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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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...; Protocols
Management Access Overview
Your NETGEAR Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. You can use the 10/ 100 Mbps ports and the built-in Gigabit ports without using the management software. However, the management software allows you configure ports, VLAN and Trunking features...
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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
2-3
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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
3-2
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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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Firmware Menu
Smart Switch Series Software Manual
There are 2 options available: • Configuration Backup • Factory Reset
Firmware> Configuration Backup Page
You can backup the system and switch settings to your workstation. This can help you to reconfigure the switch quickly if you have to re-set to factory defaults. Additionally, if you want to try out different configurations on ...
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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...
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Features
The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE. • Twenty-four 10/100 Mbps and two 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet switching ports • Twelve ports that support Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af compliant) • Two SFP GBIC combo Gigabit Ethernet slots for optional fiber connectivity • Automatic detection of SFP...
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... 4-3. Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726TP
Step 6: Applying AC Power
NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE does not have an ON/OFF switch; the only method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Before you connect the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which can turn off power to the switch. After...
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... are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. See Appendix D.
Half- or full-duplex setting on the switch and the connected device are not the same.
One or more devices are not properly connected, or cabling does not meet Ethernet guidelines.
A network loop (redundant path) has been created (see Figure 2-3).
Check for a defective adapter card, cable, or port by testing them in an...