Netgear FS526T Quick Start Manual

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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 Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out
in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and 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 with 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 particular 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 Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch 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

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This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch 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.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch) 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.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère 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.

• 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 [e-mail].

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.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................................6

Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Package Contents........................................................................................................................ ...............................................................8

CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................................................................9

Front and Back Panels.................................................................................................... ............................................................................9

10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports...................................................................................................................................................................9

LED Descriptions.......................................................................................................................................................................................10

CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................11

Desktop Switching.....................................................................................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................................................12

Step 1: Preparing the Site.........................................................................................................................................................................12

Step 2: Installing the Switch......................................................................................................................................................................12

Step 3: Checking the Installation...............................................................................................................................................................13

Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch................................................................................................................................................13

Step 5: Applying AC Power........................................................................................................................ ...............................................13

Step 6: Managing the switch through Web browser or utility program (initial configuration)....................................................................14

APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................................................................................15

APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................................17

Troubleshooting Chart................................................................................................................................ ...............................................17

Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions...................................................................................................................................................17

APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................18

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1. PACKAGE CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................................................................................8

FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE FS526T SMART FAST ETHERN ET SWITC H.......................................................................................................9

FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE FS526T SMART FAST ETHERNET SWITCH...............................................................................................................9

FIGURE 3-1. EXAMPLE OF DESKTOP SWITCHING...................................................................................................................................................................11

FIGURE 4-1. ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS....................................................................................................................................................................13

FIGURE 4-4. CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH.........................................................................................................................................................13

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Tables

TABLE 2-1. FRONT PANEL LEDS:..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10

TABLE 4-1. SITE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................................................................................12

TABLE B-1. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART..........................................................................................................................................................................................17

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high­performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity
to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are two built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel of the
switch that support non-stop 10/100/1000 copper networks. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.

This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch and provides the following information:

Overview
Switch Features
Package contents

Overview

Your NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch provides two built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports that support non-stop 10/100/1000
copper networks. Using these Gigabit ports, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network backbone. For example, you can:

• Connect switches to each other with high-speed links

• Link to high-speed servers

• Provide 10/100/1000 copper connectivity

Your NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch 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. There is also an easy to use switch management utility that runs on a PC.
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.

Your NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch 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 24 auto-sensing 10/100 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet ports and two Gigabit
ports. All ports are shielded RJ-45 ports that automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for environments
that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all 10/100/1000 Mbps 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.

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