NETGEAR’s FS524sStackable Switch connects m ultiple PCs together
with web, print, file, and e-mail servers, as well as routers.The 2 dedicated
stacking ports on the back of each switch allow you full use of the 24 Fast
Ethernet ports on the front. You can grow your network up to 96 users with
additional switches, using a robust backbon e bandwidth of up to 4000 Mbps.
POWERFUL
Stacking 4 Gigabit connection gives 24-10/100 ports high-performance data transfer and
eliminates bottlenecks between switches
COST-EFFECTIVE
Gives you the same throughput you'd get with a more expensive 24+2 copper gigabit switch,
but for much less money. With the FS524s, you can expand your network without paying for
extras—the stacking port is built-in and the stacking cable is included.
EXPANDABLE
Provides connectivity for up to 4 switches,enabling your network to support as many as
96 users and allowing for incremental network growth as your budget allows.
SELF-HEALING
If one box in a stack fails, the others continue to communicate.
HASSLE-FREE
Everything for stacking is included and installation is easy—it’s Plug and Play.
Stackable
for high-speed expandability
FS524
s
St acking Fast Ethernet Switch
Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides free, 24x7
telephone and e-mail technical
support in English, with selected
local language support during
office hours.
www.NETGEAR.com
10/100 Mbps
NETGEAR Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com
www.NETGEAR.com
In-Country Phone Support
(24x7 phone support in English, local language support during office hours.)
NETGEAR™ is a trademark of
NETGEAR, Inc. Windows® is
a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. Other
brand and product names are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective
holders. Information is subject
to change without notice.
All rights reserved.
October 2000
www.NETGEAR.com
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Network ports
Twenty-four 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet
RJ-45 ports
Stacking ports
Two 2 Gbps rear panel stacking por ts
for connecting additional switches
AC Power
Auto-sensing 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz
Localized power cord for North America,
Japan, UK, Europe, Australia
Weight
2.3 kg (5.0 lbs)
Dimensions
W 330 mm (13")
D 207 mm (8")
H 43 mm (1.7")
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 and 40° C
Operating humidity: 90% maxim um relative
humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic Compliance
FCC Part 15 A
CE EN 55022
C-Tick
VCCI A
Safety Agency Approvals
UL, cUL
CSA
CE
T-Mark
TUV
Warranty
Switch: 5 years
Power supply: 1 year
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Model FS524sswitch
Stacking cable
Rack-mount kit
Self-adhesive foot pads
Power cord
User guide
Warranty & Registration Cards
Support Information Card
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Category 5 network cables
Network card for each PC
Network software (e.g.,Windows)
Korea 00308-11-0319
Netherlands 0800-023-0981
New Zealand 00800-1233-4566
Norway 800-12041
Singapore 001-800-1233-4566
Sweden 0200-298-298
Switzerland 00800-0638-4327
(00800-0-NETGEAR)
United Kingdom 020-7216-0014
United States 1-888-NETGEAR
All Other Countries +1 801-236-8499
Australia 1800-787-638
Austria 00800-06384327
(00800-0-NETGEAR)
Denmark 808-82179
Canada 1-888-NETGEAR
Finland 0800-111-036
France 0800-77-17-53
Germany 00800-06384327
(00800-0-NETGEAR)
Hong Kong 001-800-1233-4566
Japan 0120-66-5402
D-FS524s-001
FS524s Switches
PORT
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Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch
Link FDX
100 Mbps
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Green = Activity, Yellow = Collision
On = Link
Blink = Activity
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Power
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PS113 Print Server
PRINTER 1 PRINTER 2 PRINTER 3
NETWORK
12VDC 1.2A
Green = Activity, Yellow = Collision
PORT
24
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Green = Activity, Yellow = Collision
Power
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PORT
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Power
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PORT
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Power
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Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch
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Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch
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Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch
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Printer
Printer
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
Servers
RT311 Router
MODEL
PC
FS524S
Normal/Uplink
MODEL
FS524S
Normal/Uplink
MODEL
FS524S
Normal/Uplink
MODEL
FS524S
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PCPC
Internet Access
MAC
Gateway Router
LOCAL INTERNET
PWR TEST
LINK/ACT 100 LINK/ACT
DSL modem
MODEL
RT311
Internet