NETGEAR GS728TS - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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Kristie DanielsJul 31, 2025
Why is the ACT LED flashing continuously on all connected ports and the network is disabled on my NETGEAR GS728TS?
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  Karen ThomasJul 31, 2025
  The continuous flashing of the ACT LED and network disability on your NETGEAR Switch indicates a network loop (redundant path). To resolve this, ensure there's only one path from any networked device to another. You can also configure the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) through the switch management interface to prevent network loops.
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James BuckAug 7, 2025
How to fix a NETGEAR GS728TS when the Power LED is off?
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  laceyramosAug 7, 2025
  If the Power LED on your NETGEAR Switch is off, it indicates that no power is being received. Check the power cord connections and the connected device. Also, ensure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications.
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Michael ChapmanAug 14, 2025
Why is the Link LED off or intermittent on my NETGEAR GS728TS?
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  Tyler MeyerAug 14, 2025
  If the Link LED on your NETGEAR Switch is off or intermittent, the port connection might not be working. Check the crimp on the connectors and ensure the plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at both the switch and the connecting device. Verify that all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Test for a defective PC adapter card, cable, or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are functioning.
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Jacob NolanAug 23, 2025
What to do if a unit is linked to a stack, but does not join the stack on NETGEAR Switch?
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  Alicia ArmstrongAug 23, 2025
  If a unit is linked to a stack but doesn't join it on your NETGEAR Switch, the stacking ports of the new unit might be configured differently from the stack, or the unit is configured as a stand-alone unit. Remove the unit from the stack. Use the Web Management to configure the unit as a stackable unit, with last two ports used as the stacking ports.

Summary

Getting Started

Switch Management Interface

Connecting the Switch to the Network

Steps to connect the switch to the network and configure its IP address for remote management.

Web Access

Configuring System Information

Management

PoE;PoE+ (GS728 TPS and GS752 TPS Only)

Configuring Power over Ethernet settings for supported models, including port priority and power limits.

Configuring Switching Information

VLANs

Defining Virtual LAN groups and managing port membership for network segmentation and security.

Spanning Tree Protocol

Configuring Routing

Configuring IP Settings

Globally enabling routing and configuring IP settings for the switch's routing interfaces.

Configuring VLAN Routing

Configuring Quality of Service

Class of Service

Managing Device Security

Management Security Settings

Configuring login password, RADIUS, TACACS+, and authentication lists for secure access.

Port Authentication

Enabling and configuring port access control using 802.1X and MAC-based authentication.

Configuring Access Control Lists

Monitoring the System

Ports

System Logs

Maintaining the System

Reset

Rebooting the switch or restoring factory default settings for system maintenance.

Troubleshooting

Using utilities like Ping and Traceroute to diagnose network connectivity issues.

NETGEAR GS728TS Specifications

General

Product Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Switching Capacity	56 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size	16K
PoE	No
Power Supply	Internal
Layer	Layer 3
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 °C
Operating Humidity	90% Max (Non-Condensing)
Ports	28 (24 x 10/100/1000 Mbps + 4 x 1G/10G SFP+)
Forwarding Rate	41.7 Mpps
Jumbo Frame Support	9216 bytes
Dimensions	17.32 x 10.24 x 1.72 in (440 x 260 x 43.7 mm)