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NETGEAR FS728TP User Manual

NETGEAR FS728TP
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202-10231-02
v1.1
September 2009
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
FS728TP Smart Switch
Software Administration
Manual

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR FS728TP Specifications

General IconGeneral
MAC address table8000 entries
Store-and-forwardYes
Packet buffer memory3 MB
Maximum data transfer rate1 Gbit/s
Number of VLANs128
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Latency20 μs
Dimensions (WxDxH)440 x 257 x 43 mm
Power requirements100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Authentication methodIEEE 802.1x
Connectivity technologyWired
DHCP featuresDHCP client
Switch typeManaged
Power connectorDC-in jack
SFP/SFP+ slots quantity2
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity4
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity24
StackableNo
CertificationCE mark FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class A C-Tick EN 55024 cUL IEC 950/EN 60950
Noise level49 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)176000 h
Power consumption (typical)225 W
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight3600 g

Summary

About This Manual

Who Should Use this Book

Identifies the target audience for this manual, focusing on system administrators.

How to Use This Book

Explains how to navigate and understand the manual's structure and content.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

Details typographical conventions, message formats, and the manual's scope.

How to Print this Manual

Provides instructions for printing the manual from PDF files.

Revision History

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Switch Management

System Requirements

Outlines the necessary hardware and software facilities for switch management.

Switch Management Interface

Introduces the web server and SmartWizard Discovery utility for managing the switch.

Network with a DHCP Server

Details the procedure for installing the switch in a DHCP-enabled network.

Network without a DHCP Server

Explains how to set up the switch in a network lacking a DHCP server.

Web Access

Describes methods for accessing the switch's web interface for management.

Additional Utilities

Highlights extra functions like password change and firmware upgrades.

Firmware Upgrade

Details the procedure for upgrading the switch's firmware.

Chapter 2: Introduction to the Web Browser Interface

Logging Into the NETGEAR Home Screen

Guides users on how to access and log into the switch's web interface.

The Navigation Menu

Describes the main and left navigation areas of the web interface.

Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Options

Explains the different options available within the web management system.

Selecting an Entry

Demonstrates how to select specific entries within configuration tables.

Adding an Entry

Details the process of creating new entries in configuration tables.

Modifying an Entry

Explains how to edit existing entries within configuration tables.

Deleting an Entry

Describes how to remove entries from configuration tables.

Special Table Options

Introduces GUI elements like Gold Buttons and Quick Boxes for configuration.

Chapter 3: Managing System Settings

Management

Covers general device information, IP, and time configuration settings.

System Information

Details how to configure system name, location, contact, and other device information.

IP Configuration

Explains how to configure static or DHCP IP addresses for the switch.

Time

Covers local system time and SNTP server configuration.

Device View

Displays a graphical representation of the device and its port/LED statuses.

PoE

Explains Power-over-Ethernet capabilities and applications.

SNMP

Introduces Simple Network Management Protocol versions and features.

LLDP

Introduces Link Layer Discovery Protocol for network topology.

Neighbors Information

Shows information received from neighboring devices via LLDP advertisements.

Chapter 4: Configuring Switching Settings

Ports

Covers configuration of individual switch ports.

Port Configuration

Details settings for port speed, duplex mode, and status.

LAG

Introduces Link Aggregated Groups for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

VLAN

Explains Virtual LANs for network segmentation and traffic management.

VLAN Configuration

Describes creating and configuring VLAN IDs and names.

STP

Introduces Spanning Tree Protocol for loop prevention.

RSTP

Covers Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol settings for faster convergence.

Multicast

Explains multicast forwarding and its types.

Address Table

Describes the MAC address table and its sorting options.

Chapter 5: Configuring QoS

CoS

Introduces Class of Service for implementing QoS and priority queuing.

CoS Global Configuration

Explains enabling QoS globally and selecting basic or advanced mode.

Queue

Covers defining QoS queue forwarding types and scheduling methods.

Bandwidth

Explains defining ingress rate limits and egress shaping rates.

CoS to Queue Mapping

Details mapping CoS priority values to traffic queues.

Chapter 6: Managing Security

Management Security

Covers security settings for device management access.

RADIUS

Covers Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service server configuration for authentication.

TACACS+

Explains Terminal Access Controller Access Control System for centralized security.

Port Authentication

Covers network authentication parameters for ports.

802.1x Configuration

Details configuring network authentication using 802.1x standards.

Traffic Control

Covers managing network traffic through Storm Control and Port Security.

Port Security

Explains limiting port access based on MAC addresses.

ACL

Introduces Access Control Lists for defining traffic rules.

MAC ACL

Covers defining MAC-based Access Control Lists.

IPv4 ACL

Covers defining IPv4-based Access Control Lists.

Chapter 7: Monitoring the Switch

Logs

Explains event message formats, severity levels, and log management.

Logs Configuration

Details enabling or disabling global logging for the device.

Server Log

Explains viewing and configuring remote log servers and severity levels.

RMON

Introduces Remote Monitoring Statistics for viewing network traffic.

Statistics

Covers viewing device utilization and error information.

Alarms

Covers setting network alarms based on rising and falling thresholds.

Port Mirroring

Explains mirroring network traffic by forwarding copies of packets.

Chapter 8: Maintenance

Reset

Covers device reboot and factory default reset options.

Factory Default

Explains resetting the device to its original factory settings.

Upload

Details backing up system files like firmware and configuration.

Download

Covers downloading system files such as firmware, boot file, or configuration.

File Management

Manages active images and firmware/boot files for the device.

Troubleshooting

Provides tools and procedures for diagnosing and resolving issues.

Cable Test

Guides on testing copper cables attached to ports for errors.

Chapter 9: Online Help

Support

Provides access to NETGEAR's online support resources and website.

User Guide

Explains how to access the complete online user guide in PDF format.

Appendix A: Default Settings