NETGEAR GS724T-300NAS manual Chapter Applications, Desktop Switching

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Chapter 3

Applications

Your NETGEAR Smart 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, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches.

Desktop Switching

The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.

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Contents GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide NETGEAR, IncTrademarks Contents Appendix B Technical Specifications Index About This Manual Conventions, Formats and ScopeRevision History Chapter Introduction OverviewFeatures Package Contents GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Chapter Physical Description GS716T Front and Back Panel ConfigurationSystem LEDs 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports SFP Ports GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration RS-232 Power ConnectorLED Designations Port LEDsPort DesignationSystem LEDs Device Hardware InterfacesRJ-45 Ports Factory Defaults Button SFP Gbic ModuleDesktop Switching Chapter ApplicationsApplications Characteristics Requirements Chapter InstallationPreparing the Site Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch in a Rack Checking the Installation Connecting Devices to the Switch Installing an SFP Gbic ModuleApplying AC Power Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility Troubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsAuto-Negotiation Appendix B Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityManagement InterfacePerformance Specifications Power SupplyPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsModules Index NumericsGS716TGS724T Hardware Installation Guide Index-29