NETGEAR GS700TR 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 GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Trademarks Contents Appendix B Technical Specifications Index Conventions, Formats and Scope About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualRevision History Viii About This Manual Overview Chapter IntroductionFeatures Package Contents GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter Physical Description GS724TR Front and Back Panel Configuration2illustrates the Netgear GS724TR Smart Switch back panel GS748TR Front and Back Panel ConfigurationPort LEDs LED DesignationsSystem LEDs Device Hardware InterfacesRJ-45 Ports SFP Gbic Module Factory Defaults ButtonGS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Chapter Applications Desktop SwitchingApplications Preparing the Site Chapter InstallationInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch in a Rack Checking the Installation Installing an SFP Gbic Module Connecting Devices to the SwitchApplying AC Power Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility Troubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingNetwork Adapter Cards Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsConfiguration Switch IntegrityAuto-Negotiation GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix B Technical SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Modules GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Numerics IndexIndex-28 Index-29 Index-30 Index-31 Index-32 Index-33