NETGEAR ProSafe GS728TP User manual

Installation Guide
NETGEAR Smart Switch™ GS728TP, GS728TPP, GS752TP
Package Contents
• NETGEAR Smart Switch™ GS728TP, GS728TPP, or GS752TP
• Rubber footpads for tabletop installation
• AC power cord
• 19-inch rack-mount kit for rack installation
• Installation guide
• Smart Switch resource CD that includes the Smart Control Center Utility and
hardware installation guide. (A link to the online software administration manual
is on the resource CD.)
Configure the Switch
Install the Smart Control Center Utility and use it to configure the switch.
Install the Smart Control Center Utility on a Computer
1. Insert the resource CD into your CD drive.
2. Run the Setup program to install the Smart Control Center Utility.
The Installation Wizard guides you through the installation.
Connect Your Smart Switch
These instructions assume you are using DHCP in your network. If you are using
static IP addressing in your network, configure the switch IP address before
connecting the switch to your network. If there is no DHCP server, the switch IP
address will default to 192.168.0.239.
1. Set up the computer with a static IP address in the 192.168.0.x subnet, and
connect the computer to the switch. Then, use the Smart Control Center Utility
to configure the switch.
2. Connect each computer to an RJ-45 network port on the switch front panel.
Use Category 5 (Cat 5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an
RJ-45 connector to make these connections.
3. Connect the switch to your network.
4. Power on the switch.
5. Verify that the computer with the Smart Control Center Utility is on the same
subnet as the switch.
Configure the Switch with the Smart Control Center
Utility
1. Double-click the Smart Control Center Utility icon on your desktop or in
the Windows Start menu to run the utility and view this screen.
2. Click Discover to find your switch in the network.

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The Smart Control Center Utility finds the switch and displays its MAC address,
IP address, and model number. If you cannot configure your switch, verify that
the cable connections are secure and that the IP address configuration of the
computer is in the same subnet as the switch, and click the Discover button.
3. Click to select the line displaying the details of your switch. If there are multiple
switches in your network, be sure to select the one you want to configure.
4. Click Web Browser Access to view the switch Login screen.
5. Enter the default password of password in lower case letters and click Login.
The switch displays the switch main settings page. Configure the switch for
your network. Consult the reference manual on the resource CD or the online
help in the switch for assistance with configuration procedures.
After you log in to the switch, the main System Information screen displays.
Use the configuration menu options to configure your switch.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you might have.
• Be sure to power on your computer and switch in the correct sequence:
First, turn off the switch and computer. Next, turn on the switch and wait 2
minutes. Last, turn on the computer.
• Make sure the Ethernet cables are plugged in.
For each powered-on computer connected to the switch, the corresponding
switch LAN port status LED is lit.
• Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
In most cases, computers should be configured to obtain an IP address through
DHCP.
If your network uses static IP addresses, be sure that the switch and computer
are configured with valid IP addresses. For help with this, see the software
administration manual.
Technical Support
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and
use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
For additional information about setting up, configuring, and using your smart
switch, see the software administration manual.You can get the manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support
resources.
WARNING!!
Do not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces, in drawers, or on
carpets. Make sure that your equipment has at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air
space on all sides.