User manual NETGEAR GS716T

[. . . ] All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. And/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] When you enable the Factory Default button, all settings, including the password, VLAN settings and port configurations will be removed. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. 15 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Desktop Switching The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or computer can provide 2000 Mbps throughput. Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: 4 Step 1: Prepare the Site Step 2: Install the Switch Step 3: Check the Installation Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch Step 5: Install an SFP GBIC Module Step 6: Apply AC Power Step 7: Manage the Switch using a Web Browser or the Smart Control Center Utility 17 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in the following table. The rack-mount kit supplied with the switch is also required. Access Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, view the front panel LEDs, and access power connector. Provide a power source within 6 feet (1. 8 meters) of the installation location. Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix A. Verify that all cables are installed correctly. Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard. ensure all equipment is mounted properly and securely. 20 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect computers to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. Connecting Devices to the Switch Connect each computer to an RJ-45 network port on the Switch front panel (Figure 8). Use Category 5 (Cat5) Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector to make these connections. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m (328 ft. 21 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 5: Install an SFP GBIC Module The following procedure describes how to install an SFP Gigabit Ethernet module in the switch’s Gigabit module bay. Standard SFP GBIC modules are sold separately from the Smart Switch. If an SFP GBIC module is not being installed at this time, skip this procedure. [. . . ] This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product. FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]