NETGEAR 724TS, 748TS manual Connecting Devices to the Switch, Installing an SFP Gbic Module

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Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch

The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.

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Connect each PC to an RJ-45 network port on the Switch front panel (Figure 2-2). Use Category 5 (Cat5) Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector for these connections.

Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m (328 ft.).

Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module

The following procedure describes how to install an SFP Gigabit Ethernet module in the switch’s Gigabit module bay. Standard SFP GBIC modules are sold separately from the Smart Switch. If you do not plan to install an SFP GBIC module at this time, skip this procedure.

To install an SFP GBIC module:

1.Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay.

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Contents GS700TS 724TS, 748TS Series Hardware Installation Guide Technical Support Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Product and Publication Details Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Conventions, Formats and Scope About This GuideHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualRevision History Overview Chapter IntroductionIntroduction Switch Features Stacking Package Contents GS700TS Hardware Installation Guide 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 SwitchInstalling a Device Applying AC Power GS700TS Hardware Installation Guide Chapter Physical Description Front and Back Panel ConfigurationGS724TS Front and Back Panels GS748TS Front and Back Panels LED Designations System LEDs Port LEDsRJ-45 Ports Device Hardware InterfacesSFP Gbic Module Factory Defaults ButtonTroubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingNetwork Adapter Cards Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsConfiguration Switch IntegrityAuto-negotiation Interface Appendix B Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility ManagementEnvironmental Specifications Performance SpecificationsPower Supply Physical SpecificationsElectromagnetic Immunity SafetyModules Numerics IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4