Netgear FSM750S – 48-Port 10/100 Mbps Managed Stackable Switch with Gigabit Ports Guida All'Installazione

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 
Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR Model FSM726S/FSM750S Managed, Fast Ethernet 
stackable Switch! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network 
solution designed for users who want ease of use along with the power of management to eliminate 
bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity.  
This Installation Guide will assist you in getting your switch up and running.  For a detailed description of 
the management features in this switch, refer to the User Manual, located on your Managed Switches CD-
ROM that came with your switch. 
This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR FSM726S/FSM750S Switch and provides 
the following information:
 
Overview 
Switch Features 
Package contents
 
 
Overview 
Your NETGEAR Model FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable 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 both 
a Command Menu Interface  (CMI) as well as a Command Line Interface (CLI) available through the 
console port on the front or a telnet connection via the network. 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 FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable Switch also provides two Gigabit 
Ethernet ports that are used either by the built-in RJ-45 ports or by the GBIC module bays, both located on 
the front panel. The GBIC module bays will accept any standard GBIC module, including the AGM721F 
1000BASE-SX module from NETGEAR.  Using these Gigabit ports, you can create high-speed 
connections to a server or network backbone. For example, you can:
 
•  Connect switches to each other with high-speed links 
•  Link up to high-speed servers 
•  Connect fiber and copper Gigabit Ethernet networks 
Your NETGEAR Model FSM726S/FSM750S Managed Stackable Switch can be free-standing, or rack 
mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room.  It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed 
networking. It includes 24 auto-sensing 10/100 Ethernet/Fast Ethernet ports. The 10/100 ports are shielded 
RJ-45 ports that automatically negotiate to the highest speed. In addition, all 10/100 Mbps ports operate in 
half- or full-duplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to 20 Mbps or 200 
Mbps, respectively.  Using Auto Uplink™ technology, every RJ-45 port will automatically detect the proper 
MDI or MDI-X configuration to make the connection, eliminating the need for crossover cables. The 
maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.