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Page 6 - CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; Overview

Page 5 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 bot...

Page 7 - Features

Page 6 of 24 Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch. • Ten 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching RJ-45 ports • Two GBIC ports that can be used for a variety of fiber or copper connections The following list identi...

Page 8 - Package Contents

Page 7 of 24 o Dual-color Mode LED to indicate speed, activity, duplex mode, and collision • Easy migration from existing 10 Mbps network to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network and Gigabit Ethernet. • Easy upgrade path to add gigabit technology to your network • Flexible installation: o Standalone deskto...

Page 9 - Verify that your package contains the following:

Page 8 of 24 Figure 1-2. GSM712F Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: • One GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Power cord • One null-modem cable • Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack • This user’s gu...

Page 10 - CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION; Front and Black Panels

Page 9 of 24 CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch. Topics include: • Front and back panels • 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 ports • Fiber ports (GSM712F) • GBIC module bays • LED descriptions • Co...

Page 11 - Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.

Page 10 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...

Page 12 - LED Descriptions

Page 11 of 24 Figure 2-6. Warning! Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Gigabit Ethernet Ports (RJ-45 and GBIC Module Bays) Y our 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 automa...

Page 13 - Console Port; The console port is configured to use the following settings:

Page 12 of 24 Console Port Your NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Gigabit Switch 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 com...

Page 14 - CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION; Step 1: Preparing the Site; Step 2: Installing the Switch

Page 13 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: C...

Page 15 - Step 3: Installing a GBIC Module

Page 14 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. Inser...

Page 16 - Step 4: Checking the Installation; Inspect the equipment thoroughly.; Step 5: Applying AC Power

Page 15 of 24 Figure 3-2. Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module Figure 3-3. Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module Step 4: Checking the Installation Before you apply power: o Inspect the equipment thoroughly. o Verify that all cables are installed correctly. o Check cable routing to make sure cables ar...

Page 18 - to the Main Menu page.

Page 17 of 24 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. Figure 3-5. Main Menu

Page 20 - Now type in the desired Network Mask, followed by the ‘Enter’ key.

Page 19 of 24 15. On the Set Up page, hit the ‘B’ key to select the IP Configuration page. 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...

Page 21 - Step 7: Connecting Devices to the Switch

Page 20 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 ...

Page 22 - APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Page 21 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...

Page 24 - APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting Chart; Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions

Page 23 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 Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table B-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solu...

Page 25 - APPENDIX C: Default Settings

Page 24 of 24 APPENDIX C: Default Settings This appendix provides the default settings for the NETGEAR Model GSM712/GSM712F Managed Stackable Switch. Feature GSM712/GSM712F Default Setting Port Speed Auto-negotiation Port Duplex Auto-negotiation Flow Control (half duplex) Enabled Flow Control (full ...