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v1.0, July 2009
About This Manual
The
NETGEAR®
GS716Tv2 and GS724Tv3 Software Administration Manual
describes how to
configure and operate the Gigabit Smart Switch using its included software features by using the
Web-based graphical user interface (GUI). The book describes the software configuration
procedures and explains the options available within those procedures.
Audience
The information in this guide is intended for any of the following individuals:
•
System administrators who are responsible for configuring and operating a network using
GS716T/GS724T Smart Switch software
•
Level 1 and/or Level 2 Support providers
To obtain the greatest benefit from this guide, you should have basic knowledge of Ethernet and
networking concepts. When the basic configuration of the switch is performed, it will function in a
network using its remaining factory default parameters. However, a greater level of configuration
—anywhere from the basic up to the maximum possible—will give your network the full benefit
of the switch’s features. The Web interface simplifies this configuration at all levels.
Organization
The
GS716Tv2 and GS724Tv3 Software Administration Manual
contains the following chapters:
•
Chapter
1, “Getting Started”
on
page 1-1
contains information about performing the initial
system configuration and accessing the user interface.
•
Chapter
2, “Configuring System Information”
on
page 2-1
describes how to configure
administrative features such as SNMP, DHCP, and port information.
•
Chapter
3, “Configuring Switching Information”
on
page 3-1
describes how to manage and
monitor the layer 2 switching features.
•
Chapter
4, “Configuring Quality
of
Service”
on
page 4-1
describes how to manage the
GS716T/GS724T software ACLs, and how to configure the Differentiated Services and Class
of Service features.