© 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Auto UplinkTM is a trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 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 FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable 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 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 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 FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable 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 FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable 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 121 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. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable 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. Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable 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 with questions or problems following installation: · · · Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com. 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. 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.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. Page 2 of 121 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................................................9 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Verify that your package contains the following: ...........................................................................................................................................................11 CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................................................13 Front Panels ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 and GBIC module bay) ................................................................................................................................................14 LED Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 Console Port ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 Stacking Ports........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................................17 Desktop Switching ................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Stacked Switching ................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................................19 Step 1: Preparing the Site...................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Step 2: Installing the Switch ...............................................................................................................................................................................................19 Step 3: Installing a GBIC Module ......................................................................................................................................................................................20 Step 4: Connecting Switches to the Stack's Backplane ..............................................................................................................................................20 Step 5: Checking the Installation.......................................................................................................................................................................................21 Step 6: Applying AC Power ................................................................................................................................................................................................21 Step 7: Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch (initial configuration)...........................................................................................21 Step 8: Connecting Devices to the Switch ......................................................................................................................................................................28 Adding or Removing Switches to the stack ....................................................................................................................................................................28 CHAPTER 5: SWITCH MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................29 Management Access Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................29 SNMP Access........................................................................................................................................................................................................................29 Protocols .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30 Software Upgrade Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................................................30 CHAPTER 6: ADMINISTRATION CONSOLE ACCESS ......................................................................................................................33 Main Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................36 Main Menu> System ............................................................................................................................................................................................................37 Main Menu> Status...............................................................................................................................................................................................................38 ...