Introduction; Overview - NETGEAR FS728TP - ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch Hardware Installation Manual

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.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the FS728TP Smart Switch and provides the following
information:
•

Overview

• Switch Features
• Package Contents
Overview
This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches:
• FS728TP – This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100Mb Base-T 2 ports of 10/100/
1000Mb Base-T and 2GbE combo (Copper/Fiber) ports.
You can make high-speed connections using the Gigabit ports. For example:
• Connecting switches to each other with high-speed links
• Connecting to a network backbone
• Linking to high-speed servers
• Providing 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity
The
FS728TP Smart Switch
package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of the network. With a Web-
based Graphical User Interface (GUI), you can view the switch's many features and use them in a
simple and intuitive manner. The switch's management features include configuration for port and
switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of
also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete
v1.0, November 2007
Chapter 1

Introduction

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