NETGEAR ProSAFE FS526Tv2 Manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
July 2013
202-11251-02
ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet
Smart Switch FS526Tv2
Hardware Installation Guide

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Revision History
Publication
Part Number Publish Date Comments
202-11251-02 July 2013
202-11251-01 June 2013 First publication
• Added information about the product label
• Replaced references to the Software Administration Manual with
references to the web management user guide

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Hardware Description
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
RJ-45 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Factory Defaults Button and Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Step 2: Install the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Install the Switch on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Install the Switch in a Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Step 3: Check the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 5: Apply AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Step 6: Manage the Switch through a Web Browser or
through the Smart Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Network Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Switch Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Autonegotiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Appendix A Physical and Technical Specifications

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1. Introduction and Hardware
Description
The NETGEAR® ProSAFE® 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 is a state-of-the-art,
high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution. To simplify installation, the switch is
shipped ready for use out of the box.
The chapter covers the following topics:
•Overview
•Switch Features
•Package Contents
•Front Panel
•Back Panel
•LEDs
•Product Label
•RJ-45 Ports
•Factory Defaults Button and Reset Button
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit
the support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made
available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some
products can regularly check the site and download new firmware,
or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the
features or behavior of your product do not match what is described
in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

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Overview
This hardware installation guide is for the NETGEAR ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart
Switch FS526Tv2. The switch provides twenty-four 10/100BASE-T ports and two
10/100/1000BASE-T ports.
You can make high-speed connections using the two Gigabit Ethernet ports. For example:
•Connecting switches to each other with high-speed links
•Connecting to a network backbone
•Linking to high-speed servers
•Providing 10/100/1000 copper connectivity
Note: In this guide, the NETGEAR ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart
Switch FS526Tv2 is referred as the switch.
The switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package
of features to monitor, configure, and control the network. With the web management
interface, you can view the switch’s many features and use them in a simple and intuitive
manner. The switch’s management features include configuration for port and switch
information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of
Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires
the Smart Control Center, a utility that runs on a computer.
You can use the switch freestanding or rack-mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room.
The switch is IEEE-compliant and provides low latency for high-speed networking. All ports
can automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch well suited
for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet devices. In
addition, all RJ-45 ports operate in half- or full-duplex mode. The maximum segment length is
328 feet (100 meters) over a Category 5 twisted-pair cable.
You can use the switch as a desktop to build a small network that enables you to have
1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the
server or computer can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.

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Figure 1. Example of a network configuration
Switch Features
The following list identifies the key features of the switch:
•Twenty-four RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet switching ports.
•Two RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet switch ports.
•The switch provides full compatibility with IEEE standards:
-IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T)
-IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
-IEEE 802.3x (full duplex-flow control)
-IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
-IEEE 802.3az (EEE)
•Autosensing and autonegotiating capabilities for all ports.
•Auto MDI/MIDX technology is supported on all ports.
•Automatic address-learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The
table contains up to 8 K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.
•Full- and half-duplex functions for all ports.
•Store-and-forward transmission to remove corrupt packets from the network.
•Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control.

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•Active flow control to minimize packet loss and frame drops.
•Half-duplex back-pressure control.
•Per-port LEDs and system LEDs.
•Internal power supply.
•Standard 1U high, rack-mountable 13-inch chassis.
•No fans required.
Package Contents
The following figure shows the package contents of the switch.
350 East Plumeria Drive
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San Jose, CA 95134
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Figure 2. Package contents
Verify that the package contains the following:
•NETGEAR ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2
•Rubber footpads for tabletop installation
•Power cord
•Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
•Smart Switch resource CD with the Smart Control Center utility and a link to the online
web management user guide.
•Installation guide
•Warranty support information card

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If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep
the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for
repair.
Front Panel
The switch provides twenty-four 10/100BASE-T ports and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
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Figure 3. Front panel
The front panel contains the following:
1. Power LED
2. Recessed Factory Defaults button to restore the switch to the factory defaults
3. Recessed Reset button to reboot the switch
4. Twenty-six Link/ACT port LEDs
5. Twenty-four RJ-45 10/100BASE-T ports
6. Two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports
Back Panel
The back panel provides a cable security lock receptacle and a 100–240 VAC/50–60 Hz
universal power inlet, which is a standard AC power receptacle that accommodates the
supplied power cord.
Figure 4. Back panel

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LEDs
The following table describes the LEDs.
Product Label
The product label on the back panel of the switch shows the hardware model number and
version, the software version, the unique MAC address, and the unique serial number. The
following figure shows a generic product label.
Figure 5. Generic product label
Table 1. LED descriptions
Port LED Designation
(Not applicable, system
LED) Power • Off. Power is disconnected.
•Solid green. Power is supplied to the switch and the
switch is operating normally.
Twenty-four 10/100BASE-T
ports (one LED for each
port)
Link/ACT • Off. No link is established on the port.
•Solid green. A valid link (at any speed) is established on
the port.
•Blinking green. Packet transmission or reception occurs
on the port.
Two Gigabits Ethernet ports
(one LED for each port) Link/ACT • Off. No link is established on the port.
•Solid green. A valid link is established on the port.
•Blinking green. Packet transmission or reception occurs
on the port.

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RJ-45 Ports
RJ-45 ports are autosensing and autonegotiating ports. When you insert a cable into an
RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps)
and duplex mode (half- or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support a twisted-pair
cable that is terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug.
To simplify the procedure for attaching devices, all RJ-45 ports support Auto MDI/MIDX. This
technology enables you to attach devices to the RJ-45 ports with either straight-through or
crossover cables. When you insert a cable into the switch’s RJ-45 port, the switch
automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with the attached device.
With Auto MDI/MIDX technology, you do not need to configure uplink connections, and you
do not need to think about whether to use crossover or straight-through cables when you
attach a device.
Factory Defaults Button and Reset Button
The switch has a Factory Defaults button to clear the configuration and return the switch to
the factory settings. Pressing the button for at least two seconds causes the switch to reboot
with factory settings. All custom settings are removed, including the password, VLAN
settings, and port configurations.
In addition, the switch has a Reset button. Pressing this button reboots the switch but does
not change its configuration.

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2. Installation
This chapter describes how to install the switch, which involves the steps that are described in
the following sections:
•Step 1: Prepare the Site
•Step 2: Install the Switch
•Step 3: Check the Installation
•Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch
•Step 5: Apply AC Power
•Step 6: Manage the Switch through a Web Browser or through the Smart Control Center

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Step 1: Prepare the Site
Before you install the switch, ensure that the operating environment meets the requirements
in that are described the following table.
Table 2. Site requirements
Characteristics Requirements
Mounting
Access Place the switch in a position that allows access to the RJ-45 ports on the front panel, that
allows you to see the LEDs on the front panel, and that allows you easy and safe access to
the power connector.
Power source Provide a power source within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the installation location. Power
specifications for the switch are described in Appendix A, Physical and Technical
Specifications. Ensure that the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can
accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch.
Environmental
Step 2: Install the Switch
You can install the switch on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack.
Install the Switch on a Flat Surface
The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of
the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch. The rubber footpads cushion the switch
against shock and vibrations.
•Desktop installations. Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
•Rack-mount installations. Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment
rack that is grounded and physically secure. You also need to use the rack-mount kit
that is supplied with the switch.
•Temperature. Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature between 0 and
50ºC (32 and 122ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight,
warm-air exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.
•Operating humidity. The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity
of 90%, noncondensing.
•Ventilation. Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of
the switch. Keep at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) free on all sides for cooling. The
room or wiring closet in which the switch is installed needs to have adequate airflow.
•Operating conditions. Keep the switch at least 6 feet (1.83 meters) away from the
nearest source of electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine.

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Install the Switch in a Rack
To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19-inch rack-mount kit that is supplied with
switch.
Note: To prevent the rack from overbalancing and toppling over, install
devices from the bottom of the rack to the top.
To install the switch in a rack:
1. Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.
2. Insert the screws provided in the rack-mount kit through each bracket and into the bracket
mounting holes in the switch.
3. Tighten the screws with a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket.
4. Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack, and insert two pan-head
screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.
5. Tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack.

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Step 3: Check the Installation
Before you apply power to the switch, do the following:
•Inspect the equipment thoroughly.
•Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
•Check cable routing to make sure that cables are not damaged or creating a safety
hazard.
•Ensure that all equipment is mounted properly and securely.
Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch
The switch supports Auto MDI/MIDX technology, which allows you to attach devices using
either straight-through or crossover cables.
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and
an attached device to 100 meters (328 feet).
Figure 6. Connecting devices to ports on the front panel
To connect a computer to an RJ-45 network port on the front panel of the switch:
1. Connect a Category 5 cable that is terminated with RJ-45 connectors to a computer.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the other side of the cable to an RJ-45 network port on the
front panel of the switch.

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Step 5: Apply AC Power
The switch does not have an On/Off switch. You apply AC power to the switch by connecting
the power cord, and you removeAC power from the switch by disconnecting the power cord.
Before you connect the power cord, select a grounded 3-pronged AC source that is not
controlled by a wall switch, which could turn off power to the switch.
To apply AC power to the switch:
1. Connect the female end of the supplied AC power adapter cable to the power receptacle
on the back of the switch.
2. Connect the 3-pronged end of the AC power adapter cable to the 3-pronged AC source.
When you apply power, the Power LED on the front panel of the switch lights green. If the
Power LED does not light, check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the
power source is functioning correctly. If you cannot resolve the problem, see Chapter 3,
Troubleshooting.
Step 6: Manage the Switch through a Web Browser or
through the Smart Control Center
The switch contains management software that lets you view, change, and monitor the way
the switch functions. The management software is not required for the switch to function.You
can use the ports without using the management software. However, the management
software lets you configure VLAN and trunking features, and lets you improve the efficiency
of the switch, which results in the improvement of its overall performance as well as the
performance of the network.
After you have powered up the switch for the first time, you can configure and manage the
switch by using either a web browser or the Smart Control Center utility. For information
about configuring and managing the switch, see the web management user guide.
Note: If the switch cannot connect to a DHCP server, the switch uses
192.168.0.239 as its default IP address and 255.255.255.0 as its
default subnet mask.
Note: To access the web management interface, enter password as the
default password.

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3. Troubleshooting
This chapter describes how you can troubleshoot the switch. The chapter covers the following
topics:
•Troubleshooting Chart
•Troubleshooting Suggestions

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Troubleshooting Chart
The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems.
Table 3. Troubleshooting chart
Symptom Cause Solution
Power LED is off. No power is received.
Link/ACT LED is off or
intermittent. Port connection is not working.
File transfer is slow or
performance is degraded. Half- or full-duplex setting on the switch and the connected device
are not the same.
Make sure that the attached device is configured
to autonegotiate.
A segment or device is
not recognized as part of
the network.
One or more devices are not
properly connected, or cabling
does not meet Ethernet
guidelines.
Link/ACT LED is blinking
continuously on all
connected ports and the
network is disabled.
A network loop (redundant path)
has been created. Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one path from any networked device to any other
networked device.
Troubleshooting Suggestions
If the suggestions in the previous table do not resolve the problem, see the troubleshooting
suggestions in this section.
Network Adapter Cards
Ensure that the network adapter cards that are installed in the computers are functioning
correctly and that the latest software driver has been installed.
• Check the power cord connections for the
switch at the switch and the connected
device.
• Ensure that all cables are used correctly and
comply with the Ethernet specifications.
• Check the crimp on the connectors and make
sure that the plug is properly inserted and
locked into the port at both the switch and the
connecting device.
•Ensure that all cables are used correctly and
comply with the Ethernet specifications.
• Check for a defective adapter card, cable, or
port by testing them in an alternate
environment where all products are
functioning.
•Verify that the cabling is correct.
•Ensure that all connectors are securely
positioned in the required ports. Equipment
might have been accidentally disconnected.

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Configuration
If problems occur after you alter the network configuration, restore the original connections
and determine the problem by implementing the new changes, one step at a time. Ensure
that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not
exceed the Ethernet limitations.
Switch Integrity
If necessary, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. To reset the switch,
disconnect the AC power from the switch and then reconnect the AC power. If the problem
continues, contact NETGEAR technical support:
•Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR.
•Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at
http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx.
Autonegotiation
The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end
of the link supports autonegotiation. If the device does not support autonegotiation, the switch
determines only the speed correctly, and the duplex mode defaults to half-duplex.

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A. Physical and Technical Specifications
This appendix provides the physical and technical specifications for the switch.
Table 4. Physical and technical specifications
Feature Description
Network protocols and
supported standards • IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T
• IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
•IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
• IEEE 802.3x flow control
• IEEE 802.1x
• IEEE 802.1D
• IEEE 802.3az (EEE)
Management • IEEE 802.1Q static VLAN (up to 128, ranging from 2 to 4 K)
•IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (CoS)
•Port trunking with support for LACP
Interfaces • Twenty-four RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX (Auto
MDI/MIDX on all ports)
•Two RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto
MDI/MIDX on both ports)
LEDs • Power LED for the switch
• Link/ACT (activity) LED for each port
Performance •Forwarding mode. Store-and-forward
•Bandwidth. 8.8 Gbps
•Address database size. 8 k Media Access Control (MAC) addresses
Power supply • Power consumption. 12W maximum
•Universal power input. 100–240 VAC/50–60 Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D) • 1.7 x 12.83 x 6.6 in.
•43 x 326 x 168 mm
Weight • 2.98 lb
•1.35 kg

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Environment • Operating temperature. 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
• Storage temperature. –20 to 70°C (28 to 158°F)
• Operating humidity. 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
• Storage humidity. 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
• Operating altitude. 3,000 m (10,000 ft) maximum
• Storage altitude. 3,000 m (10,000 ft) maximum
Electromagnetic emissions • CE mark, commercial
•FCC Part 15 Class A
• VCCI Class A
• C-Tick
• KCC
• CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
Electromagnetic immunity EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class A
Safety • CE mark, commercial
• UL / cUL / CE EN 60950-1
•CB
Table 4. Physical and technical specifications (continued)
Feature Description