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FS728TP Smart Switch
Software Administration
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10231-02
v1.1
September 2009
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All Rights reserved Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EU Statement of C
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User: This product does not contain any user-serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
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Contents About This Manual Who Should Use this Book ............................................................................................... ix How to Use This Book ...................................................................................................... ix Conventions, Formats, and Scope .................................................................................... x How to Print this Manual ..............................................................................
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Ports ...............................................................................................................................4-1 LAG ................................................................................................................................4-4 VLAN ............................................................................................................................4-15 STP .....................................
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual User Guide .....................................................................................................................9-2 Appendix A Default Settings Index vii v1.1, September 2009
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual viii v1.1, September 2009
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual About This Manual ® The NETGEAR FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual describes how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the FS728TP 10/100 PoE Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports using its included software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and explains the options available within those procedures. Who Should Use this Book The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediat
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual • Chapter 6, “Managing Security” describes how to configure security. • Chapter 7, “Monitoring the Switch” describes how to configure switch monitoring. • Chapter 8, “Maintenance” describes the firmware upgrade procedure and reset functions. • Chapter 9, “Online Help” describes how to obtain online help and support. • Appendix A, “Default Settings” gives FS728TP Smart Switch specifications and lists default feature values. Note: Refer to the p
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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the FS728TP Smart Switch according to these specifications: Product Version FS728TP 10/100 PoE Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports Manual Publication Date September 2007September 2009 . Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Print this Manual To print this manual, select one of the follo
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Revision History Version Part Number Date Description Number 202-10231-01 1.0 June 2005 Product created 202-10231-01 2.0 November 2006 Feature update 202-10231-02 1.0 December 2007 Feature update 202-10231-02 1.1 September 2009 Feature update xii v1.1, September 2009
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Switch Management This section provides an overview of switch management, including the methods you can choose to start managing your NETGEAR FS728TP 10/100 PoE Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports. It also leads you through the steps necessary to get started, using the SmartWizard Discovery utility. The section includes this information under the following menu options: • “System Requirements” • “Switch Management Interface” • “Network with a DHCP Server” • “Network
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Note: For complete hardware installation instructions, refer to the FS728TP Smart Switch Hardware Installation Manual included on your Resource CD, or go to http://www.netgear.com/support. Switch Management Interface Your NETGEAR FS728TP 10/100 PoE Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports contains an embedded web server and management software for managing and monitoring switch functions. This switch operates as a simple switch without using the mana
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Table 1-1. Switch Management Methods Management Method Features SmartWizard Discovery utility No IP address or subnet mask setup needed Discover all switches on the network User-friendly interface under Microsoft Windows Firmware upgrade capability Password change feature Provides entry to web configuration of switch Web browser interface Password protection Ideal for configuring the switch remotely Compatible with Internet Explorer and Nets
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 1-1 6. Note the displayed IP address assigned by the DHCP server. You will need this value to access the switch directly from a web browser (without using the SmartWizard Discovery utility). 7. Select your switch by highlighting the name of the switch. Then click Web Access. The discovery utility displays a login window similar to the following: Figure 1-2 8. Use your web browser to manage your switch. The default password is password.
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Network without a DHCP Server This section describes how to set up your switch in a network without a DHCP server, and is divided into the following tasks: • Manually assign network parameters for your switch • Configure the NIC settings on the host PC • Log in to the web-based switch management utility Manually Assigning Network Parameters If your network has no DHCP service, you must assign a static IP address to your switch. You can also a
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 1-3 7. Select Disable to disable DHCP. 8. The default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. If you want different values, enter the switch IP address, gateway IP address and subnet mask. 9. Type your password and click Set. Please ensure that your PC and the FS728TP 10/100 PoE Smart Switch with Gigabit Ports are in the same subnet. Note the settings for later use. NIC Setting on the Host that Accesse
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual Figure 1-4 You need Windows Administrator privileges to change these settings. 1. On your PC, access the MS Windows operating system TCP/IP Properties. 2. Set IP address and subnet mask appropriately. The subnet mask value is identical to that set in the switch. The PC IP address must be different from that of the switch but lie in the same subnet. 3. Click Web Access in the SmartWizard Discovery utility to enable the management screens as d
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FS728TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual You must work from the same network segment that contains the switch (i.e., the subnet mask values of switch and PC host must be the same) and you must point your browser using the switch IP address. If you used the SmartWizard Discovery utility to set up IP address and subnet mask, either with or without DHCP server, use that IP address in your browser window. If you are starting with an “out of the box” switch and are not using the SmartW
