NETGEAR Comprehensive Guide to Smart Wizard Discovery for GS748T Switch Management

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GS748T Software User Manual

Table 1-1.Switch Management Methods

Management Method	Features

Smart Wizard Discovery Utility	No IP address or subnet mask setup needed
program	Discover all switches on the network
	User-friendly interface under Microsoft Windows
	Firmware upgrade capability
	Password change feature
	Provides entry to web configuration of switch

Web browser	Password protection
	Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
	Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator on any
	platform
	Extensive switch configuration possible
	Configuration backup and restore

For a more detailed discussion of the Smart Wizard Discovery Utility Program, see. For a detailed discussion of the Web Browser Interface, see Chapter 3, “Basic Web Management”.

System Requirements

The following hardware and software facilities are required to run the applications described in this manual:

Network facilities:

•Ethernet network with or without DHCP server as appropriate (see Chapter 2, “Getting Started—Smart Wizard Discovery”)

For running the Smart Wizard Discovery Utility:

•IBM type PC with CD drive; RAM size and disk specification is not critical

•OS software: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000

•Switch to PC network cable: crossover? or straight connection via hub

•IBM type PC to run web management GUI; RAM and disk requirement is not critical

For running local or remote Web Management

•Desktop computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, or equivalent.

1-2	Switch Management Overview

v2.0, April 2007

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursRegulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of ConformityFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to UserGS748T Smart Switch Product and Publication Details Contents Appendix a Specifications and Default Values Appendix C Network Cabling V2.0, April About This Manual How to Use This BookWho Should Use this Book Conventions, Formats and Scope Bold How to Print this Manual Html Manual NavigationRevision History Document Date Version Description Part NumberChapter Switch Management Overview Switch Management InterfaceSwitch Management Methods System RequirementsGetting Started-Smart Wizard Discovery Network with Dhcp serverNetwork without Dhcp Server Manually Assigning Network Parameters V2.0, April Password Change Web AccessAdditional Utilities Firmware Upgrade Exit V2.0, April Chapter Basic Web Management Starting Web ManagementNetgear Home Page and Switch Status V2.0, April Description of Switch Status Parameters V2.0, April System Functions Managing System Files-Backup and Restore Firmware MenuTo restore saved settings Factory ResetTo back up files Resetting the System LogoutV2.0, April Chapter Configuring the Switch Using the Switch Configuration UtilityPort Configuration Viewing Packet Statistics V2.0, April Port-based QoS Regulating Traffic Rates using Quality of Service SettingsIeee 802.1p-based QoS Differentiated Services Code Point DSCP-based QoS Vlan Adding and Configuring Ieee 802.1Q Vlan Groups Reconfiguring an Ieee 802.1Q Vlan Group Adding and Configuring Port-based VLANs Reconfiguring a Port-based VlanCreating Port Trunks to Increase Link Bandwidth Selecting a Management VlanSetting up Port Trunks Using a Sniffer Port to Monitor Traffic Removing Port TrunksJumbo Frame Support Controlling Per-port Packet ThroughputUsing Spanning Tree Protocol to Prevent Path Loops Storm Control Dropping Traffic that is Flooding a PortV2.0, April V2.0, April Enabling Switch Management using Snmp Controlling Switch Access by MAC Address and Vlan ID To Add a MAC AddressFiltering Unknown Multicast Packets Using Igmp Snooping to Route Packets Based on ContentTo Remove a MAC Address from the Table Setting Up Static Multicast Groups V2.0, April Appendix a Specifications and Default Values GS748T Smart Switch SpecificationsGS748T Smart Switch Features and Defaults Table A-3. Port CharacteristicsTable A-8. Other Features Smart Wizard Enabled Statistics Per port Appendix B Virtual Local Area Networks VLANs Ieee 802.1Q VLANs ExamplePort-based Vlan Example Configuration Port-based VLANsResults of this Configuration Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Appendix C Network CablingCategory 5 Cable Category 5 Cable Specifications Twisted Pair CablesPatch Panels and Cables Figure C-1Straight-Through Twisted-Pair CableUsing 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable CablingLength Near End Cross Talk NextReturn Loss RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connectors Patch CablesConclusion V2.0, April