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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that FS728TP Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports the model complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations FS728TP Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports...
Contents About This Guide Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................ix How to Use This Manual ....................x How to Print this Manual ....................x Revision History ........................ xi Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ........................1-13 Switch Features ......................1-15 Package Contents ......................1-17 Chapter 2 Installation Step 1: Preparing the Site .....................2-29 Step 2: Installing the Switch ..................2-30...
About This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of the NETGEAR Smart Switch. The NETGEAR ® FS728TP Installation Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the smart switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Scope. This manual is written for the FS728TP according to these specifications: Product Version FS728TP Smart Switch Manual Publication Date November 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FS728TP.asp. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: •...
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Chapter 1 Introduction The NETGEAR Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
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SFP GBIC modules. The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop to build a small network that enables you to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
FS728TP Hardware Installation Guide Switch Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Smart Switch. • 24 RJ-45 10/100 Fast Ethernet switching ports. • 4/ RJ-45 10/100/1000M auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports, two of which are Combo ports.
Support 24-Port POE function, 15.4W for 12 ports , 8W for 24 ports , Total 192W for POE. The Unit uses data pairs (RJ-45 1,2,3&6 PIN) provide power to PD. Package Contents Figure 1-2 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR Smart Switch Figure 1-2 Introduction 1-16...
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FS728TP Hardware Installation Guide Verify that the package contains the following: • NETGEAR Smart Switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Power cord • Rack-mount Kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack • Installation Guide • Smart Switch Resource CD with SmartWizard Discovery and User’s manual •...
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch...
Step 2: Installing the Switch The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be installed on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch.
FS728TP Hardware Installation Guide 5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack. Figure 2-1 Step 3: Checking the Installation Note: Always install devices from the bottom of the to the top. This will prevent the rack from over balancing and toppling over.
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables..
Figure 2-3 Step 6: Applying AC Power NETGEAR Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. The method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Before connecting the power cord, select a grounded 3-pronged AC source that is not controlled by a wall switch, which can turn off power to the switch.
Step 7: Managing the Switch through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial Configuration The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. You can use the ports without using the management software.
Device Hardware Interfaces Front and Back Panel Configuration FS728TP Front and Back Panels The NETGEAR FS728TP Smart PoE Switch has 24 ports of 10/100Mb Base-T, 2 ports of 10/100/ 1000Mb Base-T and 2GbE combo (Copper/Fiber) ports. Figure 3-1 illustrates the NETGEAR FS728TP Smart Switch front panel:...
FS728TP Hardware Installation Guide Figure 3-2 illustrates the NETGEAR FS728TP Smart Switch back panel: Figure 3-2 The back panel contains the following: • A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord.
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FS728TP Hardware Installation Guide Table 3-1. Port LEDs (continued) Port Designation 24-10/100M Ports - One POE Indicate LED/POE • Off - No PoE-powered device (PD) connected. LED/Port (PoE Mode) fault • Solid Green - The PoE powered device (PD) is connected and the port is supplying power successfully.
FS728TP Hardware Installation Guide System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Table 3-2. System LEDs Designation Power LED • Off - Power is disconnected. • Solid Green - Power is supplied to the switch and is operating normally.
The GBIC module bays accommodate standard SFP GBIC modules, such as the AGM731F, AGM732F, or AGM733 from NETGEAR, allowing fiber connections on the network. The module bay is a combo port, sharing a connection with an RJ-45 port. Being a combo port, only one type of connection can be active at any given time.
Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. The topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart...
AC power from the switch and then reconnect AC source. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. In North America, call 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside of North America, please refer to the support information card included with your product.
Auto-negotiation The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end of the link supports auto-negotiation. If the device does not support auto negotiation, the switch only determines the speed correctly and the duplex mode defaults to half-duplex. The gigabit port on the Gigabit module negotiates speed, duplex mode, and flow control, provided that the attached device supports auto-negotiation.
Performance Specifications Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward Bandwidth: 12.8 Gbps Address database size: 4K media access control (MAC) addresses per system Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 100,000 hours for FS728TP Support 24-Port POE function, 15.4W for 12 ports , 8W for 24 ports , Total 192W for POE. The Unit uses data pairs (RJ-45 1,2,3&6 PIN) provide power to PD.
Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class A Safety CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) / CUL IEC950 / EN60950 Modules AGM731F 1000Base-SX SFP GBIC for multimode fiber AGM732F 1000Base-LX SFP GBIC for single mode fiber AGM733 1000Base-LZ GBIC for long haul single mode fiber Technical Specifications v1.0, November 2007...
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Index Numerics Class of Service 1-2 Combo Port 2-10 1000Base-LX 1-2 Combo Ports 1-2 1000Base-SX 1-2 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-16 1000Base-T 1-2 Copper 1-1 1000Base-X 1-2 Crossover 2-9 100-240VAC/50-60 2-6 100Base-TX 1-2 10Base-T 1-2 Default IP Address 4-18 1U 1-3 Default Reset Button 2-5, 2-7 8-pin 2-9...
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Hz 2-6, 2-7 Package Contents 1-4 Pause Frame Flow Control 1-3 IEEE 802.3ab 1-2 Phillips Screwdriver 4-14 IEEE 802.3i 1-2 Port LEDs 2-8 IEEE 802.3u 1-2 Power cord 1-4 IEEE 802.3x 1-2, 1-3 Preparing the Site 4-13 IEEE 802.3z 1-2 IEEE Standards 1-2 IEEE-compliant 1-2 Rack 4-14...