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Chapter 1Introduction
The NETGEAR Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network
solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit
connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. To simplify
installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS700TP Smart Switch and provides the following
information:
•Overview
•Switch Features
•Package Contents

Overview

This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches:
• GS724TP - This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/1000 and two Form-factor slots
which support 1000 (1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP. This product supports the added feature of
Power over Ethernet (PoE).
• GS748TP - This product offers support for 48 ports of 10/100/1000 and four Form-factor slots
which support 1000 (1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP. This product supports the added feature of
Power over Ethernet (PoE).
You can make high-speed connections using the Gigabit ports. For example:
• Connecting to a network backbone
• Linking to high-speed servers
• Providing 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity
The GS700TP Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete
package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of the network. With a Web-
based Graphical User Interface (GUI), you can view the switch’s many features and use them in a
simple and intuitive manner. The switch’s management features include configuration for port and