Page 2 - Support; Trademarks
2 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. 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 us...
Page 3 - Contents
3 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction and Hardware Description Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Switch Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Package Contents . ...
Page 5 - Overview
Introduction and Hardware Description 5 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 ma...
Page 6 - Switch Features
Introduction and Hardware Description 6 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 10/100/100...
Page 7 - Package Contents
Introduction and Hardware Description 7 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 • 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...
Page 8 - Front Panel; Back Panel
Introduction and Hardware Description 8 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 T...
Page 9 - LEDs; Product Label
Introduction and Hardware Description 9 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 ...
Page 10 - Factory Defaults Button and Reset Button
Introduction and Hardware Description 10 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 (h...
Page 11 - Installation
11 2 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 • St...
Page 12 - Step 1: Prepare the Site; Step 2: Install the Switch; Install the Switch on a Flat Surface
Installation 12 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 ...
Page 13 - Install the Switch in a Rack; To install the switch in a rack:
Installation 13 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 r...
Page 14 - Step 3: Check the Installation; Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch
Installation 14 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 dama...
Page 15 - Step 5: Apply AC Power; To apply AC power to the switch:; password
Installation 15 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 remove AC power from the switch by disconnecting the power cord. Before you connect the power c...
Page 17 - Troubleshooting Suggestions; Network Adapter Cards
Troubleshooting 17 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 intermitte...
Page 18 - Configuration
Troubleshooting 18 ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 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 limi...
Page 19 - Physical and Technical Specifications
19 A 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 1...
