Netgear GSM712 User's Manual
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1. Page 3 of 24 Figures FIGURE 1 1 FIGURE 1 2 FIGURE 2 1 FIGURE 2 2 FIGURE 2 3 FIGURE 2 4 FIGURE 2 5 FIGURE 2 6 FIGURE 3 1 FIGURE 3 2 FIGURE 3 3 FIGURE 3 4 FIGURE 3 5 FIGURE 3 6 FIGURE 3 7 FIGURE 3 8 FIGURE 3 9 Tables GSM712 PACKAGE CONTENTS GSM712F PACKAGE CONTENTS FRONT PANEL OF THE GSM712 MANAGED GIGABIT SWITCH BACK PANEL OF THE GSM712 MANAGED GIGABIT SWITCH FRONT PANEL OF THE GSM712F MANAGED GWITCH ee BACK PANEL OF THE GSM712F MANAGED SWITCH esee WARNING CREATING REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES WARNING CREATING REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES ATTACHING CNN COTA INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE SYSTEM INFORMATION eee teeter eeee IP CONFIGURATION i GSM712 CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH GSM712F CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH cn nn cn nn cn nn nc tees nn nn nan nn nen n nan nn nan nn nan nnnnnnannnncnns TABLE 371 SITE REQUIREMENT S ccoo acia aia aii ii i 13 TABLE B 1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAT 23 Page 4 of 24 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch Your NETGEAR Switch is a state of the art high performance IEEE compliant network solution designed for users who want the power of management to eliminate bottlenecks boost performan2. NETGEAR port Nitch Installation Guide 5111712 JO 712F O 2003 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks O 2003 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR 6 the Netgear Logo the Gear Guy and Everybody s connecting are trademarks or registered trademark of Netgear Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and Product names are trademarks or registered 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 NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit 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 Federal Office
3. Figure 3 9 GSM712F Connecting Devices to the Switch 20 Connect each device to an RJ 45 network port on the switch s front panel see Figure 3 8 or Figure 3 9 Use Category 5 Cat5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable terminated with an RJ 45 connector to make these connections Note Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m 328 ft Page 20 of 24 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3z 1000BASE SX IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3x flow control Management IEEE 802 1Q Static VLAN Up to 64 IEEE 802 1p Class of Service CoS IEEE 802 1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802 1ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol LACP IGMP v1 v2 Snooping Support Port Mirroring support SNMP v1 RFC1757 RMON groups 1 2 3 and 9 RFC1213 MIB II RFC1643 Ethernet Interface MIB RFC1493 Bridge MIB Private Enterprise MIB Interface GSM712 10 RJ 45 connectors for 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Auto Uplink on all ports 2 Gigabit Interface Converter GBIC slots for GBIC modules RS 232 Console Port GSM712F 4 RJ 45 connectors for 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Auto UplinkTM on all ports 4 Gigabit Interface Converter GBIC slots for GBIC modules 8 Fiber ports
4. RS 232 Console Port LEDs Per port 10 100 1000 and Gigabit Link Mode Max Speed Activity Full Duplex Per device Power Reset Performance Specifications Forwarding modes Store and forward Bandwidth 24 Gbps Non blocking Network latency Less than 80 microseconds for 64 byte frames in store and forward mode for10 Mbps to 100 Mbps transmission 10 100 1000 buffer memory 735 KB embedded memory for 10 ports Gigabit buffer memory 122 KB embedded memory per port Address database size 8 000 media access control MAC addresses per system Addressing 48 bit MAC address Acoustic noise ANSI S10 12 45 dB Heat Dissipation 18 99 Btu hr Mean Time Between Failure MTBF 58 300 hours 6 5 years Power Supply Power Consumption 36 W maximum 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal inputs Physical Dimensions 440 x 253 x 43 mm W x Dx H 17 32 x 9 96 x 1 7 inch Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Storage temperature 20 to 70 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity non condensing Storage humidity 95 maximum relative humidity non condensing Operating altitude 10 000 ft 3 000 m maximum Storage altitude 10 000 ft 3 000 m maximum Page 21 of 24 Electromagnetic Emissions CE mark commercial FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class A EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A C Tick Electromagnetic Immunity EN 50082 1 EN 55024 Safety CE mark commercial CSA certified CSA 22 2 950 TUV
5. Warning You must use Link Aggregation a k a Port Trunking to create multiple links between switches Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the network resulting in an endless broadcast traffic that disables your network Loops occur when there are alternate routes between two network devices In Figure 2 3 for example a loop is created by connecting two RJ 45 ports on a NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch to a router containing a 4 port switch The Spanning Tree protocol will prevent loops if that advanced feature is enabled GSM712 _A47 TT Internet FR314 Figure 2 5 Warning Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Page 10 of 24 GSM712F E _A Internet FR314 Figure 2 6 Warning Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Gigabit Ethernet Ports RJ 45 and GBIC Module Bays Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch has either 1000BASE T port or as a GBIC module bay The default setting for those ports are for the automatic detection of media being used Which means depend on which connector is used the port type will be set automatically Or they can be selected via management interface configuration The Gigabit Ethernet ports provide a full duplex 1000 Mbps 1 Gbps connection that effectively doubles throughput to 2 Gbps The GBIC bay accommodates a standard GBIC module such as th
6. 0 Default Gateway 172 16 50 189 his switch s IP address ack lt Tab gt Move the Cursor lt Ctrl L gt Refresh Ctrl M Save Connected 0 03 00 MT 9600 amp N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Figure 3 7 IP Configuration 16 On the IP Configuration page type in the desired IP Address for this switch followed by the Enter key 17 Now type in the desired Network Mask followed by the Enter key 18 Now type in the desired Default Gateway followed by the Enter key 19 Use Ctrl W to save these new settings Hit the Y key or Enter to confirm saving the new settings to NVRAM The switch will now reset loading the new IP address At this point you can use your web browser to manage your switch through the network After you have connected your computer to the switch via one of the network ports simply launch your web browser and type the IP address in the Address Bar to use the Graphical User Interface GUI for configuration observation and management of your switch Page 19 of 24 Step 7 Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch s RJ 45 ports Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch contains Auto Uplink technology which allows you to attach devices using either straight through or crossover cables NETGEAR PC PC Figure 3 8 GSM712 Connecting Devices to the Switch PC PC
7. cause radio interference in which case the user may N be required to take appropriate measures Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch do 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 R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation e Checkthe NETGEAR Web page at http www NETGEAR com e 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 shipped with your switch e Email Technical Support at support NETGEAR com 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
8. to the switch Step 1 Preparing the Site Before you install your switch be sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Site Requirements Mounting 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 the rack mount kit supplied with your switch Access Locate the switch in a position that lets you access the front panel RJ 45 ports view the front panel LEDs and power connector Power source Provide a power source within 6 feet 1 8 meters of the installation location Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix C Be sure the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch Environmental Temperature Install the switch in a dry area with ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight warm air exhausts hot air vents and heaters The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of 9096 non condensing 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 Be sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where y
9. 0 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Printecho Figure 3 4 System Information 13 The terminal emulation program should display the System Description page Hit the ESC key to get to the Main Menu page 7 Hyper Terminal HyperT erminal Of x File Edit View Call Transfer Help 6SM712 Managed Gigabit Switch Main Menu a System b Status d Tools e Security f Advanced ter to configure System IP or Port Parameters ove the Cursor lt Ctrl L gt Refresh Ctrl M Save 4 Connected 0 01 36 vT100 9600 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Figure 3 5 Main Menu Page 17 of 24 14 On the Main Menu page hit the C key to select the Set Up page F Hyper Terminal HyperTerminal i Pm x File Edi View Call Transfer Help ol als mal El 6SM712 Managed Gigabit Switch Set up a System Configuration b IP Configuration c Port Configuration ter gt to configure IP Parameters ack lt Tab gt Move the Cursor lt Ctrl L gt Refresh Ctrl M Save 4 Connected 0 02 17 VT100 9600 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Figure 3 6 Set Up Page 18 of 24 15 On the Set Up page hit the B key to select the IP Configuration page c Hyper Terminal HyperTerminal Pm x File Edit View Call Transfer Help ol als ojal El 6SM712 Managed Gigabit Switch Set up gt IP Configuration IP fissignment Mode Manual IP fiddress 72 16 51 123 Subnet Mask 299 259 240
10. NETGEAR com A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required Page 2 of 24 CONTENTS FIGURES DD 4 TABLES EE 4 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUGCTION ee ee EE Ee 5 RAS SOROR DON ON RS NN 5 EU M M n Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following iii 8 CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION em 9 Front and Black EE 9 10 100 1000 MDps RJ45 PONE e TAIN 10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports RJ 45 and GBIC Module BayS ie 11 LED Descriptions Console Poteten arenae EAS ECHR TE PTET REN E een Ere TONER Rana eT Cee OTRO AO CHAPTER S2INSTALLATION ergeet eege 13 Otep T Preparing NEE 13 Step 2 Installing the SWitch RRRR H 13 Step 3 Installing a GBIC Module 14 Step 4 EE BEE EE 15 Step 5 Applying AG ee E 15 Step 6 Connecting to the Console Port to aed the Switch initial ARS PROTONI SS RARO INN REOR 16 Step 7 Connecting Devices to the Switch eese eese corona nana entente tenete ENEE 20 Hd Dell ART edel Mel EEN 21 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING erect eee ee ee ee 23 Troubleshooting Charts sies da 23 Additional Troubleshooting Suggeslioris eie eee t rte ris eter de eee Hast ue 23 APPENDIX C DEFAULT gg icem M 24
11. a GBIC Module next Step 4 Checking the Installation Figure 3 1 Attaching Mounting Brackets Step 3 Installing a GBIC Module The following procedure describes how to install a GBIC Gigabit Ethernet module such as the NETGEAR AGM721F in the switch s Gigabit module bays The AGM721F is sold separately from the GSM712 GSM712F If you do not want to install a GBIC module at this time skip this procedure To install a GBIC module 7 Insert the GBIC module into the GBIC module bay Press firmly to ensure the module seats into the connector Page 14 of 24 NETGEAR Figure 3 3 Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module Step 4 Checking the Installation Before you apply power Inspect the equipment thoroughly Verify that all cables are installed correctly Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or are a safety hazard Be sure all equipment is mounted properly and securely 0000 Step 5 Applying AC Power NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switches do not have an ON OFF switch the only method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord Before you connect the power cord select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch which can turn off power to the switch After you select an appropriate outlet use the following procedure to apply AC power Page 15 of 24 8 Connect the female end of the supplied AC p
12. al priority DiffServe 0 31 normal priority 32 63 high priority MAC address aging SNMP Community Public you must add application to Host table before switch will respond to SNMP requests Page 24 of 24 NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 1 888 NETGEAR www NETGEAR com A M 10130 02 May 2003
13. ccordance 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 user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit 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 55024 Class A CISPR 22 EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit 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 Page 1 of 24 Waming This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may
14. ce and increase productivity running over the maximum possible bandwidth In addition to providing easy straightforward management your switch GSM712 is flexible and comes with two Gigabit Interface Converter GBIC OR your switch GSM712F is flexible and comes with four combo GBIC GTP ports that can use any GBIC module to provide Gigabit connectivity over a variety of fiber or copper cabling This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch and provides the following information e Overview e Switch Features e Package Contents Overview Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch provides the benefit of management with a complete package of features for the observation configuration and control of your network With a web based Graphical User Interface GUI the switch s many capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner For those who prefer a more traditional interface there is a Command Menu Interface available through the console port on the front or via Telenet The switch s management features include SNMP and RMON for port and switch information VLAN for traffic control port trunking for increased bandwidth and Class of Service CoS for traffic prioritization These features and more will allow you to better understand and better control your network Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch also provides GBIC module bay
15. e NETGEAR AGM721F GBIC module or the AGM721T GBIC module The AGM721F GBIC module has an SC connector that is compatible with the IEEE 802 3z 1000BASE SX standard while the AGM721T has an RJ 45 connector and is compliant with the IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T standard LED Descriptions The front panel of the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch has LEDs that provide a quick and accurate display of port speed activity collisions and duplex mode Table 2 1 summarizes the LEDs on the switch and Gigabit Ethernet module Table 2 1 Front Panel LEDs Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Power is supplied to the switch Yellow On Power On Self Test POST in progress Off Power is disconnected Link Green On Port has a valid link connection the port number Off A valid link has not been established on the port LED Mode in Three LEDs Max Spd Green On Port has made a connection at 1000 Mbps for that port Off Port is not operating at 1000 Mbps ACT Green Blinking Data transmission is occurring on the port Off No data transmission is occurring on the port FDX Green On Port is operating in full duplex mode Yellow On Port is operating in half duplex mode Blinking Collision is occurring Note When Copper GBIC is used at forced speed mode link and FDX LEDs are on regardless if RJ 45 port is connected Page 11 of 24 Console Port Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switc
16. e NETGEAR Model GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch e Eight Fiber Slots e Four combo GBIC slots GTP ports that can be used for a variety of fiber or copper connections Both GSM712 712F have the same features as below e Full Layer 2 switch management including SNMP RMON groups 1 2 3 and 9 IEEE 802 1Q up to 64 Static VLAN groups IEEE 802 1p Class of Service IEEE 802 3ad Link Aggregation IEEE 802 1D Spanning Tree IGMP snooping Port Mirroring Password access control TFTP firmware upgrade Multiple interfaces Browser based Telnet or SNMP application 00000000000 e Full compatibility with IEEE standards IEEE 802 3i 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control e Auto sensing and auto negotiating capabilities for all ports o ooo e Auto Uplink on all ports to make the right connection e Automatic address learning function to build the packet forwarding information table The table contains up to 8 000 media access control MAC addresses that is the switch can support networks with as many as 8 000 devices e Full and Half duplex functions for all 10 100 1000 Mbps ports operating at 10 or 100 Mbps e Store and Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network e Advance cable fault detection service for trouble shooting gigabit Ethernet cable plant problem GSM712F e Active flow control to minimize packet loss frame drops o Half dupl
17. ex back pressure control 10 or 100 Mbps o Full duplex IEEE 802 3x pause frame flow control e LED indicators for port status monitoring o Power LED to indicate power on off status o Link LED to indicate link status Page 6 of 24 o Dual color Mode LED to indicate speed activity duplex mode and collision e Easy migration from existing 10 Mbps network to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network and Gigabit Ethernet e Easy upgrade path to add gigabit technology to your network e Flexible installation o Standalone desktop installation o 19 inch standard rack mount e Standard 1U case size Package Contents Figure 1 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch NETGEAR Rack mount kit 22N gt CD ROM Ds 9 e RS 232 Null O gt E Y LZ Modem Cable Installation Guide Warranty amp Owner Registration Card Support Information Card Figure 1 1 GSM712 Package Contents Page 7 of 24 Rubber a oF footpads SS Rack mount kit Installation Guide Warranty amp Owner Registration Card Support Information Card RS 232 Null Modem Cable Figure 1 2 GSM712F Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following e One GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch e Rubber footpads for tabletop installation e Power cord e One null modem cable e Rack mount kit for installing the switch in a 19 inch rack e This user s gu
18. 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 a
19. gradation is a problem Switch and the connected device are not the same A segment or device is not recognized as One or more devices are not Verify that the cabling is correct Be sure all connectors are part of the network properly connected or cabling does securely positioned in the required ports Equipment may not meet Ethernet guidelines have been accidentally disconnected FDX LED is blinking yellow excessively Collisions are occurring on the Some collisions are normal when the connection is connected segment operating in half duplex mode Duplex modes are mismatched Recheck the settings of the device attached to the RJ 45 port Make sure the attached device is set to auto negotiate ACT LED is flashing continuously on all A network loop redundant path Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one path from connected ports and the network is has been created see Figure 2 3 any networked device to any other networked device disabled Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Table B 1 do not resolve your problem refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes one step at a t
20. h has a console port on the front panel This port is labeled Console and is required for initial configuration of the switch It also lets you manage the switch using a directly connected VT 100 terminal personal computer PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation The terminal computer or workstation connects to the console port using the null modem cable supplied with your switch The console port is configured to use the following settings Baud rate 9 600 bps Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bit 1 Flow control none These settings appear below the connector on the switch front panel In addition to using the console port you can manage the switch using a Web browser and or a Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP management program Note You must use the console port for the initial switch configuration For more information about console port connections see Connecting to the Console Port For more information about managing the switch see Chapter 3 Page 12 of 24 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch Switch installation involves the following steps Step 1 Preparing the site Step 2 Installing the switch Step 3 Installing a GBIC module Step 4 Checking the installation Step 5 Applying AC power Step 6 Connecting to the console port to manage the switch initial configuration Step 7 Connecting devices
21. ide e One CD ROM e Support Information Card e Warranty amp Owner Registration Card If you ordered additional GBIC modules with your switch they are provided in a separate package If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately Page 8 of 24 CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch Topics include e Front and back panels e 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing RJ 45 ports e Fiber ports GSM712F e GBIC module bays e LED descriptions e Console port Front and Black Panels Figures 2 1 and 2 2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch The front panel contains LEDs Rest Button RJ 45 jacks GBIC module bays and a console port The back panel has a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord Figure 2 1 Front Panel of the GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch Figure 2 2 Back Panel of the GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch Figures 2 3 and 2 4 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR Model GSM712F Managed Switch The front panel contains LEDs RJ 45 jacks Fiber ports and GBIC module bays and a console port The back panel has a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord NETGEAR Figure 2 3 Front Panel of the GSM712F Managed Switch Figure 2 4 Back Pa
22. ime Make sure that cable distances repeater limits and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations Switch Integrity If required verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch To reset the switch use the Tools Reset command or remove AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power If the problem continues contact NETGEAR technical support In North America call 1 888 NETGEAR If you are outside of North America please refer to the support information card included with your product Auto Negotiation The 10 100 1000 Mbps ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end of the link supports auto negotiation If the device does not support auto negotiation the switch only determines the speed correctly and the duplex mode defaults to half duplex The gigabit port on the Gigabit module negotiates speed duplex mode and flow control provided that the attached device supports auto negotiation Page 23 of 24 APPENDIX C Default Settings This appendix provides the default settings for the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Stackable Switch GSM712 GSM712F Default Setting Port Speed Port Duplex Flow Control half duplex Flow Control full duplex IP Configuration Password protection User Name Password VLAN IP Multicast Filtering Spanning Tree Protocol Fast Link Traffic Prioritization 802 1p Optimized for flow control all ports norm
23. licensed EN 60 950 UL listed UL 1950 CUL IEC950 EN60950 Modules AGM721F GBIC SX module for 1000BASE SX connections with SC connectors for 50um or 62 5um multi mode fiber cable AGM721T GBIC Copper Gigabit module for 1000BASE T connections with an RJ 45 connector and Cat5 or better cable Page 22 of 24 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch Topics include o Troubleshooting chart o X Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table B 1 lists symptoms causes and solutions of possible problems Table B 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Power LED is off No power is received Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch and the connected device Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications Link LED is off or intermittent Port connection is not working 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 Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications See Appendix F Check for a defective adapter card cable or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are functioning File transfer is slow or performance Half or full duplex setting on the Make sure the attached device is set to auto negotiate de
24. nel of the GSM712F Managed Switch Page 9 of 24 10 100 1000 Mbps RJ 45 Ports As Figure 2 1 shows the GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch has 10 10 100 1000 Mbps RJ 45 ports These ports are auto sensing 10 100 1000 Mbps ports When you insert a cable into an RJ 45 port the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed 10 or 100 or 1000 Mbps and duplex mode half or full duplex of the attached device The 10 100 1000 Mbps ports support only unshielded twisted pair UTP cable terminated with an 8 pin RJ 45 plug To simplify the procedure for attaching devices all RJ 45 ports support Auto Uplink This technology lets you attach devices to the RJ 45 ports using either straight through or crossover cables When you insert a cable into the switch s RJ 45 port the switch automatically e Senses whether the cable is a straight through or crossover cable e Determines whether the link to the attached device requires a normal connection such as when connecting the port to a PC or an uplink connection such as when connecting the port to a router switch or hub e After ascertaining this information the switch automatically configures the RJ 45 port to enable communications with the attached device without requiring user intervention In this way the Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or straight through cables when attaching devices
25. o the switch and manage it through a Web browser Telnet session or SNMP management application To connect a console to the switch 10 Connect a VT100 ANSI terminal or a PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation to the switch s console port labeled Console using the null modem cable supplied with the switch The supplied null modem cable has 9 pin connectors on each end 11 If you attached a PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation start a terminal emulation program Microsoft Windows users can use HyperTerminal which comes with the Windows operating systems Macintosh users can use ZTerm UNIX users can use a terminal emulator such as TIP 12 Configure the terminal emulation program to use the following settings Baud rate 9 600 bps Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bit 1 Flow control none Page 16 of 24 F Hyper Terminal HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help iol xi 6SM712 Managed Gigabit Switch System Information Uptime System Description System Name System Contact System Location MAC Address IP Address Default Gateway Subnet Mask Software Version System 0ID 0 Days 0 hr 0 min 20 sec 6SM712 Managed Gigabit Switch Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined 00 30 ab 1d 7a 10 172 16 51 123 172 16 50 189 255 255 240 0 2 1 0 3205 1 3 6 1 4 1 4526 1 3 o configure this page goto the Set up windows lt Ctrl L gt Refresh 4 Connected 0 00 53 VT100 960
26. ou intend to install the Switch Keep the switch at least 6 ft 1 83 m away from nearest source of electromagnetic noise such as a photocopy machine Operating humidity Ventilation Operating conditions Step 2 Installing the Switch You can install your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch on a flat surface or in a standard 19 inch rack Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self adhesive rubber footpads Stick one rubber foot pad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch The rubber footpads cushion the switch against shock vibrations Page 13 of 24 Installing the Switch in a Rack To install the switch in a rack use the following procedure and refer to Figure 3 1 To perform this procedure you need the 19 inch rack mount kit supplied with your switch 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 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 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack If you want to install a GBIC module proceed to Step 3 Installing
27. ower adapter cable to the power receptacle on the back of the switch 9 Connect the 3 pronged end of the AC power adapter cable to a grounded 3 pronged AC outlet When you apply power the Power LED on the switch s front panel will be Yellow as it conducts a Power On Self Test POST After the switch passes the POST the Power LED will change to Green and the switch is functional and ready to pass data If the Power LED does not go on check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the power source is good If this does not resolve the problem refer to Appendix B Troubleshooting Step 6 Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch initial configuration Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch contains software for viewing changing and monitoring the way it works This management software is not required for the switch to work However the management software can let you improve the efficiency of the switch and as a result improve its overall performance as well as the performance of your network The remainder of this section describes how to initialize the management software to the first time you use the management features After you power up the switch for the first time you can configure it using a VT100 ANSI terminal or a PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation that is directly connected to the switch s console port Thereafter you can assign an IP address subnet mask and gateway address t
28. s The GBIC module bays will accept any standard GBIC module including the AGM721F 1000BASE SX module or AGM721T 1000BASE T module from NETGEAR Using these Gigabit ports you can create high speed connections to a server or network backbone For example you can e Connect switches to each other with long distance high speed links e Combine fiber and copper networks Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch can operate free standing or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room It is IEEE compliant and offers low latency for high speed networking GSM712 includes 10 auto sensing 10 100 1000 Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet ports and GSM712F includes 8 GBIC and 4 Combo GBIC GTP The 10 100 1000 Mbps ports are shielded RJ 45 ports that automatically negotiate to the highest speed This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet devices In addition all 10 100 1000 Mbps ports operate in half or full duplex mode The maximum segment length is 328 feet 100 meters over Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable Page 5 of 24 Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch e Ten 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching RJ 45 ports e Two GBIC ports that can be used for a variety of fiber or copper connections The following list identifies the key features of th
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