Overview - NETGEAR FS728TPv2 Hardware Installation Manual

Overview

This Installation Guide is for the NETGEAR FS728TP Smart PoE Switch. This product is a
24-port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch with 24 PoE ports with 2 combo ports and 2 Gigabit
copper uplinks.
Using Gigabit ports, high-speed connections can be made to a server or network backbone.
For example:
• Linking to high-speed servers
• Providing 10/100/1000 Mbps copper connectivity
The FS728TP also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete
package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of the network. With a
Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch's many capabilities can be viewed and
used 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 Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features
provide better understanding and control of the network. Initial discovery of the switch on the
network requires the Netgear Smart Control Center program, a utility that runs on a PC.
The FS728TP is a free-standing switch. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for
high-speed networking. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This
capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
or Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all RJ-45 ports operate in half-duplex or full-duplex
mode. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 Unshielded
Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable.
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FS728TP Hardware Installation Guide