NETGEAR FS 726, FS 750 manual Additional Features

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Additional Features

The FS726 and FS750 Switches share the following features:

Uplink adaptability for either copper gigabit or fiber gigabit modules

Auto UplinkTM to automatically configure the RJ-45 ports for use with either straight-through or crossover cables to make the right connection

Non-blocking, wire-speed filtering and forwarding of the traffic on all ports

Scalability to meet your growing network needs, enabling performance to keep pace with port density

High-speed bandwidth over uplink connections

Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure, for quick and easy connection to new or existing 10 and 100 Mbps users and services

Store-and-forward intelligent processing to remove erroneous packets from the network

Automatic address-learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table contains up to 8,000 media access control (MAC) addresses (that is, the switch can support networks with as many as 8,000 devices).

Link speed auto-sensing (10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode auto-sensing (half- or full-duplex) to optimize connectivity and allow companies to migrate to Fast Ethernet one port at a time

Full-duplex mode to double throughput of point-to-point connections by enabling individual ports to transmit and receive data concurrently

IEEE 802.3x-compliant flow control to prevent dropped packets due to network back-ups and bottlenecks

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Contents Modular Fast Ethernet Switch Trademarks Statement of ConditionsCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementEN 55024 Declaration of Conformity IiiCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Troubleshooting Information Technical SpecificationsConnector Pin Assignments Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesTables Tables Introduction DescriptionIntroduction Features Key FeaturesKey Features Additional Features Introduction Package Contents Physical Description Front and Back PanelsFront and Back Panels of the FS726 Switch Front and Back Panels of the FS750 Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 PortsLED Mode Button and LED Descriptions Front Panel LEDsModule Bays Auto UplinkCreating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Example Reset Button Desktop Switching ApplicationsSegment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Media Compatibility and ConversionExample of Media Compatibility and Conversion Applications Installation InstallationCharacteristics Requirements Preparing the SiteInstalling the Switch Installing the Switch on a Flat SurfaceInstalling the Switch in a Rack Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch InstallationUsing Gigabit Ethernet Modules Checking the Installation Applying AC PowerInstallation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTo is powered on and operating Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ConfigurationSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsAppendix a Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityData Rate InterfacePerformance Specifications FS726 FS750Physical Specifications FS726 Environmental SpecificationsSafety Agency Approvals Electromagnetic EmissionsElectromagnetic Susceptibility Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Duplex SC Plug and Duplex SC Connector Appendix C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable GuidelinesCabling guidelines Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable Specifications Twisted Pair CablesTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable Patch Panels and Cables Cabling LengthReturn Loss Near End Cross Talk Next Patch CablesConclusion Fiber Cable Specifications Fiber Optic CablesGigabit Cable Guidelines Table C-2. Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic CableIndex Index NETGEAR, Inc