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NETGEAR GS748TNA User Manual

NETGEAR GS748TNA
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202-10331-01
October 2007
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Smart Switch Software
User Manual GS748T

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR GS748TNA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model NumberGS748TNA
SFP Ports4
LayerLayer 2
Switching Capacity96 Gbps
Forwarding Rate71.4 Mpps
MAC Address Table Size16K
Power over Ethernet (PoE)No
Form FactorRack-mountable
VLAN SupportYes
Quality of Service (QoS)Yes
Product TypeSwitch
CategoryNetwork Switch
Jumbo Frame Support9KB
ManagementWeb-based, SNMP, CLI
MountingRack
Operating Temperature0 to 50 °C
Storage Temperature-20° to 70° C (-4° to 158° F)
Humidity90% maximum, non-condensing
Ports48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet

Summary

About This Manual

Who Should Use this Book

Describes the target audience and their required skill level for the manual.

How to Use This Book

Explains how to navigate and utilize the manual's content and features effectively.

Conventions, Formats and Scope

Details typographical and message formatting conventions used throughout the manual.

HTML Manual Navigation

Explains how to navigate the manual if provided in HTML format.

How to Print this Manual

Provides instructions on printing the manual from HTML or PDF versions.

Revision History

Lists changes made to the document across different versions and dates.

Switch Management Overview

Switch Management Interface

Introduces switch management methods, including web-based and utility tools.

System Requirements

Lists hardware and software prerequisites for using the manual's applications.

Smartwizard Discovery Utility

Network with DHCP server

Guides users on installing and using the utility in a DHCP-enabled network.

Network without DHCP Server

Describes setup procedures for the utility in networks without a DHCP server.

Manually Assigning Network Parameters

Details the steps to manually assign IP, subnet mask, and gateway for the switch.

Configuring Your NIC Settings

Explains how to configure the host PC's network interface card settings.

Password Change

Instructions on how to change the switch's password using the utility.

Firmware Upgrade

Outlines the process for upgrading the switch's firmware using the utility.

Exit

Describes how to close the Smartwizard Discovery Utility program.

Basic Web Management

Accessing the Switch Management Home Screen

Guides on how to access the switch's web interface via a browser.

System Information Settings

Describes how to view system status, firmware version, IP address, and other details.

IP Configuration

Guides on setting up the switch's IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

Changing Your Password

Provides steps to change the default password for enhanced security.

Saving and Restoring Your Configuration

Explains how to back up and restore the switch's configuration settings.

Performing a Factory Reset or a Device Reboot

Details procedures for resetting the switch to factory defaults or rebooting it.

Configuring the Switch

Configuring Ports

Details how to set up individual switch ports, including speed, duplex, and flow control.

Configuring the Link Aggregation Group (LAG)

Explains how to group multiple ports for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

Setting Up SNMP

Guides on configuring Simple Network Management Protocol for network monitoring.

Configuring and Creating VLANs

Covers setting up Virtual Local Area Networks for network segmentation.

Selecting a Management VLAN

Explains how to designate a specific VLAN for switch management access.

Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol

Describes how to configure Spanning Tree Protocol for loop prevention in redundant networks.

Establishing Multicast Groups

Details configuration for IGMP snooping and static multicast group management.

Enabling Jumbo Frames

Instructions on enabling support for larger Ethernet frame sizes.

Setting Rate Limits

How to configure bandwidth limits for ingress and egress traffic on ports.

Setting QoS Global Configuration

Overview of Quality of Service settings for traffic prioritization.

IEEE 802.1p-Based QoS

Configuration for 802.1p priority levels and mapping to hardware queues.

Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP)-based QoS

Mapping DSCP values to 802.1p priorities for QoS implementation.

Enabling Storm Control

How to configure storm control to prevent network disruption from excessive traffic.

Configuring the IP Access List

How to restrict switch management access based on IP addresses.

Controlling Switch Access by MAC Address and VLAN ID

Manages access control using MAC addresses and VLAN IDs.

Setting up Mirroring or “Sniffer Ports"

How to configure port mirroring to monitor network traffic.

Viewing Packet Statistics

Explains how to view detailed port traffic and error statistics.

Appendix A Specifications and Default Values

GS748T Smart Switch Specifications

Lists the technical specifications for the GS748T Smart Switch hardware.

Switch Performance

Details performance metrics such as switching capacity and packet forwarding rate.

GS748T Smart Switch Features and Defaults

Outlines port characteristics, quality of service, and security features with default settings.

Appendix B Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)

The Advantages of VLANs

Explains the benefits of using VLANs for network management and segmentation.

IEEE 802.1Q VLANs

Describes how packets are handled based on 802.1Q tagging and VLAN ID.

802.1Q Example

Provides a practical example demonstrating tagged and untagged VLAN traffic.

Port-based VLANs

Explains VLANs confined to specific switch ports, without spanning across switches.

Port-based VLAN Example Configuration

Demonstrates the configuration and behavior of port-based VLANs with example scenarios.

Appendix C Network Cabling

Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines

Provides guidelines for installing and ensuring performance of Fast Ethernet UTP cables.

Category 5 Cable

Details the length limitations and specifications for Category 5 UTP cabling.

Category 5 Cable Specifications

Lists electrical requirements and performance metrics for Category 5 UTP cable.

Twisted Pair Cables

Explains the function of twisted pair cables and MDI/MDI-X ports.

Patch Panels and Cables

Discusses requirements for patch panels and work area cables for network connectivity.

Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable

Guides on implementing Gigabit Ethernet using Category 5 cabling.

Length

Specifies the maximum distance limitations for Ethernet cabling segments.

Return LoSS

Explains return loss measurement in cabling and its impact on performance.

Near End Cross Talk (NEXT)

Defines and explains Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) in cabling performance.

RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connectors

Details the specifications and pin assignments for RJ-45 plugs and connectors.

Conclusion

Summarizes key requirements for optimal 1000BASE-T performance and cable installation.

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