FS700TS Hardware Installation Guide
Introduction
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v1.0, September 2007
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Providing 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity
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The 2 10/100/1000 Base T ports are reserved for stacking, but can alternatively be used to
provide additional bandwidth.
The
FS700TS Smart Switch
also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete
package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of the network. With a Web-
based Graphical User Interface (GUI), 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. These features provide better understanding and control of
the network. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the SmartWizard Discovery
program, a utility that runs on a PC.
The
FS700TS Smart 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. All ports can
automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for
environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or 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 Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable, but much longer for fiber
connections using SFP GBIC modules.
The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used 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 PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
