Applications, Desktop Switching | NETGEAR FS 726, FS 750 specification

CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS

The FS726 and FS750 Switches are designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Both switches can be used as stand-alone devices or used with 10 Mbps hubs, 100 Mbps hubs, or 10/100 Mbps switches. This chapter shows how the FS726 and FS750 Switches can be used in various network environments.

Topics include:

•Desktop switching

•Segment switching and bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

•Media compatibility and conversion

Desktop Switching

The FS726 and FS750 Switches can be used as desktop switches to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. A full-duplex adapter card installed in the server can provide 2000 Mbps full-duplex connection.

1000 Mbps

100 Mbps		Server
10 Mbps		Model FS750
		Model FS750
	Model FS726	Switch
	Model FS726
	Switch

Server

Figure 3-1. Example of Desktop Switching

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NETGEAR FS 726, FS 750 manual Applications, Desktop Switching

Contents

Modular Fast Ethernet Switch Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement EN 55024 Declaration of Conformity Iii Customer Support Internet/World Wide Web Contents Technical Specifications Troubleshooting InformationConnector Pin Assignments Appendix C Cabling Guidelines Tables Tables Description IntroductionIntroduction Key Features FeaturesKey Features Additional Features Introduction Package Contents Physical Description Front and Back Panels Front and Back Panels of the FS726 Switch Front and Back Panels of the FS750 Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports LED Mode Button and LED Descriptions Front Panel LEDs Module Bays Auto Uplink Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Example Reset Button Desktop Switching Applications Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Media Compatibility and Conversion Example of Media Compatibility and Conversion Applications Installation Installation Characteristics Requirements Preparing the Site Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch in a Rack Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Installation Using Gigabit Ethernet Modules Checking the Installation Applying AC Power Installation Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting To is powered on and operating Switch Integrity Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsConfiguration Network Adapter Cards Data Rate Appendix a Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Interface Performance Specifications FS726 FS750 Physical Specifications FS726 Environmental Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency ApprovalsElectromagnetic Susceptibility Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Duplex SC Plug and Duplex SC Connector Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesCabling guidelines Category 5 Cable Twisted Pair Cables Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable Patch Panels and Cables Length CablingReturn Loss Patch Cables Near End Cross Talk NextConclusion Gigabit Cable Guidelines Fiber Cable SpecificationsFiber Optic Cables Table C-2. Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic Cable Index Index NETGEAR, Inc