NETGEAR FSM726 User Manual

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Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal des ign, 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) des cribed herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified t hat the NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switch has been suppress ed i n accordance with the conditions s et out in the
BMPT-AmtsblVf g 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.The operation of some equipment (for example, t est transmitters) in accordance with the regulations
may, however, be subject to c ertain restrictions. P l ease refer to the notes in the operat i ng i nstructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placi ng of this equipment on the m arket and has been granted the right
to test the series for compliance with the regulati ons.

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This equipment is in t he first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or i ndustrial areas) and conforms to the standards set
by the Voluntary Control Council f or Interference by Data Process i ng Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are ai med at preventing radio
interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.

Consequently, when this equipment i s used in a residential area or in an adjac ent 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 conditi ons:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, i ncluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t he l i mits for a Class A digi tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed t o provi de reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thi s equipment generates, us es, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful i nterference to radio
communications . However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipm ent does cause harmful
interference to radio or televis i on reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, t he user is encouraged to try to correc t
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving ant enna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment int o an out l et on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tec hni cian for help.

EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance

This is to certify t hat the NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switch is shielded agai nst the generation of radio interference in accordance with the
application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Arti cle 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 t hat the NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switch is shielded agai nst 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.

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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (NETGE A R Model FS M726 Managed Switch) do not exceed the Class A limit s for radio-noise emiss i ons from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radi o Interference Regulations of t he Canadi an Department of Comm uni cations.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switc h) respecte les limit es de bruits radioélectriques vi sant les appareils
numériques de classe A pres crites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélec trique du ministère des Com munications du Canada.

Customer Support

For assistance with inst al l i ng 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 Informati on Card that shipped with your switch.

• Email Technical S upport at [e-mail].

Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purc hase representative.

Internet/World Wide Web

NETGEAR maintains a World W i de Web home page that you can access at the unif orm resource locator (URL) htt p: //www.NE TGEA R.com. A
direct connection to t he Internet and a Web browser suc h as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................5

Overview....................................................................................................................................................................5

Features.....................................................................................................................................................................6

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

Verify that your package contains the following:.................................................................................................8

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

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

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

Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 and GBIC module bay)....................................................................................10

LED Descriptions....................................................................................................................................................11

Console Port...........................................................................................................................................................11

Reset Button...........................................................................................................................................................12

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................13

Step 1: Preparing the Site.....................................................................................................................................13

Step 2: Installing the Switch.................................................................................................................................14

Step 3: Checking the Installation.........................................................................................................................14

Step 4: Applying AC Power..................................................................................................................................14

Step 5: Connecting Devices to the Switch.........................................................................................................15

Step 6: Installing a GBIC Module ........................................................................................................................15

Step 7: Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch (initial configuration).................................16

APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................19

APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................21

Troubleshooting Chart...........................................................................................................................................21

Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions............................................................................................................21

APPENDIX C: DEFAULT SETTINGS......................................................................................................................23

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Figures

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

FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE FSM726 MANAGED SWITCH........................................................ 9

FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE FSM726 MANAGED SWITCH...........................................................9

FIGURE 2-3. WARNING! CREATING REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES............. 10

FIGURE 3-1. ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS................................................................................14

FIGURE 3-2. CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH........................................................................15

FIGURE 3-3. INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE INTO AN FSM726.................................... 16

FIGURE 3-4. SYSTEM INFORMATION ....................................................................................................17

Tables

TABLE 2-1. FRONT PANEL LEDS:........................................................................................................... 11

TABLE 3-1. SITE REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................13

TABLE B-1. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.............................................................................................. 21

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a NET GEAR Model FSM726 Managed, Fast Ethernet Switch! Your
NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-t he-art, high-perf o r m ance, IEEE-compliant network solution desig ned for
users who want ease of use along with the power of management to eliminate bottlenecks, boost
performance, and increase productivity.

This Installation Guide will assist you in getting your switch up and running . For a detailed description of
the management feat ur es in t his switch, refer to the User Manual, located on your GearBox™ f or Managed
Switches CD-ROM that came with your switch.

This chapter serves as the introduction f or using your NETGEAR FSM726 Switch and provides the
following information:

Overview
Switch Features
Package contents

Overview

Your NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switch provides the benefit of management with a complet e
package of features for the observation, conf iguration, 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. For those who prefer a m or e t raditional interface, there is bot h a Command Menu
Interface (CMI) as well as a Command Line Interface (CLI) available through the console port on the front
or a telnet connection via the network. The switch’s managem ent features include SNMP and RMON for
port and switch information, VLAN f or traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of
Service (CoS) for traf fic prioritization. These featur es and more will allow you to better understand and
better control your network.

Your NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switch also provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports that are used
either by the built-in RJ-45 ports or by the GBIC module bays, bot h located on the front panel. The G BI C
module bays will accept any standard GBIC module, including the AGM721F 1000BASE-SX module from
NETGEAR. Using these Gigabit por ts, 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 up to high-speed servers

• Connect fiber and copper Gigabit Et her net networks

Your NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switch can be free-standing, or rack m ount ed in a wiring closet
or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offer s low latency for high-speed networking. I t includes 24
auto-sensing 10/100 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet ports. The 10/100 ports are shielded RJ-45 ports that
automatically negotiate to the hig hest speed. In addition, all 10/100 Mbps ports operate in half- or full­duplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to 20 Mbps or 200 Mbps,
respectively. Using Auto Uplink™ technology, every RJ-45 port will automatically detect the proper MDI or
MDI-X configuration to make the connection, eliminating the need for crossover cables. The maximum
segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair ( UTP) cable.

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Features

• The following list identifies the key features of t he NETGEAR Model FSM726 Managed Switch.

• Twenty-four 10/100 Mbps auto sensing Fast Ethernet switching ports

• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be used either through the built-in RJ- 45 por t s for 10/100/1000

Mbps connectivity or through the GBIC modules for a variety of fiber connections

• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:

o IEEE 802.3i, (10BASE-T)
o IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
o IEEE 802.3z/ab (1000BASE-X, 1000BASE-T)
o IEEE 802.3x (full-duplex flow control)

• Full Layer 2 switch management including:

o SNMP
o RMON (groups 1,2,3 and 9)
o IEEE 802.1Q (up to 64 Static VLAN groups)
o IEEE 802.1D (Spanning Tree)
o Port Trunking - Manual as per IEEE802.3ad Link Aggregation
o Port Mirroring
o DHCP Client for easy set up
o Configuration f ile export / im port
o TFTP firmware upgr ade

• Security to better safeguard your net work

o Password Access Control
o IP Access Control List
o RADIUS Client Support

• Traffic manag em ent to better manage traffic flows through your switch

o IEEE 802.1p (Class of Service)
o DiffServ traf fic prioritization
o Broadcast Storm Control
o IGMP snooping
o Half-duplex back-pressure contro l
o Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control

• Multiple interfaces to access the management features

o Browser-based Graphical User Interf ace ( GUI)
o Command Menu Interface (CMI)
o Command Line Interface (CLI)
o Telnet or Console
o SNMP-based Network Management Software (NMS)

• Automatic hardware configuration on all RJ-45 ports

o Auto-sensing and auto-negotiat ing speed
o Auto Uplink™ on all ports to make the right connection (MDI/MDI-X)
o Full- and half-duplex functions

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• Automatic address learning function to build the packet-for warding information table. The table
contains up to 8,000 media access control (MAC) addresses (that is, the switch can support networks
with as many as 8,000 devices).

• Store-and-Forward transmission to remove bad packet s from the network

• LED indicators for monitor ing of power, link, activity, speed, duplex, and collisions

• Flexible installation:

o Standalone desktop installation
o 19-inch standard rack-mount

• Standard 1U case size

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