The SmartWizard GearDiscovery utility finds the switch and displays its MAC Address, IP Address, and model number. If you cannot configure your switch, verify that the cable connections are secure, that the IP address configuration of the PC is in the same subnet as the switch, and click the Discover button.
3.Click to select the line displaying the details of your switch. If there are multiple smart switches in your network, be sure to select the one you want to configure.
4.Click Web Access to view the switch log in screen.
5.Enter the default password of password in lower case letters and click Login. The switch will display the switch settings main page. Configure the switch for your network. Consult the manual on the CD or the online help in the switch for assistance with configuration procedures.
After you log in to the switch, the main Web Access menu displays.
Use the configuration menu options to configure your switch.
Power Over Ethernet Option
If your switch includes the Power over Ethernet option, such as the FS726TP, you can use it to power Ethernet devices like VoIP desk phones or suitably equipped wireless access points. Simply plug a Cat5 or better cable into the port and the switch will determine if it is safe to provide power along with the data. See the hardware guide for more details.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
Be sure to power on your PC and smart switch in the correct sequence.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
For each powered on computer connected to the smart switch with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding smart switch LAN port status light will be lit.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
In most cases, computers should be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. For help with this, please see the animated tutorials on the CD or the Reference Manual Appendix C on the CD.
If your network uses static IP addresses, be sure the switch and computer are configured with valid IP addresses.
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June 2005
Follow this sequence. Turn off the smart switch and computer. First, turn on the smart switch and wait two minutes. Next turn on the computer.
