FS726TP Hardware Installation Manual
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1. switch Flow control prevents packet loss temporarily inhibits devices from generating more traffic until the period of congestion ends ET NE _ throughput of a link Half duplex Half duplex A system that allows packets to transmitted and received but not at the same time Contrast with full duplex eee Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers This American organization was founded in 1963 and sets standards for computers and communications Internet Engineering Task Force An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for TCP IP networks In the network management area this group is responsible for the development of the SNMP protocol icmp Internet Group Management Protocol the standard for IP multicasting in the Internet IGMP is used to establish host memberships in multicast groups on a single network See IP multicast feo Internet Protocol IP is a layer 3 network protocol that is the standard for sending data through a network IP is part of the TCP IP set of protocols that describe the routing of packets to addressed devices Internet Protocol address A unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP IP The address is written as four octets separated with periods full stops and is made up of a network section an optional subnet section and a host section Sending data to distributed servers on a multicast backbone For large amounts of data IP Multicast is mo2. PageSof 19 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE Your NETGEAR Switch is a state of the art high performance IEEE compliant network solution designed for users who want the flexibility of Power over Ethernet in a non blocking switch with Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks boost performance and increase productivity There are 12 ports that can provide IEEE 802 3af compliant power and two built in 45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with built in Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP GBIC slots To simplify installation the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE and provides the following information e Overview Switch Features Package contents Overview Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with POE provides 12 10 100 ports that can provide both power and data over standard Cat5 cables With a PoE power budget of 100W you can power up to 12 Wireless access points anywhere you want without the limitation of a nearby power outlet 12 VoIP phones enabling a UPS power system to ensure your phones stay on if main power fails 12 IP based security cameras taking advantage of both the flexible deployment and the UPS possibility for guaranteed security Additionally two built in RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with built in Small For
3. FS726TP Hardware Installation Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 1 888 NETGEAR June 2005 2005 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the Netgear logo Auto Uplink ProSafe and Everybody s connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear Inc in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance wi
4. Page90f19 SFP GBIC Module The module bays accommodate standard SFP GBIC modules such as the AGM731F or AGM732F from NETGEAR allowing you to have fiber connections on your network The module bays are combo ports sharing a connection with an RJ 45 port Being a combo port only one type of connection can be active at any given time For example both copper and fiber port cannot be used at the same time If both connectors are plugged in at the same time the fiber port will be active The SFP GBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP GBIC module LED Descriptions The front panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE has LEDs that provide a quick and accurate display of link port speed and activity Table 2 1 summarizes the LEDs on the switch Table 2 1 Front Panel LEDs System Power LED Solid Green Power is supplied to the switch amp operating normally Off Power is Disconnected MAX POE Solid Yellow Indicates less than 7W of PoE power is available Blinking Yellow Indicates the PoE MAX LED was active in the previous two minutes Off There is at least 7W of PoE power available for another device 10 100M Ports Link ACT e Solid Green A valid 10 100Mbps link is established on the port Blinking Green Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at 100Mbps OFF No 10 100Mbps link is established on the port 100M Solid Green A valid 100Mbps link is established
5. use the Tools gt Reset command or remove AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power If the problem continues contact NETGEAR technical support In North America call 1 888 NETGEAR If you are outside of North America please refer to the support information card included with your product Auto Negotiation The RJ 45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end of the link supports auto negotiation If the device does not support auto negotiation the switch only determines the speed correctly and the duplex mode defaults to half duplex The gigabit port on the Gigabit module negotiates speed duplex mode and flow control provided that the attached device supports auto negotiation Page170f 19 APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 31 10 IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3z 1000Base X IEEE 802 3x flow control IEEE 802 3af DTE Power via MDI Management IEEE 802 1Q Static VLAN Up to 24 ranging from 2 to 4K Port based VLAN Up to 24 IEEE 802 1p Class of Service CoS Port based QoS options High Normal Port Trunking Manual as per IEEE802 3ad Link Aggregation IEEE 802 1D Spanning Tree Protocol RFC 1157 SNMP v1 Interface 24 RJ 45 connectors for 10BASE T 100BASE TX Auto Uplink on a
6. for environments that have a mix of Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet devices In addition all RJ 45 ports operate in half or full duplex mode increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to either 20 Mbps 200 Mbps or 2000 Mbps respectively The maximum segment length is 328 feet 100 meters over Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable but much longer for fiber connections using SFP GBIC modules Page60f19 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 GBIC modules Reset Button Factory Defaults Button Administrative switch management including IEEE 802 1Q Tag VLAN with up to 64 VIDs ranging in 2 to 4K Port based VLAN with up to 26 groups any one port can belong to different VLAN groups IEEE 802 1p QoS support 4 priority queues per port IEEE 802 3ad Link Aggregation support Web based management with embedded HTTP server provided Supports port setting function which allows user to enable disable each port set speed duplex mode and device follow control Support Auto Discovery application program for discovering and managing the switches on the network Support flash upgrading
7. front panel see Figure 4 4 Use Category 5 Cat5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable terminated with an RJ 45 connector to make these connections Note Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m 328 ft Step 5 Installing an SFP GBIC Module The following procedure describes how to install an SFP Gigabit Ethernet module in the switch s Gigabit module bay Standard SFP GBIC modules are sold separately from the FS726TP If you do not want to install an SFP GBIC module at this time skip this procedure To install an SFP GBIC module o Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay Press firmly to ensure the module seats into the connector Page Bof 19 Figure 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 you select an appropriate outlet use the following procedure to apply AC power Connect the female end of the supplied AC power adapter cable to the power receptacle on the back of the switch Connect the 3 pronged end of the AC power adapter cable to a grounded 3 pronged AC outlet When you apply power the Power LED on th
8. on the port OFF No 10Mbps link is established on the port PoE Ports ports 1 to 12 POE POE fault Solid Green The PoE powered device PD is connected and the port is supplying power successfully e Solid Yellow Indicates one of the following failures resulted in stopping power to that port Short circuit on PoE power circuit PoE power demand exceeds power available PoE current exceeds PD s classification Out of proper voltage band 44 57 VDC OFF No PoE powered device PD connected 10 100 1000M Ports Link ACT Solid Green A valid 10 100 1000Mbps link is established on the port Green Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at 10 100 1000Mbps OFF No 10 100 1000Mbps link is established on the port 100 1000M Solid Green A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port Solid Yellow A valid 100Mbps link is established on the port OFF No 100 1000Mbps link is established on the port SFP Mini GBIC Link Solid Green A valid link is established on the port OFF No link is established on the port Pagqe100f 19 Reset Button The FS726TP has a Reset Button to trigger a hardware reset of the switch This is equivalent to turning the power off and back on The last saved configuration will be loaded onto the switch as it resets To press the Reset Button insert a small device such as a paper clip into the opening to press the reces
9. 00BASE SX SFP GBIC for multimode fiber AGM732F 1000BASE LX SFP GBIC for single mode fiber AGM733 1000Base ZX SFP GBIC for long distance single mode fiber Page 1919
10. IA O oo e e PACKAGE CONTENTS TRAI OTT RITO DO TRA FRONT AND BACK PANELS 10 100 MBPS 45 PORTS POE PORTS LED DESCRIPTIONS RESET BUTTON FACTORY DEFAULTS BUTTON sa PREPARINGHTHEsS LIL STEP 2 INSTALLING THES SWITCH AE ITINERE STEP 3 CHECKING THE INSTALLATION di CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE WITCH inc loi 13 STEPS INSTALLING ANS MODULE noel aiar et 13 STEP 6 APPLYING AC POWE 5 T A TEP 7 SWITCH MANAGEME ROUBLESHOOTING CHART DDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOT Page4of 19 Figures Figure 1 1 Package ContentsS rrrrrrrrrrererererereseeeererezezeeee __5_____ _ _ _ _______________ Figure 2 1 Front Panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE da Figure 2 2 Back Panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with POE rrrrrrrrrrerereneneeeseererezeeezeo rese se ee ee rese eneneneneneneneneceee Figure 3 1 Example of Desktop Switching srsrrrerereziziziz rese ezio ie sere re enenenenenenenezeezenezezio nese sese sere ce ceenenenenenezeneeeee Figure 4 1 Attaching Mounting Brackets Figure 4 2 Connecting Devices to the Figure 4 3 Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726TP Tables
11. PoE Rubber footpads for tabletop installation Power cord Rack mount kit for installing the switch in a 19 inch rack Installation guide Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Wizard Discovery and User s manual Warranty Support Information Card If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately Page8df19 CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE Topics include Front and back panels e 24 10 100 Mbps and 2 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing RJ 45 ports e PoE Ports e 2 SFP GBIC Module bays LED descriptions e Reset Button Factory Defaults Button Front and Back Panels Figures 2 1 and 2 2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE The front panel contains LEDs and 45 jacks 2 SFP GBIC module bays The back panel has a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord NETGEAR presate 24 Port 10 100 Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726TP KI 57 19 a Auto Figure 2 2 Back Panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE 10 100 Mbps 45 Ports As Figure 2 1 shows the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE has 24 10 100 Mbps and 2 10 100 1000 Mbps Ru 45 ports These ports are auto sensing ports When you insert a cable into an RJ 45 port the switch automatically ascer
12. ch in a rack use the following procedure and refer to Figure 4 1 To perform this procedure you need the 19 inch rack mount kit supplied with your switch 1 Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch 2 Insert the screws provided in the rack mount kit through each bracket and into the bracket mounting holes in the switch 3 Tighten the screws with a 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket 4 Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack and insert two pan head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack 5 Tighten the screws with a 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack Page120f 19 Figure 4 1 Attaching Mounting Brackets Step 3 Checking the Installation Before you apply power Inspect the equipment thoroughly Verify that all cables are installed correctly Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard Be sure all equipment is mounted properly and securely OO 30 lt lt 0 Step 4 Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch s RJ 45 ports Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE contains Auto Uplink technology which allows you to attach devices using either straight through or crossover cables Figure 4 2 Connecting Devices to the Switch Connect each device to an RJ 45 network port on the switch s
13. configuration backup restore and factory reset Full compatibility with IEEE standards IEEE 802 31 10 IEEE 802 3u LOOBASE TX IEEE 802 3z ab 1000 1000Base T IEEE 802 3af Power over Ethemet IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control Auto sensing and auto negotiating capabilities for all ports Auto Uplink on all ports to make the right connection Integrated address Look Up Engine supports 8K absolute MAC addresses Full and half duplex functions for all RJ 45 ports Store and Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network Active flow control to minimize packet loss frame drops Half duplex back pressure control Full duplex IEEE 802 3x pause frame flow control LED indicators for port status monitoring Power LED to indicate power on off status Link Act LED to indicate link status and activity Dual color Mode LED to indicate speed activity for Gigabit ports Flexible installation Standalone desktop installation 19 inch standard rack mount Standard 1U case size Page7of 19 Package Contents Figure 1 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE mount kit Smart Switch Resource CD information card Installation Guide Warranty Support 2 8 a SS Figure 1 1 Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with
14. digital apparatus NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with POE do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation Check the NETGEAR Web page at http www NETGEAR com support 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 Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point of purchase representative Internet World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator URL http www NETGEAR com A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required Page3of 19 CONTENTS OVERVIEW riad rela aaa aa oo RIO A SIR
15. e switch s front panel will be Green If the Power LED does not go on check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the power source is good If this does not resolve the problem refer to Appendix B Troubleshooting Step 7 Switch Management through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial Configuration Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE 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 ports without using the management software However the management software can let you setup VLAN and Trunking features and also improve the efficiency of the switch and as a result improve its overall performance as well as the performance of your network After you power up the switch for the first time you can configure it using a Web browser or a utility program called Smart Wizard Discovery For more information about managing the switch see the Software Manual on the Smart Switch Resource CD Pag lAdf19 APPENDIX A GLOSSARY The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair cable The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over fiber optic cable The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair cable The IEEE specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over fiber optic cable 1000BASE T The IEEE specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ether
16. ications for the switch are shown in Appendix fhe AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch Environmental Temperature Install the switch in a dry area with ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight warm air exhausts hot air vents and heaters Operating humidity The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of 90 non condensing Ventilation Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of the switch Keep at least 2 inches 5 08 centimeters free on all sides for cooling Be sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where you intend to install the switch Operating conditions Keep the switch at least 6 ft 1 83 m away from nearest source of electromagnetic noise such as a photocopy machine Step 2 Installing the Switch You can install your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE on a flat surface or in a standard 19 inch rack Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self adhesive rubber footpads Stick one rubber foot pad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch The rubber footpads cushion the switch against shock vibrations They also provide space between each stacked switch for ventilation Installing the Switch in a Rack To install the swit
17. ive adapter card cable or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are functioning degradation is a problem switch and the connected device are not the same One or more devices are not Verify that the cabling is correct Be sure all connectors are part of the network properly connected or cabling does securely positioned in the required ports Equipment may not meet Ethernet guidelines have been accidentally disconnected ACT LED is flashing continuously on all A network loop redundant path Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one path from connected ports and the network is has been created see Figure 2 3 any networked device to any other networked device disabled Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Table B 1 do not resolve your problem refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes one step at a time Make sure that cable distances repeater limits and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations Switch Integrity If required verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch To reset the switch
18. lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55024 Class A CISPR 22 EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A CISPR 22 and EN 55 024 Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Page2of19 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This
19. ll ports 2 RJ 45 connectors for 1OBASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Auto Uplink on all ports 2 Gigabit Interface Converter SFP slots for SFP modules LEDs Per port Gigabit Link Activity Speed Per device Power Performance Specifications Forwarding modes Store and forward Bandwidth 8 8 Gbps Network latency Less than 20 microseconds for 64 byte frames in store and forward mode for 100 Mbps to 100 Mbps transmission Buffer memory 256 KB embedded memory per unit Address database size 8 000 media access control MAC addresses per system Mean Time Between Failure MTBF 300 000 hours 34 years Power Supply 5VDC 6A 48VDC 100W One System FAN PoE power budget 100W Physical Specifications Dimensions H x W x D 1 6 x 17 3 x 8 1 in 43 x 440 x 205 mm Weight 6 5 Ibs 2 9 kg Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 28 to 158 F Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity non condensing Storage humidity 95 maximum relative humidity non condensing Operating altitude 3 000 m 10 000 ft maximum Storage altitude 3 000 m 10 000 ft maximum Electromagnetic Emissions CE mark commercial FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class A C Tick Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A Safety CE mark commercial UL listed UL 1950 cUL IEC950 EN60950 CSA certified CSA 22 2 950 Page 18019 Modules AGM731F 10
20. m Factor Pluggable SFP GBIC slots that support non blocking 10 100 1000 networks Using these Gigabit ports you can create high speed connections to a server or network backbone For example you can e Connect switches to each other with high speed links e Link to high speed servers Provide 10 100 1000 copper and fiber connectivity Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package of features for the observation configuration and control of your network With a Web based Graphical User Interface GUI the switch s many capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner The switch s management features include configuration for port and switch information VLAN for traffic control port trunking for increased bandwidth and Class of Service CoS for traffic prioritization These features and more will allow you to better understand and control your network Initial discovery of your switch on your network requires the Smart Wizard Discovery program a utility that runs on a PC Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE can be free standing or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room It is IEEE compliant and offers low latency for high speed networking It includes two built in RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with SFP GBIC slots All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed This capability makes the switch ideal
21. ndwidth and other factors that measure the service quality provided to a Segment A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch bridge or repeater ISNMP__ Simple Network Management Protocol An IETF standard protocol for managing devices a TCP IP network Spanning Tree A technique that detects loops in a network and logically blocks the redundant paths ensuring that only one route P 9 exists between any two LANs Spanning Tree Protocol A protocol that finds the most efficient path between segments of a multi looped bridged network STP allows STP 9 redundant switches and bridges to be used for network resilience without the broadcast storms associated with looping If a switch or bridge falls a new path to a redundant switch or bridge is opened A device that interconnects several LANs to form a single logical LAN that comprises of several LAN segments Switches are similar to bridges in that they connect LANs of a different type however they connect more LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol This is the name for two of the most well known protocols developed for the interconnection of networks Originally a UNIX standard TCP IP is now supported on almost all platforms and is the protocol of the Internet TCP relates to the content of the data traveling through a network ensuring that the information sent arrives in one
22. net over Category 5 twisted pair cable A feature that allows twisted pair ports to advertise their capabilities for speed duplex and flow control When Auto negotiation connected to a port that also supports auto negotiation the link can automatically configure itself to the optimum setup A feature that allows twisted pair ports to sense if a normal MDI X or uplink MDI connection is necessary and make the right link It adjusts for straight through or crossover cables Backbone Backbone The part of a network used as a primary path for transporting traffic between network segments Bandwidth The information capacity measured in bits per second that a channel could transmit Bandwidth examples include 10 Mbps for Ethernet 100 Mbps for Fast Ethernet and 1000 Mbps I Gbps for Gigabit Ethernet Baud The signaling rate of a line that is the number of transitions voltage or frequency changes made per second Also known as line speed A packet sent to all devices on a network Broadcast storin Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb all the available network bandwidth and can cause a network to fail Broadcast storms can be due to faulty network devices or network loops Determining whether current solutions can satisfy future demands Capacity planning includes evaluating potential Capacity planning workload and infrastructure changes Class of Service A term to describe treating different types of traffic with diffe
23. piece when it reaches its destination a IP relates to the address of the end station to which data is being sent as well as the address of the destination network Traffic prioritization Giving time critical data traffic a higher quality of service over other non critical data traffic Unicast A packet sent to a single end station on a network Virtual LAN A logical association that allows users to communicate as if they were physically connected to a single VLAN i LAN independent of the actual physical configuration of the network Page 16019 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE Topics include Troubleshooting chart o Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table B 1 lists symptoms causes and solutions of possible problems Table B 1 Troubleshooting Chart Power LED is off No power is received Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch and the connected device Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications Link LED is off or intermittent Port connection is not working Check the crimp on the connectors and make sure that the plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at both the switch and the connecting device Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications See Appendix D Check for a defect
24. re efficient than normal Internet transmissions because the server can broadcast a message to many recipients simultaneously Unlike traditional Internet traffic that requires separate connections for each source destination pair IP multicasting allows many recipients to share the same source This means that just one set of packets is transmitted for all the destinations LAN Local Area Network A network of end stations such as PCs printers servers and network devices hubs and switches that cover a relatively small geographic area usually not larger than a floor or building The ability to distribute traffic across various ports of a device such as switch to provide efficient optimized Load balancing traffic throughout the network An event that occurs when two network devices are connected by more than one path thereby causing packets to Pag b5df19 repeatedly cycle around the network and not reach their destination fer i ion any one time a MAC address assigned to them as they are used to identify other devices in a network troubleshooting Multicast ________ PoE Power Over Ethernet Port speed The speed that a port on a device uses to communicate with another device or the network Port trunking The ability to combine multiple ports on a device to create a single high bandwidth connection A set of rules for communication between devices on a network Quality of Service car to describe delay throughput ba
25. rent levels of service priority Higher priority traffic gets faster treatment during times of switch congestion A term used to describe two colliding packets in an Ethernet network Collisions are a part of normal Ethernet Collision operation but a sudden prolonged increase in the number of collisions can indicate a problem with a device particularly if it is not accompanied by a general increase in traffic This appendix defines terms associated with switching technology A computer printer or server that is connected to a network End station A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation Ethernet networks transmit packets at a rate of 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 100 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 1000 Mbps 1 Gbps A technique for identifying and alerting administrators about connections such as those associated with switch ports that are experiencing congestion or failure or exceeding an administrator defined threshold The process of screening a packet for certain characteristics such as source address destination address or protocol Filtering is used to determine whether traffic is to be forwarded and can also prevent unauthorized access to a network or network devices A congestion control mechanism Congestion is caused by devices sending traffic to already overloaded port on a
26. sed button The LEDs on the switch should go out and then come back on as the switch goes through its Power On Switch Test POST Factory Defaults Button The FS726TP has a Factory Default Button to enable you to clear out the current configuration and return to the factory settings This will clear out all settings including the password VLAN settings and port configurations Papudo CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726TP Smart Switch with PoE Switch installation involves the following steps Step 1 Preparing the site Step 2 Installing the switch Step 3 Checking the installation Step 4 Connecting devices to the switch Step 5 Installing an SFP GBIC module Step 6 Apply AC power Step 7 Switch management through a Web Brower or the PC Utility for initial configuration Step 1 Preparing the Site Before you install your switch be sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Site Requirements Mounting Desktop installations Provide a flat table or shelf surface Rack mount installations Use a 17 inch 48 3 centimeter EIA standard equipment rack that is grounded and physically secure You also need the rack mount kit supplied with your switch e ere e panel LEDs and access power connector Power source Provide a power source within 6 feet 1 8 meters of the installation location Power specif
27. tains the maximum speed 10 or 100 or 1000 Mbps and duplex mode half or full duplex of the attached device All ports support only unshielded twisted pair UTP cable terminated with an 8 pin RJ 45 plug To simplify the procedure for attaching devices all RJ 45 ports support Auto Uplink This technology lets you attach devices to the RJ 45 ports either straight through or crossover cables When you insert a cable into the switch s RJ 45 port the switch automatically Senses whether the cable is a straight through or crossover cable and Determines whether the link to the attached device requires a normal connection such as when connecting the port to a PC or an uplink connection such as when connecting the port to a router switch or hub e Configures the RJ 45 port to enable communications with the attached device without requiring user intervention In this way the Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or straight through cables when attaching devices PoE ports Ports 1 through 12 can provide standards based PoE power Simply plug in the cable and the switch will test to see if the attached device can and should receive power Devices that cannot accept PoE power are safe and will not be damaged by plugging into these ports Devices that can accept PoE power will negotiate the right amount of power and power will be supplied
28. th the regulations Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement This equipment is in the first category information equipment to be used in commercial and or industrial areas and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and or industrial areas Consequently when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu
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