NETGEAR GS748T - ProSafe Smart Switch Manual

202-10232-01
September 2007
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
GS748T Smart Switch
Hardware Installation
Guide

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© 2007 by Netgear Inc. All Rights reserved
Trademarks
NETGEAR, Netgear Inc., the NETGEAR logo, Auto Uplink, ProSafe, and Everybody’s connecting are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective
holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set
out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test
transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes
in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and
conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and
Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be
caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency
Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
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• 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.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch is shielded against the generation of radio
interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is de-
clared by the application of EN 55024 Class A (CISPR 22).
EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements
This is to certify that the NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference
in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of
EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22) and EN 55 024.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant
les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.
Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or for questions or problems following
installation:
• Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com/support
• Call Technical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America, please
refer to the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that was included with your switch.
• Email Technical Support at [email protected].
• Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.
Internet/World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) http://
www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are
required.
Note: Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
appropriate measures.

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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 should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between
the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare
under our sole responsibility that the model FS728TP: ProSafe™ 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and
24 Port PoE complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a) This device
may not cause harmful interference and b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation."
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GS748T
Publication Date: September 2007
Product Family: Smart Switch
Product Name: GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10232-01
Publication Version Number: 1.1

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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...................................................................................vii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................viii
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................viii
Revision History ................................................................................................................ ix
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview .........................................................................................................................1-1
Features .........................................................................................................................1-2
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Physical Description
Front and Back Panels .............................................................................................2-1
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports ...............................................................................2-2
SFP GBIC Module ....................................................................................................2-2
LED Descriptions ............................................................................................................2-2
Reset Button ............................................................................................................2-3
Restore Factory Defaults Button ..............................................................................2-4
Chapter 3
Applications
Desktop Switching ....................................................................................................3-1
Backbone Switching .................................................................................................3-2
Chapter 4
Installation
Step 2: Installing the Switch ............................................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface .....................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack .................................................................................4-2
Step 3: Checking the Installation ....................................................................................4-3
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ......................................................................4-3

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Step 5: Installing a SFP GBIC Module ............................................................................4-4
Step 6: Applying AC Power ............................................................................................4-5
Step 7: Management through a Web Browser or Utility Program (Initial Configuration) .4-5
Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................. A-1
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ....................................................................... A-2
Network Adapter Cards ........................................................................................... A-2
Configuration ........................................................................................................... A-2
Switch Integrity ........................................................................................................ A-2
Appendix B
Technical Specifications
Appendix C
Glossary

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®GS748T Smart Switch™ Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install,
configure, and troubleshoot the GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch. The information in this manual is
intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
Fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: This is a warning of possible malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.

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•Scope. This manual is written for the GS748T Smart Switch according to these specifications:
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How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons and for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and a button. Double-click on a link
in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
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•Printing a Page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
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Revision History
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