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... the property of NETGEAR, Inc. Please refer to the use or application of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to the products described in this equipment is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in...
... the property of NETGEAR, Inc. Please refer to the use or application of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to the products described in this equipment is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in...
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...; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in a particular installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch) does...
...; Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in a particular installation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch) does...
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.... 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 at the phone number listed on the Support Information Card that you can be returned to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. A direct connection to your switch. •...
.... 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 at the phone number listed on the Support Information Card that you can be returned to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. A direct connection to your switch. •...
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APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1 APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector B-1 APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable C-1 Overview C-1 Cabling C-1 Length C-1 Return Loss C-2 Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) C-2 Patch Cables C-3 Conclusions C-3 Fast Ethernet Cable guidelines C-3 Category 5 Cable C-4 Category 5 Cable Specifications C-4 Twisted Pair Cables for 1000BASE-TX C-5 Patch Panel and cables C-6 contents vi
APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1 APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector B-1 APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable C-1 Overview C-1 Cabling C-1 Length C-1 Return Loss C-2 Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) C-2 Patch Cables C-3 Conclusions C-3 Fast Ethernet Cable guidelines C-3 Category 5 Cable C-4 Category 5 Cable Specifications C-4 Twisted Pair Cables for 1000BASE-TX C-5 Patch Panel and cables C-6 contents vi
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Model GS524T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch 3-1 Figure 3-2. Attaching Mounting Brackets 4-2 Figure 4-2. FIGURES Figure 1-1. Connecting to the Model GS524T Switch 4-3 Figure B-1. Crossover Twisted Pair Cable C-5 Figure C-3. Front Panel of the Model GS524T Switch 2-2 Figure 2-3. Creating loops disables your network (Example 1) 2-3 Figure 2-4. Rear Panel of the Model GS524T Switch 2-1 Figure 2-2. Straight-through Twisted Pair Cable C-5 Figure C-2. Model GS524T Switch Used as a Segment Switch 3-2 Figure 4-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with ...
Model GS524T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch 3-1 Figure 3-2. Attaching Mounting Brackets 4-2 Figure 4-2. FIGURES Figure 1-1. Connecting to the Model GS524T Switch 4-3 Figure B-1. Crossover Twisted Pair Cable C-5 Figure C-3. Front Panel of the Model GS524T Switch 2-2 Figure 2-3. Creating loops disables your network (Example 1) 2-3 Figure 2-4. Rear Panel of the Model GS524T Switch 2-1 Figure 2-2. Straight-through Twisted Pair Cable C-5 Figure C-2. Model GS524T Switch Used as a Segment Switch 3-2 Figure 4-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with ...
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...-and-forward intelligent processing to minimize erroneous packets on all common protocols, such as 32,000 devices). • Address aging function to automatically track changes in network configuration • Protocol independence and compatibility with all ports • Flow control traffic management to ensure no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors • Auto UplinkTM in the network introduction 1-1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION R The NETGEAR Model GS524T 24-Port Copper Gigabit Switch...
...-and-forward intelligent processing to minimize erroneous packets on all common protocols, such as 32,000 devices). • Address aging function to automatically track changes in network configuration • Protocol independence and compatibility with all ports • Flow control traffic management to ensure no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors • Auto UplinkTM in the network introduction 1-1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION R The NETGEAR Model GS524T 24-Port Copper Gigabit Switch...
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Front Panel of the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS524T switch contains the following LEDs that correspond to each port). 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS524T Link and Speed LEDs Figure 2-1. CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the Model GS524T Switch physical description 2-1 Each network port has its own link and speed LEDs (located above each network port: FDX/COL (full-duplex/collision), Activity(RX/TX)/10Mbps .
Front Panel of the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS524T switch contains the following LEDs that correspond to each port). 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS524T Link and Speed LEDs Figure 2-1. CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the Model GS524T Switch physical description 2-1 Each network port has its own link and speed LEDs (located above each network port: FDX/COL (full-duplex/collision), Activity(RX/TX)/10Mbps .
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... Model GS524T switch has 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP ports. The 1000BASE-T requires very careful cable installation. 1 2 Key: 735EA 1 = 1000M Link LED 2 = 100M Link LED Figure 2-2. After detecting this way, the Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections, while eliminating concern about Category 5 cables and connectors, refer to Appendix B, "Connector Pin Assignments," and Appendix C, "Cabling Guidelines." physical description 2-2 When you insert a cable into the switch's RJ-45 port, the switch...
... Model GS524T switch has 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP ports. The 1000BASE-T requires very careful cable installation. 1 2 Key: 735EA 1 = 1000M Link LED 2 = 100M Link LED Figure 2-2. After detecting this way, the Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections, while eliminating concern about Category 5 cables and connectors, refer to Appendix B, "Connector Pin Assignments," and Appendix C, "Cabling Guidelines." physical description 2-2 When you insert a cable into the switch's RJ-45 port, the switch...
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...router with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to a router containing a 4-port switch. Creating loops disables your network(Example 1) EN524 Hub Model GS524T ® MODEL EN524 MODELGS524T Ethernet 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch FR314 Router Figure 2-4. Loops occur when there are alternate routes between all three devices. Model GS524T 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS524T FR314 Router Figure 2-3. Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the network, resulting in turn...
...router with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to a router containing a 4-port switch. Creating loops disables your network(Example 1) EN524 Hub Model GS524T ® MODEL EN524 MODELGS524T Ethernet 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch FR314 Router Figure 2-4. Loops occur when there are alternate routes between all three devices. Model GS524T 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS524T FR314 Router Figure 2-3. Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the network, resulting in turn...
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... the Model GS524T switch has fans for cooling and a standard AC Power Receptacle for the supplied power cord. LED Descriptions Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Off Power is disconnected. Power is supplied to the switch. In a full-duplex environment, there is operating in half-duplex mode. A valid 10 Mbps link is not established on the port. Rear Panel As illustrated in full-duplex mode. Rear Panel of the LEDs. The port...
... the Model GS524T switch has fans for cooling and a standard AC Power Receptacle for the supplied power cord. LED Descriptions Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Off Power is disconnected. Power is supplied to the switch. In a full-duplex environment, there is operating in half-duplex mode. A valid 10 Mbps link is not established on the port. Rear Panel As illustrated in full-duplex mode. Rear Panel of the LEDs. The port...
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... the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch into your network. Model GS524T Switch Used as a desktop switch to build a powerful network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to each server and PC. 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet Figure 3-1. Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model GS524T switch, used as a Desktop Switch Servers with GA622T Gigabit network cards Model GS524T MODELGS524T Switch PCs with GA302T Gigabit network cards applications 3-1 If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 2000 Mbps connection will...
... the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch into your network. Model GS524T Switch Used as a desktop switch to build a powerful network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to each server and PC. 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet Figure 3-1. Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model GS524T switch, used as a Desktop Switch Servers with GA622T Gigabit network cards Model GS524T MODELGS524T Switch PCs with GA302T Gigabit network cards applications 3-1 If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 2000 Mbps connection will...
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... 3-2, connects multiple power workgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit links. Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps to 100 m long, these workgroups can be located on separate floors. 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet Server with GA622T Gigabit network card Model GS524T switch MODELGS524T Figure 3-2. Because each copper link can be up to 1000 Mbps The Model GS524T switch, as a Segment Switch MAC MAC applications 3-2 Each power workgroup is anchored by a NETGEAR FS524 switch...
... 3-2, connects multiple power workgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit links. Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps to 100 m long, these workgroups can be located on separate floors. 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet Server with GA622T Gigabit network card Model GS524T switch MODELGS524T Figure 3-2. Because each copper link can be up to 1000 Mbps The Model GS524T switch, as a Segment Switch MAC MAC applications 3-2 Each power workgroup is anchored by a NETGEAR FS524 switch...
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... all sides for the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Checking Package Contents Unpack the contents of 90%, noncondensing. Make sure your switch, prepare the installation site. Table 4-1. Operating humidity Maximum relative humidity of the package and verify them against the following list: • NETGEAR Model GS524T Gigabit Ethernet Switch • Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for rack installation • AC power cord • Warranty & Owner...
... all sides for the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Checking Package Contents Unpack the contents of 90%, noncondensing. Make sure your switch, prepare the installation site. Table 4-1. Operating humidity Maximum relative humidity of the package and verify them against the following list: • NETGEAR Model GS524T Gigabit Ethernet Switch • Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for rack installation • AC power cord • Warranty & Owner...
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... switch and the other end of the switch. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to the Switch To connect the switch: 1. Installing the Switch in a rack. 100/1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch Power Ethernet MODEL GS516T Figure 4-1. Connect one end of the AC power adapter cable to Figure 4-1 when installing the switch in a Rack Refer to the power receptacle on the switch, using Category 5 (Cat5) or Category 5e (Cat5e) UTP cable. installation...
... switch and the other end of the switch. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to the Switch To connect the switch: 1. Installing the Switch in a rack. 100/1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch Power Ethernet MODEL GS516T Figure 4-1. Connect one end of the AC power adapter cable to Figure 4-1 when installing the switch in a Rack Refer to the power receptacle on the switch, using Category 5 (Cat5) or Category 5e (Cat5e) UTP cable. installation...
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installation 4-3 Refer to Table 2-1 "LED Descriptions" for information about the LEDs and their activity. When the switch is on each connected port is connected and operating, refer to Figure 4-2 when connecting the switch. Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 16PO1R0/T100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS508T Figure 4-2. Connecting to the Model GS524T Switch Verifying Installation When power has been applied to the switch, verify that: • The green power LED on the front panel is on. • The green link LED on .
installation 4-3 Refer to Table 2-1 "LED Descriptions" for information about the LEDs and their activity. When the switch is on each connected port is connected and operating, refer to Figure 4-2 when connecting the switch. Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 16PO1R0/T100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS508T Figure 4-2. Connecting to the Model GS524T Switch Verifying Installation When power has been applied to the switch, verify that: • The green power LED on the front panel is on. • The green link LED on .
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Make sure all cable connectors are mismatched. Half- COL LED is not functioning. Some collisions are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. 1000M or 100M LED is off . Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is operating in half-duplex mode. Port connection is blinking yellow excessively. Be sure all cables used are not the same. Duplex modes are securely...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Make sure all cable connectors are mismatched. Half- COL LED is not functioning. Some collisions are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. 1000M or 100M LED is off . Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is operating in half-duplex mode. Port connection is blinking yellow excessively. Be sure all cables used are not the same. Duplex modes are securely...
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... duplex mode and speed, provided the link partner supports auto negotiation. troubleshooting 5-2 Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed. Make sure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of -sale representative. Switch Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the switch by implementing the new changes, one procedure at a time. Auto Negotiation Each port...
... duplex mode and speed, provided the link partner supports auto negotiation. troubleshooting 5-2 Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed. Make sure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of -sale representative. Switch Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the switch by implementing the new changes, one procedure at a time. Auto Negotiation Each port...
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...with Built-in Figure B-1. 12345678 81 Key: 1 to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable; it supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps data transmission. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector It is used for the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. The RJ-45 connector is important...STP) 100 ohm cable and connects into the RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 plug and RJ-45 connector are both illustrated in LEDs connector pin assignments B-1 APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector used to 8 = pin numbers...
...with Built-in Figure B-1. 12345678 81 Key: 1 to connect stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable; it supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps data transmission. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector It is used for the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. The RJ-45 connector is important...STP) 100 ohm cable and connects into the RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 plug and RJ-45 connector are both illustrated in LEDs connector pin assignments B-1 APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector used to 8 = pin numbers...
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... equipment is available with the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Cabling The 1000BASE-T product is called the "channel." If using Category 5e cable, since it meets or exceeds either ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for 1000BASE-T. Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 cabling, but to end link is designed to operate over...
... equipment is available with the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Cabling The 1000BASE-T product is called the "channel." If using Category 5e cable, since it meets or exceeds either ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for 1000BASE-T. Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 cabling, but to end link is designed to operate over...
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...-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. Minimize transition points, jacket removal, and untwist lengths. untwist at any RJ-45 plug or patch panel should not exceed 0.5 inch (1.5 cm). As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of termination; Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard...
...-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications. Minimize transition points, jacket removal, and untwist lengths. untwist at any RJ-45 plug or patch panel should not exceed 0.5 inch (1.5 cm). As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of termination; Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard...