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...right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of this equipment is used in...transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that the NETGEAR Model FS726 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch have been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may cause undesired operation. in the operating instructions. ...
...right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of this equipment is used in...transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that the NETGEAR Model FS726 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch have been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may cause undesired operation. in the operating instructions. ...
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... This is a Class A product. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations These digital apparatuses (NETGEAR Model FS726 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch) do not exceed the Class A limits for help. quency energy and, if not installed and... brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Ces appareils numériques (NETGEAR Model FS726 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch et Model FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch) respectent les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de ...
... This is a Class A product. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations These digital apparatuses (NETGEAR Model FS726 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch) do not exceed the Class A limits for help. quency energy and, if not installed and... brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Ces appareils numériques (NETGEAR Model FS726 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch et Model FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch) respectent les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de ...
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... Wide Web home page that shipped with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com. • Call Technical Support in North America 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... you can be returned to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.If you are required. iv Defective or damaged merchandise can access at 1-888-NETGEAR. Our technicians are standing by to your switch. • E-mail Technical Support at support...
... Wide Web home page that shipped with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com. • Call Technical Support in North America 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... you can be returned to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.If you are required. iv Defective or damaged merchandise can access at 1-888-NETGEAR. Our technicians are standing by to your switch. • E-mail Technical Support at support...
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... 2-1 Front and Back Panels 2-1 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports 2-3 LED Mode Button and LED Descriptions 2-4 Module Bays 2-5 Auto Uplink 2-5 Reset Button 2-7 CHAPTER 3 Applications 3-1 Desktop Switching 3-1 Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps 3-2 Media Compatibility and Conversion 3-2 CHAPTER 4 Installation 4-1 Preparing the Site 4-2 Installing the...
... 2-1 Front and Back Panels 2-1 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports 2-3 LED Mode Button and LED Descriptions 2-4 Module Bays 2-5 Auto Uplink 2-5 Reset Button 2-7 CHAPTER 3 Applications 3-1 Desktop Switching 3-1 Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps 3-2 Media Compatibility and Conversion 3-2 CHAPTER 4 Installation 4-1 Preparing the Site 4-2 Installing the...
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CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Information 5-1 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions 5-3 Network Adapter Cards 5-3 Configuration 5-3 Switch Integrity 5-3 Auto Negotiation 5-3 APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility A-1 Data Rate A-1 Interface A-1 Performance Specifications A-2 Bandwidth A-2 Electrical Specifications A-3 Power Consumption A-3 Physical Specifications A-3 Environmental Specifications A-3 ...
CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting Information 5-1 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions 5-3 Network Adapter Cards 5-3 Configuration 5-3 Switch Integrity 5-3 Auto Negotiation 5-3 APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility A-1 Data Rate A-1 Interface A-1 Performance Specifications A-2 Bandwidth A-2 Electrical Specifications A-3 Power Consumption A-3 Physical Specifications A-3 Environmental Specifications A-3 ...
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Figure 1-1. Front and Back Panels of Segment Switching and Bridging 3-2 Figure 3-3. Example of the FS750 Switch 2-3 Figure 2-3. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with Male RJ-45 Plug ... Plug B-3 Figure C-1. Example of Media Compatibility and Conversion 3-3 Figure 4-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-2. Example of Desktop Switching 3-1 Figure 3-2. Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-4 Figure B-1. Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-3. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 1) 2-6 Figure 2-4. Package Contents 1-5...
Figure 1-1. Front and Back Panels of Segment Switching and Bridging 3-2 Figure 3-3. Example of the FS750 Switch 2-3 Figure 2-3. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with Male RJ-45 Plug ... Plug B-3 Figure C-1. Example of Media Compatibility and Conversion 3-3 Figure 4-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-2. Example of Desktop Switching 3-1 Figure 3-2. Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-4 Figure B-1. Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-3. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 1) 2-6 Figure 2-4. Package Contents 1-5...
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...This chapter provides the following information: • Description • Features • Package contents Description NETGEAR's FS726 and FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switches are designed with front module bays that can purchase the optimal combination of copper and fiber gigabit modules...and want the high-speed capability of each module bay. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION This installation guide describes the NETGEAR FS726 and FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switches. Both switches are flexible, powerful, and easy-to-use , with gigabit uplinks to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, ...
...This chapter provides the following information: • Description • Features • Package contents Description NETGEAR's FS726 and FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switches are designed with front module bays that can purchase the optimal combination of copper and fiber gigabit modules...and want the high-speed capability of each module bay. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION This installation guide describes the NETGEAR FS726 and FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switches. Both switches are flexible, powerful, and easy-to-use , with gigabit uplinks to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, ...
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... RJ-45 network ports. Features The following sections describe the characteristics of module bays per switch: FS726 Switch 24 2 FS750 Switch 48 2 introduction 1-2 Key Features: Feature Number of 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports per switch: Number of NETGEAR's FS726 and FS750 Switches. In addition, all 10/100 Mbps ports operate in a wiring closet or equipment room. Key...
... RJ-45 network ports. Features The following sections describe the characteristics of module bays per switch: FS726 Switch 24 2 FS750 Switch 48 2 introduction 1-2 Key Features: Feature Number of 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports per switch: Number of NETGEAR's FS726 and FS750 Switches. In addition, all 10/100 Mbps ports operate in a wiring closet or equipment room. Key...
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The table contains up to 8,000 media access control (MAC) addresses (that is, the switch can support networks with no software to configure, for use with either copper gigabit or fiber gigabit modules • Auto UplinkTM to automatically configure the ... with as many as 8,000 devices). • Link speed auto-sensing (10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode auto-sensing (half- Additional Features The FS726 and FS750 Switches share the following features: • Uplink adaptability for either straight-through or crossover cables to make the right connection • Non-blocking, wire-speed...
The table contains up to 8,000 media access control (MAC) addresses (that is, the switch can support networks with no software to configure, for use with either copper gigabit or fiber gigabit modules • Auto UplinkTM to automatically configure the ... with as many as 8,000 devices). • Link speed auto-sensing (10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode auto-sensing (half- Additional Features The FS726 and FS750 Switches share the following features: • Uplink adaptability for either straight-through or crossover cables to make the right connection • Non-blocking, wire-speed...
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• Compliance with the IEEE802.3i Ethernet, IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet standards, IEEE802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet, and IEEE802.3z Gigabit Ethernet. • LED indicators to show link, speed, activity, collision, and duplex for switch status and troubleshooting. • Rack Mount Kit for installing the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack introduction 1-4
• Compliance with the IEEE802.3i Ethernet, IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet standards, IEEE802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet, and IEEE802.3z Gigabit Ethernet. • LED indicators to show link, speed, activity, collision, and duplex for switch status and troubleshooting. • Rack Mount Kit for installing the switch in a standard 19-inch equipment rack introduction 1-4
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...-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack • NETGEAR FS726 and FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch User's Guide • Support Information Card • Warranty & Owner Registration Card If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of the FS726 and FS750 switches. introduction 1-5 Model FS726 or Model FS750 Switch (Model FS726 shown) Rubber footpads Rack...
...-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack • NETGEAR FS726 and FS750 Modular Fast Ethernet Switch User's Guide • Support Information Card • Warranty & Owner Registration Card If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of the FS726 and FS750 switches. introduction 1-5 Model FS726 or Model FS750 Switch (Model FS726 shown) Rubber footpads Rack...
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... Auto Uplink technology, eliminating the need for installing Gigabit Ethernet modules. CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the FS726 Switch. physical description 2-1 Topics include: • Front and back panels • 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports • LED Mode button and LEDs •...8226; Auto Uplink • Reset button Front and Back Panels Figure 2-1 shows the key components on the front and back panels of each switch has fans for cooling, and a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord. The back panel of each...
... Auto Uplink technology, eliminating the need for installing Gigabit Ethernet modules. CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the FS726 Switch. physical description 2-1 Topics include: • Front and back panels • 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports • LED Mode button and LEDs •...8226; Auto Uplink • Reset button Front and Back Panels Figure 2-1 shows the key components on the front and back panels of each switch has fans for cooling, and a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord. The back panel of each...
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Link LEDs Front Panel of the Model FS726 Switch Mode LEDs 10/100 Mbps ports Module Bays Power LED LED Mode Button Reset Button Rear Panel of the FS726 Switch physical description 2-2 Front and Back Panels of the Model FS726 Switch Power Fan Receptacle Figure 2-1.
Link LEDs Front Panel of the Model FS726 Switch Mode LEDs 10/100 Mbps ports Module Bays Power LED LED Mode Button Reset Button Rear Panel of the FS726 Switch physical description 2-2 Front and Back Panels of the Model FS726 Switch Power Fan Receptacle Figure 2-1.
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... Mbps and FDX LEDs for that port (LEDs are auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports: when you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically detects the maximum speed (10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode (half- physical description 2-3 The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted-pair... 10/100 Mbps ports Module Bays Power LED LED Mode Button Reset Button Rear Panel of the FS750 Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports As Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show, the FS726 Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports, while the FS750 Switch has 48 RJ-45 ports. Front and Back Panels of the Model FS750...
... Mbps and FDX LEDs for that port (LEDs are auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports: when you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically detects the maximum speed (10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode (half- physical description 2-3 The 10/100 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted-pair... 10/100 Mbps ports Module Bays Power LED LED Mode Button Reset Button Rear Panel of the FS750 Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports As Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show, the FS726 Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports, while the FS750 Switch has 48 RJ-45 ports. Front and Back Panels of the Model FS750...
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... Gbps) link connection Off A valid link has not been established on the port. The rate at which this LED blinks corresponds to the switch. Off Port has made a 100 Mbps connection. Port is supplied to the number of each port for link and by toggling the LED ... Mode Button and LED Descriptions LEDs on the front panels of the FS726 and FS750 Switches provide a quick and accurate display of the LEDs follows the table. Table 2-1. Data collision is occurring on the FS726 and FS750 Switches. Blinking Blinking On On Data transmission is occurring on the port. Port...
... Gbps) link connection Off A valid link has not been established on the port. The rate at which this LED blinks corresponds to the switch. Off Port has made a 100 Mbps connection. Port is supplied to the number of each port for link and by toggling the LED ... Mode Button and LED Descriptions LEDs on the front panels of the FS726 and FS750 Switches provide a quick and accurate display of the LEDs follows the table. Table 2-1. Data collision is occurring on the FS726 and FS750 Switches. Blinking Blinking On On Data transmission is occurring on the port. Port...
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... cable is created by connecting two RJ-45 ports on an FS726 Switch to a router, switch, or hub). Loops occur when there are alternate routes between all RJ-45 ports on the FS726 and FS750 Switches support Auto Uplink. Each module bay will accept either straight-through...allows you to attach devices to a FS726 Switch; In this information, the switch automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to the RJ-45 ports using either a copper Gigabit Ethernet module (1000BASE-T, NETGEAR Model AG711T) or a fiber Gigabit Ethernet...
... cable is created by connecting two RJ-45 ports on an FS726 Switch to a router, switch, or hub). Loops occur when there are alternate routes between all RJ-45 ports on the FS726 and FS750 Switches support Auto Uplink. Each module bay will accept either straight-through...allows you to attach devices to a FS726 Switch; In this information, the switch automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to the RJ-45 ports using either a copper Gigabit Ethernet module (1000BASE-T, NETGEAR Model AG711T) or a fiber Gigabit Ethernet...
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Model FS726 Switch FR314 Router Figure 2-3. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 1) EN524 Hub Model FS726 Switch FR314 Router Figure 2-4. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 2) physical description 2-6
Model FS726 Switch FR314 Router Figure 2-3. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 1) EN524 Hub Model FS726 Switch FR314 Router Figure 2-4. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 2) physical description 2-6
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The button allows you to their normal state. To activate the Reset button, insert a small wire, such as normal with the new bay configuration. The switch will extinguish, then light up for approximately one second during the self-test, and then return to reinitialize the switches after you either insert or remove a module from a module bay. physical description 2-7 Reset Button A reset button is located on the front panels of the LEDs will then operate as a paper clip, into the hole and gently push. As the switch reinitializes, all of the FS726 and FS750 Switches.
The button allows you to their normal state. To activate the Reset button, insert a small wire, such as normal with the new bay configuration. The switch will extinguish, then light up for approximately one second during the self-test, and then return to reinitialize the switches after you either insert or remove a module from a module bay. physical description 2-7 Reset Button A reset button is located on the front panels of the LEDs will then operate as a paper clip, into the hole and gently push. As the switch reinitializes, all of the FS726 and FS750 Switches.
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... Mbps full-duplex connection. 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Model FS726 Switch Server Model FS750 Switch Server Figure 3-1. Topics include: • Desktop switching • Segment switching and bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps • Media compatibility and conversion Desktop Switching The FS726 and FS750 Switches can be used as stand-alone devices or used in various...
... Mbps full-duplex connection. 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Model FS726 Switch Server Model FS750 Switch Server Figure 3-1. Topics include: • Desktop switching • Segment switching and bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps • Media compatibility and conversion Desktop Switching The FS726 and FS750 Switches can be used as stand-alone devices or used in various...
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...-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks. Model FS726 Switch Model DS508 Hub Model FR314 Router Model EN516 Hub Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging Media Compatibility and Conversion The FS726 and FS750 Switches are built with one or two fiber Gigabit Ethernet modules,... for high-speed connection to increase overall bandwidth and throughput. applications 3-2 Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps The FS726 and FS750 Switches can be easily installed with the NETGEAR DS508 and EN516 hubs, and can be used to segment a network into ...
...-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks. Model FS726 Switch Model DS508 Hub Model FR314 Router Model EN516 Hub Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging Media Compatibility and Conversion The FS726 and FS750 Switches are built with one or two fiber Gigabit Ethernet modules,... for high-speed connection to increase overall bandwidth and throughput. applications 3-2 Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps The FS726 and FS750 Switches can be easily installed with the NETGEAR DS508 and EN516 hubs, and can be used to segment a network into ...