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ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Ha rd wa re Installation Gui de September 2013 202-11325-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
Introduction and Hardware Description The NETGEAR® ProSAFE® 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution for users who require the flexibility of a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) GBIC slot. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Overview This hardware installation guide is for the NETGEAR ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2. The switch provides twenty-four 10/100BASE-T ports, two 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, one of which functions as a combo port, and one small form-factor pluggable (SFP) GBIC slot that functions as a combo port.
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Figure 1. Example of a network configuration Switch Features The following list identifies the key features of the switch: • Twenty-four RJ-45 10/100 Fast Ethernet switching ports. • Two RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet switch ports, one of which (26T) functions as a combo port.
Installation guide • Warranty support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Front Panel...
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 The front panel contains the following components: Power LED Recessed Defaults button to restore the switch to the factory defaults Recessed Reset button to reboot the switch Twenty-four Link/ACT port LEDs...
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Table 1. LED descriptions (continued) Port Designation One SFP GBIC slot (one LED Link/ACT • Off. No link is established on the GBIC in the slot. for slot 26F) •...
In other words, the combo ports function on a first-come, first-served basis. The switch supports NETGEAR SFP GBIC modules such as the AGM731F and AGM732F. Factory Defaults Button and Reset Button The switch has a Defaults button to clear the configuration and return the switch to the factory settings.
Installation This chapter describes how to install the switch, which involves the steps that are described in the following sections: • Step 1: Prepare the Site • Step 2: Install the Switch • Step 3: Check the Installation • Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch •...
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, ensure that the operating environment meets the requirements in that are described the following table. Table 2. Site requirements Characteristics...
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Install the Switch in a Rack To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19-inch rack-mount kit that is supplied with switch. Note: To prevent the rack from overbalancing and toppling over, install devices from the bottom of the rack to the top.
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Step 3: Check the Installation Before you apply power to the switch, do the following: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to make sure that cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard.
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Step 5: Install an SFP GBIC Module If you do not plan to install an SFP GBIC module, skip this step. NETGEAR SFP GBIC modules are sold separately from the switch.
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Step 7: Manage the Switch through a Web Browser or through the Smart Control Center The switch contains management software that lets you view, change, and monitor the way the switch functions. The management software is not required for the switch to function. You can use the ports without using the management software.
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how you can troubleshoot the switch. The chapter covers the following topics: • Troubleshooting Chart • Troubleshooting Suggestions...
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 3. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. • Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch and the connected device.
ProSAFE 24-Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports FS726Tv2 Configuration If problems occur after you alter the network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes, one step at a time. Ensure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations.