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This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22) and EN 55 024. Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Features............................................................................................
Figures FIGURE 1-1. PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................8 FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE FS526T SMART FAST ETHERNET SWITCH .......................................................................................................9 FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE FS526T SMART FAST ETHERNET SWITCH.............................................
Tables TABLE 2-1. FRONT PANEL LEDS: ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10 TABLE 4-1. SITE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................12 TABLE B-1. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ......
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, highperformance, 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. There are two built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front panel of the switch that support non-stop 10/100/1000 copper networks.
Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch. • Twenty-four 10/100 Mbps auto sensing Fast Ethernet switching ports • Two built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports for 10/100/1000 Mbps connectivity • Administrative switch management including: o o o o o o o o o o o o • IEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN with up to 64 Static VLAN groups Port-based VLAN with up to 26 groups, any one port can belong to different VLAN groups IEEE 802.
Package Contents Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch. Figure 1-1.
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch. Topics include: Front and back panels 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 ports LED descriptions Front and Back Panels Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch. The front panel contains LEDs and RJ-45 jacks.
LED Descriptions The front panel of the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch has LEDs that provide a quick and accurate display of link, port speed, and activity. Table 2-1 summarizes the LEDs on the switch. Table 2-1. Front Panel LEDs: Label Color Power Green Link/ACT (the port number) Green Activity On Off On Blinking Off Description Power is supplied to the switch. Power is disconnected. Port has a valid link connection. Data transmission is occurring on the port.
CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS Your NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10/100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. This chapter shows how the switch can be used in various network environments.
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch.
Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets Step 3: Checking the Installation Before you apply power: o o o o Inspect the equipment thoroughly. Verify that all cables are installed correctly. Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard. Be sure all equipment is mounted properly and securely. Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports.
If the Power LED does not go on, check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the power source is good. If this does not resolve the problem, refer to Appendix B, Troubleshooting. Step 6: Switch Management through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial Configuration Your NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work.
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY This appendix defines terms associated with switching technology. 10BASE-T The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair cable. 100BASE-FX The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over fiber-optic cable. 100BASE-TX The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair cable. 1000BASE-SX The IEEE specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over fiber-optic cable.
MAC MAC address Multicast Port monitoring Port speed Port trunking Protocol Quality of Service Segment SNMP Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Switch TCP/IP Traffic prioritization Unicast VLAN Media Access Control. A protocol specified by the IEEE for determining which devices have access to a network at any one time. Media Access Control address; also called hardware or physical address.
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch. Topics include: o Troubleshooting chart o Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table B-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table B-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received Link LED is off or intermittent. Port connection is not working.
APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model FS526T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x flow control Management IEEE 802.1Q Static VLAN (Up to 64) Port-based VLAN (Up to 26) IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (CoS) Port-based QoS (options High/Normal) Port Trunking - Manual as per IEEE802.
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