Start the Smartwizard Discovery utility. 6. Click Discover to find your switch. 7. Click Configuration Setting.
Figure 3-4: ...
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11. To manage your switch via your web browser, click Web Access. The main page below will display. The default password is password.
Figure 3-5: Web Management main page
Getting Started
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Chapter 4 Web-Based Management Interface
Your NETGEAR Smart Switch series provides a built-in browser interface that lets you configure and manage it remotely using a standard Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. This interface also allows for system monitoring of the switch. The help page will cover many of the basic functions and...
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....
• Click OK in the File Download dialog box.
• When download process is finished, click OK to confirm disconnection of current browser connection.
Note: Please be aware that the switch will reboot after a successful restore. Note: The Backup file does not affect the password and MAC address of the switch
Firmware> Factory Reset Page
You can always...
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... Firmware path below Firmware setting.
Alternatively, you can click Browse to locate the file. 6. Click Start to download the new firmware file in non-volatile memory. Note: Once the system finishes firmware upgrade process, the switch will automatically reboot. The Smartwizard Discovery utility will determine success of upgrade process based on the success of the system reboot.
Software Upgrade...
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Smart Switch Series Software Manual
Note: Flat "silver satin" telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone cable results in excessive collisions, causing the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected from the network.
Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable
When using the new 1000BASE-T standard, the limitations of cable installations and the steps ...
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Smart Switch Series Software Manual
Unlike 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, which use only ...Ethernet network, it is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use RJ-45 plugs. The RJ-45 plug accepts 4-pair UTP or shielded twisted-pair (STP) 100-ohm cable and connects into the RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 connector is used to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable; it supports...
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Smart Switch Series Software Manual Table-D-3. 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
PIN
1 2
3 6
4 5
7 8
CHANNEL
A B C D
DESCRIPTION
Rx/Tx ... Rx/Tx Data
Conclusion
For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications...