NETGEAR GSM712 User Manual

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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 GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit 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 Equipm ent and Elect ronic 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:

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 instal l ation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, m ay cause harmful i nterference 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:

EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance

This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformit y is declared by the applic ation of E N 55024 Class A (CISPR

22).
EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in

accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformit y is declared by the applic ation of E N 55 022 Class A
(CISPR 22) and EN 55 024.

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including inte rferenc e that may cause undesired operation.

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.

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Warning: This is a C lass A product . In a domest ic environ ment, this product ma y cause radio interferenc e, in which c ase the us er may
be required to take appropriate measures.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit 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 GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit 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 ins tallation:

• 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.NETGEA R.c om. A
direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.

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CONTENTS

FIGURES.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

TABLES..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

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

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

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

Package Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................................................7

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

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

Front and Black Panels......................................................................................................................................................................................................9

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

Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 and GBIC Module Bays).......................................................................................................................................................11

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

Console Port ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

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

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

Step 2: Installing the Switch.............................................................................................................................................................................................13

Step 3: Installing a GBIC Module......................................................................................................................................................................................14

Step 4: Checking the Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................................15

Step 5: Applying AC Power..............................................................................................................................................................................................15

Step 6: Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch (initial configuration) ...............................................................................................................16

Step 7: Connecting Devices to the Switch..........................................................................................................................................................................20

APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................21

APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................................................................23

Troubleshooting Chart.....................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions............................................................................................................................................................................23

APPENDIX C: DEFAULT SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................................................24

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1. GSM712 PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................... 7

FIGURE 1-2. GSM712F PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................ 8

FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE GSM712 MANAGED GIGABIT SWITCH.........................................................................................9

FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE GSM712 MANAGED GIGABIT SWITCH........................................................................................... 9

FIGURE 2-3. FRONT PANEL OF THE GSM712F MANAGED SWITCH...................................................................................................... 9

FIGURE 2-4. BACK PANEL OF THE GSM712F MANAGED SWITCH........................................................................................................ 9

FIGURE 2-5. WARNING! CREATING REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES...............................................................10

FIGURE 2-6. WARNING! CREATING REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES...............................................................11

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

FIGURE 3-2. INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE...................................................................................................................15

FIGURE 3-3. INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE...................................................................................................................15

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

FIGURE 3-5. MAIN MENU..........................................................................................................................................................................17

FIGURE 3-6. SET-UP..................................................................................................................................................................................18

FIGURE 3-7. IP CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................................19

FIGURE 3-8. GSM712 CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH ..........................................................................................................20

FIGURE 3-9. GSM712F CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH........................................................................................................20

Tables

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

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

TABLE B-1. TROUBL ESH O OTING CHART....................................................................................................................................................23

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Ethernet
Switch! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution
designed for users who want the power of management to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and
increase productivity running over the maximum possible bandwidth. In addition to providing easy,
straightforward management, your switch (GSM712) is flexible and comes with two Gigabit Interface
Converter (GBIC) OR your switch (GSM712F) is flexible and comes with four combo (GBIC/GTP) ports that
can use any GBIC module to provide Gigabit connectivity over a variety of fiber or copper cabling.

This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit
Switch and provides the following information:

• Overview

• Switch Features

• Package Contents

Overview

Your NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch provides the benefit of 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. For those who prefer a more traditional interface, there is a Command Menu
Interface available through the console port on the front or via Telenet. The switch’s management features
include SNMP and RMON 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 better control your network.

Your NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch also provides GBIC module bays.
The GBIC module bays will accept any standard GBIC module, including the AGM721F 1000BASE-SX
module or AGM721T 1000BASE-T module from NETGEAR. 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 long distance, high-speed links

• Combine fiber and copper networks

Your NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch can operate free-standing, or rack
mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed
networking. GSM712 includes 10 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet ports,
and GSM712F includes 8 GBIC and 4 Combo (GBIC/GTP). The 10/100/1000 Mbps ports are shielded RJ­45 ports that automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for
environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all
10/100/1000 Mbps ports operate in half- or full-duplex mode. 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 the NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch.

• Ten 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching RJ-45 ports

• Two GBIC ports that can be used for a variety of fiber or copper connections

The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Model GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch.

• Eight Fiber Slots

• Four combo GBIC slots/ GTP ports that can be used for a variety of fiber or copper connections

Both GSM712/712F have the same features as below:

• 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 802.1p (Class of Service)
o IEEE 802.3ad (Link Aggregation)
o IEEE 802.1D (Spanning Tree)
o IGMP snooping
o Port Mirroring
o Password access control
o TFTP firmware upgrade
o Multiple interfaces: Browser-based, Telnet, or SNMP application

• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:

o IEEE 802.3i, (10BASE-T)
o IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
o IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
o 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

• Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding 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).

• Full- and Half-duplex functions for all 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, operating at 10 or 100 Mbps.

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

• Advance cable fault detection service for trouble-shooting gigabit Ethernet cable plant problem

(GSM712F)

• Active flow control to minimize packet loss/frame drops:

o Half-duplex back-pressure control (10 or 100 Mbps)
o Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control

• LED indicators for port status monitoring:

o Power LED to indicate power on/off status
o Link LED to indicate link status

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o Dual-color Mode LED to indicate speed, activity, duplex mode, and collision

• Easy migration from existing 10 Mbps network to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network and Gigabit
Ethernet.

• Easy upgrade path to add gigabit technology to your network

• Flexible installation:

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

• Standard 1U case size

Package Contents

Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit
Switch.

Figure 1-1. GSM712 Package Contents

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