Netgear are well known for their networking equipment and it is for this reason I want to tell you about a great piece of kit. The 24 port switch.
24 ports of networking capability.... But what does that all mean???
Ok, let me tell you about what a network is.
Even the internet is just ... Read review
and control with options for Gigabit and/or Fiber connectivity to the networks backbone or heavy users at an affordable price. Key Features-24 10/100 ports&2 Gigabit ports 10/100/1000.-The 2 Gigabit ports offer either copper or fiber links.-Meets Mgmt needs with: SNMP, RMON, VLAN, QoS&port trunking.-Also supports Spanning Tree, port mirroring and more see below.-Auto detects speed, duplex&cable type to make the right connection.-Non-blocking design delivers low-latency, full wire-speed to all 24 ports.Management&ControlNETGEARs FSM726 Managed Switch supports all your managed needs with industry standard management protocols: SNMP, RMON DHCP and BootP. This Fast Managed Switch also provides advanced features including VLAN virtual networks, DiffServ traffic prioritisation 802.1p QoS and RADIUS, 802.1x. Port trunking is available for increased bandwidth on dedicated ports or building backbone between switches, plus Spanning Tree and also port mirroring for diagnostics and debugging.Combined Fast&Gigabit Ethernet ConnectivityThe FSM726 network switch combines Fast and Gigabit wired Ethernet connectivity to provide a cost effective managed solution that also delivers faster connection speeds where you need it most: The two copper Gigabit Ethernet ports can be connected to servers or used for a Gigabit-speed backbone 10/100/1000 for a non-stop, always available network that can quickly deliver large multimedia, image, and video files.All 26 RJ-45 ports automatically negotiate to the highest speed and support Auto Uplink technology to make the right cable connection. The two Gigabit slots can be utilised as two GBIC slots provide optional fiber connectivity for greater distance.Easy to UseNETGEAR FSM726 managed switch is ready to work, right out of the box. Everything necessary for setup comes in the box. This switch is intuitive enough for new users but powerful enough fo
and control with options for Gigabit and/or Fiber connectivity to the networks backbone or heavy users at an affordable price. Key Features-24 10/100 ports&2 Gigabit ports 10/100/1000.-The 2 Gigabit ports offer either copper or fiber links.-Meets Mgmt needs with: SNMP, RMON, VLAN, QoS&port trunking.-Also supports Spanning Tree, port mirroring and more see below.-Auto detects speed, duplex&cable type to make the right connection.-Non-blocking design delivers low-latency, full wire-speed to all 24 ports.Management&ControlNETGEARs FSM726 Managed Switch supports all your managed needs with industry standard management protocols: SNMP, RMON DHCP and BootP. This Fast Managed Switch also provides advanced features including VLAN virtual networks, DiffServ traffic prioritisation 802.1p QoS and RADIUS, 802.1x. Port trunking is available for increased bandwidth on dedicated ports or building backbone between switches, plus Spanning Tree and also port mirroring for diagnostics and debugging.Combined Fast&Gigabit Ethernet ConnectivityThe FSM726 network switch combines Fast and Gigabit wired Ethernet connectivity to provide a cost effective managed solution that also delivers faster connection speeds where you need it most: The two copper Gigabit Ethernet ports can be connected to servers or used for a Gigabit-speed backbone 10/100/1000 for a non-stop, always available network that can quickly deliver large multimedia, image, and video files.All 26 RJ-45 ports automatically negotiate to the highest speed and support Auto Uplink technology to make the right cable connection. The two Gigabit slots can be utilised as two GBIC slots provide optional fiber connectivity for greater distance.Easy to UseNETGEAR FSM726 managed switch is ready to work, right out of the box. Everything necessary for setup comes in the box. This switch is intuitive enough for new users but powerful enough fo
network speed in full-duplex modeEach port senses the right network speed and duplex mode (half or full)Easy to set-up: Operates as soon as it is turne
Power over Ethernet (PoE), using the industry standard IEEE 802.3af. With PoE your business can easily deploy wireless access points, IP-based surveillance cameras and VoIP telephones. PoE enables you to position these devices on a ceiling or high up on a wall, typically away from most electrical sockets. This ability to be able to place devices anywhere, even where AC power is not available or difficult to install, significantly lowers deployment costs. With PoE electricians and extension reels are not required. The FS726TP joins NETGEAR's family of smart switches, offering key management features for the price on an unmanaged switch. NETGEAR's family of ProSafe Smart Switches are designed for growing businesses that want control over their network without the cost and complexity of a full Layer 2 or Layer 3 management implementation. Use the FS726TP smart switches to either add simple management to your unmanaged networks or extend managed networks. An intuitive, Web-browser interface offers easy access to the simple Smart Switch management, making it effortless to monitor switch performance, configure ports, even set up port trunks, VLANs, and traffic prioritisation. Alternatively you can use SNMP-based (Simple Network Management Protocol) software to manage your Smart Switch. Shipped ready for use straight out of the box, the FS726TP delivers switching that's easy to set up and use. As well as the 24 Fast Ethernet ports, the FS726TP Fast smart network switch features 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, each capable of powering 2000 Mbps of data throughput in full duplex mode. These 2 Gigabit ports are ideal for connectivity to demanding users or servers. The two optional fiber ports** enable secure, long distance connections. As fiber connections are far less prone to interference than standard Ethernet cables, communications to the network's backbone or servers are better protected. As with all NETGEAR switches, the FS726TP smart switch features Auto Uplink™ technology, which automatically adjusts for different Ethernet cables. The FS726TP is standards based for easy integration of Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) and Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps).
network speed in full-duplex modeEach port senses the right network speed and duplex mode (half or full)Easy to set-up: Operates as soon as it is turne
solution the JFS524. This unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch provides expanded connectivity for small office networks so users no longer have to compete with each other for bandwidth. All of the essential features automatic speed and full/half duplex sensing, 200 Mbps throughput per port, Auto Uplink are included, but at an economical price that a value-conscious business owner cant ignore.Main Features:16 x 10/100...
simple switch management at no extra cost this24-port Gigabit switch is high on value and capability. With 2410/100/1000 Mbps ports each capable of powering 2000
performance and a full set of Layer 2management features with unsurpassed affordability. This next-generationhigh-speed switch delivers maximum throughput where you need it -
A review by andycharger on Netgear 24port 10/100 Switch June 2nd, 2003
Author's product rating:
Speed
Ease of Installation
Ease of use
Reliability
Value For Money
Advantages:
Easy to use, easy to install
Disadvantages:
closeness of the ports .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Netgear are well known for their networking equipment and it is for this reason I want to tell you about a great piece of kit. The 24 port switch. 24 ports of networking capability.... But what does that all mean???
Ok, let me tell you about what a network is. Even the internet is just one big network. it is simply just a collection of computers that are connected together and can communicate. Simple!
But, how do you connect them together? Its not like they shake hands and have a chat is it?
Well in a way, that is what they are doing but using some extra hardware to do this.
To put a computer on a network, it needs a Network interface card or NIC. This plugs into your computer's motherboard. Its basically similar to installing a graphics card or sound card. You then need to connect the computer via the NIC card to a network cable. It look like a length of flex with a phone socket at either end. One plugs into your NIC card and the other, youve guessed it!, into the Switch. The switch is where all the people on the network in a home or office plug into to communicate. In smaller applications, people use hubs instead of Switches. The 24 Port switch from Netgear has 24 ports on it. This will allow up to 24 people to plug into the switch and communicate.
Its like one big meeting point so we can all hook up to the server from one point as the switch then connects to the server that we all use.
Plugging into the Switch is easy enough. Just push the connector into the port until you hear a click. To unclip it, lift the retaining clip and pull it out. Simple.
The great thing about the netgear switches is that they are built to sit on either a desktop as pictured, or, they are supplied with brackets for mounting in a 19 inch server rack. Getting the switch into the rack with the supplied fitments could be fun though. It comes with 4 mounting screws but no nuts to mount them to! Putting the fiddly cage nuts in is a pain if you have ever tried it but not as hard as trying to install a switch in a rack without the nuts!
Configuring the switch is very simple and takes no effort from you. All the relevant instructions are very detailed and it is very self explanitory. However, a little bit of assembly is required. The Switch is Rack mounted which means it can sit in one of those big banks of machinery in your computer room. To rack mount it, you need to attach the rack attachment fasteners which are supplied. These need a Phillips screwdriver for assembly. Then it is just a matter of bolt it into the Rack!
The size of the switch is very small for its capacity. The 24 ports are very compact and this is a bit of a double edged sword. True, you can get a lot of computers hooked up to it while using a very small item but it can also be too fiddly. When there are 24 network cables hanging around and clipped in, it is exremely hard to unclip one individual cable on a packed switch.
The indicator lights above each port tell you when the port is live and being used. This is handy for when you need to pull out "dead" cables. It siginifies if there is any network traffic coming out of the port. The guide lights on the left hand side also make a great "quick glance" reference. The autocinfigure button is available and used to allow a mixture of network speeds, cable types,etc to be connected up. A godsend in a mixed network environment. Perhaps its great feature is its dual network speed capability. Most modern networks demanding high speed run at 100Mbps (megaytes per second) while older and less demanding networks can cope quite happily at a tenth of this at 10Mbps. Each individual port can set its own speed so you can mix network settings and operations all on one switch without having to worry! Slower and quicker connections can all work happily.
You can get these from any good PC office retailer or online at DABS.
A great switch with great functionality. One to buy if you want to buy a switch.
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Advantages: Excellent quality. loads of features, easy to install Disadvantages: None
Netgear are well known for their networking equipment and it is for this reason I want to tell you about a great piece of kit. The 24 port switch.
24 ports of networking capability.... But what does that all mean???
Ok, let me tell you about what a network is. Even the internet is just one big network. it is simply just a collection of computers that are connected together and can communicate. Simple!
But, how do you connect them together? Its ... ...The 24 Port switch from Netgear has 24 ports on it. This will allow up to 24 people to plug into the switch and communicate. Its like one big meeting point so we can all hook up to the server from one point as the switch then connects to the server that we all use.
Plugging into the Switch is easy enough. Just push the connector into the port until you hear a click. To unclip it, lift the retaining clip and pull it out.
Simple.
The great thing ...
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Advantages: Poe on all ports, easy to set up, very user friendly web interface Disadvantages: none
...This is a fantastic value for money switch. With power over ethernet available on all ports you can de-clutter your office by removing the requirement for individual power adaptors for each phone whilst also offering easy portability for them. Additionally, placing your switch on a UPS means that all of your phones are kept powered up
This is a switch that suits all types - fromt he beginner, this can be tplugged in straight out of the box with no configuration required, or you can configure more advanced features such as VLans, DHCP, Quality of service, etc via an easy to use web interface.
Whether you're looking for your first switch or an upgrade to your existing network, this is a highly recommnded item that will offer you futureproofing as well....
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