NETGEAR Network Card FS526Tv2 User Manual

ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet  
Smart Switch FS526Tv2  
Hardware Installation Guide  
July 2013  
202-11251-02  
350 East Plumeria Drive  
San Jose, CA 95134  
USA  
 
Contents  
Step 6: Manage the Switch through a Web Browser or  
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1.  
Introduction and Hardware  
Description  
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The NETGEAR® ProSAFE® 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2 is a state-of-the-art,  
high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution. To simplify installation, the switch is  
shipped ready for use out of the box.  
The chapter covers the following topics:  
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit  
the support website at support.netgear.com.  
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made  
available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some  
products can regularly check the site and download new firmware,  
or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the  
features or behavior of your product do not match what is described  
in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.  
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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 make high-speed connections using the two Gigabit Ethernet ports. For example:  
Connecting switches to each other with high-speed links  
Connecting to a network backbone  
Linking to high-speed servers  
Providing 10/100/1000 copper connectivity  
Note: In this guide, the NETGEAR ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart  
Switch FS526Tv2 is referred as the switch.  
The switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package  
of features to monitor, configure, and control the network. With the web management  
interface, you can view the switch’s many features and use them in a simple and intuitive  
manner. The switch’s management features include configuration for port and switch  
information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of  
Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires  
the Smart Control Center, a utility that runs on a computer.  
You can use the switch freestanding or rack-mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room.  
The switch is IEEE-compliant and provides low latency for high-speed networking. All ports  
can automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch well suited  
for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet devices. In  
addition, all RJ-45 ports operate in half- or full-duplex mode. The maximum segment length is  
328 feet (100 meters) over a Category 5 twisted-pair cable.  
You can use the switch as a desktop to build a small network that enables you to have  
1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the  
server or computer can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.  
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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 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet switch ports.  
The switch provides full compatibility with IEEE standards:  
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IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T)  
IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)  
IEEE 802.3x (full duplex-flow control)  
IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)  
IEEE 802.3az (EEE)  
Autosensing and autonegotiating capabilities for all ports.  
Auto MDI/MIDX technology is supported on all ports.  
Automatic address-learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The  
table contains up to 8 K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.  
Full- and half-duplex functions for all ports.  
Store-and-forward transmission to remove corrupt packets from the network.  
Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control.  
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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.  
No fans required.  
Package Contents  
The following figure shows the package contents of the switch.  
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Figure 2. Package contents  
Verify that the package contains the following:  
NETGEAR ProSAFE 26-Port Fast Ethernet Smart Switch FS526Tv2  
Rubber footpads for tabletop installation  
Power cord  
Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack  
Smart Switch resource CD with the Smart Control Center utility and a link to the online  
web management user guide.  
Installation guide  
Warranty support information card  
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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  
The switch provides twenty-four 10/100BASE-T ports and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.  
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Figure 3. Front panel  
The front panel contains the following:  
1. Power LED  
2. Recessed Factory Defaults button to restore the switch to the factory defaults  
3. Recessed Reset button to reboot the switch  
4. Twenty-six Link/ACT port LEDs  
5. Twenty-four RJ-45 10/100BASE-T ports  
6. Two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports  
Back Panel  
The back panel provides a cable security lock receptacle and a 100–240 VAC/50–60 Hz  
universal power inlet, which is a standard AC power receptacle that accommodates the  
supplied power cord.  
Figure 4. Back panel  
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LEDs  
The following table describes the LEDs.  
Table 1. LED descriptions  
Port  
LED  
Power  
Designation  
(Not applicable, system  
LED)  
Off. Power is disconnected.  
Solid green. Power is supplied to the switch and the  
switch is operating normally.  
Twenty-four 10/100BASE-T Link/ACT  
ports (one LED for each  
port)  
Off. No link is established on the port.  
Solid green. A valid link (at any speed) is established on  
the port.  
Blinking green. Packet transmission or reception occurs  
on the port.  
Two Gigabits Ethernet ports Link/ACT  
(one LED for each port)  
Off. No link is established on the port.  
Solid green. A valid link is established on the port.  
Blinking green. Packet transmission or reception occurs  
on the port.  
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 unique serial number. The  
following figure shows a generic product label.  
Figure 5. Generic product label  
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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 (half- or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support a twisted-pair  
cable that is terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug.  
To simplify the procedure for attaching devices, all RJ-45 ports support Auto MDI/MIDX. This  
technology enables you to attach devices to the RJ-45 ports with either straight-through or  
crossover cables. When you insert a cable into the switch’s RJ-45 port, the switch  
automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with the attached device.  
With Auto MDI/MIDX technology, you do not need to configure uplink connections, and you  
do not need to think about whether to use crossover or straight-through cables when you  
attach a device.  
Factory Defaults Button and Reset Button  
The switch has a Factory Defaults button to clear the configuration and return the switch to  
the factory settings. Pressing the button for at least two seconds causes the switch to reboot  
with factory settings. All custom settings are removed, including the password, VLAN  
settings, and port configurations.  
In addition, the switch has a Reset button. Pressing this button reboots the switch but does  
not change its configuration.  
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2.  
Installation  
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This chapter describes how to install the switch, which involves the steps that are described in  
the following sections:  
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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  
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 to use the rack-mount kit  
that is supplied with the switch.  
Access  
Place the switch in a position that allows access to the RJ-45 ports on the front panel, that  
allows you to see the LEDs on the front panel, and that allows you easy and safe access to  
the power connector.  
Power source  
Provide a power source within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the installation location. Power  
specifications for the switch are described in Appendix A, Physical and Technical  
Specifications. Ensure that 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  
50ºC (32 and 122ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight,  
warm-air exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.  
Operating humidity. The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity  
of 90%, noncondensing.  
Ventilation. 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. The  
room or wiring closet in which the switch is installed needs to have adequate airflow.  
Operating conditions. Keep the switch at least 6 feet (1.83 meters) away from the  
nearest source of electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine.  
Step 2: Install the Switch  
You can install the switch on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack.  
Install the Switch on a Flat Surface  
The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of  
the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch. The rubber footpads cushion the switch  
against shock and vibrations.  
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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 rack to the top.  
To install the switch in a rack:  
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 No. 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 No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack.  
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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 damaged or creating a safety  
hazard.  
Ensure that all equipment is mounted properly and securely.  
Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch  
The switch supports Auto MDI/MIDX technology, which allows you to attach devices using  
either straight-through or crossover cables.  
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and  
an attached device to 100 meters (328 feet).  
Figure 6. Connecting devices to ports on the front panel  
To connect a computer to an RJ-45 network port on the front panel of the switch:  
1. Connect a Category 5 cable that is terminated with RJ-45 connectors to a computer.  
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the other side of the cable to an RJ-45 network port on the  
front panel of the switch.  
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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 cord, select a grounded 3-pronged AC source that is not  
controlled by a wall switch, which could turn off power to the switch.  
To apply AC power to the switch:  
1. Connect the female end of the supplied AC power adapter cable to the power receptacle  
on the back of the switch.  
2. Connect the 3-pronged end of the AC power adapter cable to the 3-pronged AC source.  
When you apply power, the Power LED on the front panel of the switch lights green. If the  
Power LED does not light, check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the  
power source is functioning correctly. If you cannot resolve the problem, see Chapter 3,  
Step 6: Manage the Switch through a Web Browser or  
through the Smart Control Center  
The switch contains management software that lets you view, change, and monitor the way  
the switch functions. The management software is not required for the switch to function. You  
can use the ports without using the management software. However, the management  
software lets you configure VLAN and trunking features, and lets you improve the efficiency  
of the switch, which results in the improvement of its overall performance as well as the  
performance of the network.  
After you have powered up the switch for the first time, you can configure and manage the  
switch by using either a web browser or the Smart Control Center utility. For information  
about configuring and managing the switch, see the web management user guide.  
Note: If the switch cannot connect to a DHCP server, the switch uses  
192.168.0.239 as its default IP address and 255.255.255.0 as its  
default subnet mask.  
Note: To access the web management interface, enter password as the  
default password.  
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3.  
Troubleshooting  
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This chapter describes how you can troubleshoot the switch. The chapter covers the following  
topics:  
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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.  
Check the power cord connections for the  
switch at the switch and the connected  
device.  
Ensure that all cables are used correctly and  
comply with the Ethernet specifications.  
Link/ACT 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.  
Ensure that all cables are used correctly and  
comply with the Ethernet specifications.  
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  
Half- or full-duplex setting on the Make sure that the attached device is configured  
performance is degraded. switch and the connected device to autonegotiate.  
are not the same.  
A segment or device is  
not recognized as part of properly connected, or cabling  
the network.  
One or more devices are not  
Verify that the cabling is correct.  
Ensure that all connectors are securely  
positioned in the required ports. Equipment  
might have been accidentally disconnected.  
does not meet Ethernet  
guidelines.  
Link/ACT LED is blinking A network loop (redundant path) Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one  
continuously on all  
connected ports and the  
network is disabled.  
has been created.  
path from any networked device to any other  
networked device.  
Troubleshooting Suggestions  
If the suggestions in the previous table do not resolve the problem, see the troubleshooting  
suggestions in this section.  
Network Adapter Cards  
Ensure that the network adapter cards that are installed in the computers are functioning  
correctly and that the latest software driver has been installed.  
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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 limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not  
exceed the Ethernet limitations.  
Switch Integrity  
If necessary, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. To reset the switch,  
disconnect the AC power from the switch and then reconnect the AC power. If the problem  
continues, contact NETGEAR technical support:  
Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR.  
Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at  
Autonegotiation  
The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end  
of the link supports autonegotiation. If the device does not support autonegotiation, the switch  
determines only the speed correctly, and the duplex mode defaults to half-duplex.  
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A.  
Physical and Technical Specifications  
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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 1000BASE-T  
IEEE 802.3x flow control  
IEEE 802.1x  
IEEE 802.1D  
IEEE 802.3az (EEE)  
Management  
Interfaces  
IEEE 802.1Q static VLAN (up to 128, ranging from 2 to 4 K)  
IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (CoS)  
Port trunking with support for LACP  
Twenty-four RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX (Auto  
MDI/MIDX on all ports)  
Two RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto  
MDI/MIDX on both ports)  
LEDs  
Power LED for the switch  
Link/ACT (activity) LED for each port  
Performance  
Forwarding mode. Store-and-forward  
Bandwidth. 8.8 Gbps  
Address database size. 8 k Media Access Control (MAC) addresses  
Power supply  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
Weight  
Power consumption. 12W maximum  
Universal power input. 100–240 VAC/50–60 Hz  
1.7 x 12.83 x 6.6 in.  
43 x 326 x 168 mm  
2.98 lb  
1.35 kg  
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Table 4. Physical and technical specifications (continued)  
Feature  
Description  
Environment  
Operating temperature. 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)  
Storage temperature. –20 to 70°C (28 to 158°F)  
Operating humidity. 10–90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
Storage humidity. 5–95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
Operating altitude. 3,000 m (10,000 ft) maximum  
Storage altitude. 3,000 m (10,000 ft) maximum  
Electromagnetic emissions  
CE mark, commercial  
FCC Part 15 Class A  
VCCI Class A  
C-Tick  
KCC  
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)  
Electromagnetic immunity EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class A  
Safety  
CE mark, commercial  
UL / cUL / CE EN 60950-1  
CB  
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