To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
This guide describes hardware installation and basic troubleshooting for these managed switches. These switches can be free-standing, wall mounted, or rack-mounted in a wiring closet or an equipment room. For information about features for each product, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Front Panels and LEDs The following figures show the front panels of the ProSafe 4100 series managed switches.
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NETGEAR Managed Switch LEDs Console Port USB Port PoE Ports SFP Ports Reset button NEW ART Console Selection Switch -26G Figure 1. M4100 Front Panel USB Port LEDs RJ45 and Fiber Ports Console Port Reset button NEW ART Console Selection Switch -50G Figure 2.
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NETGEAR Managed Switch USB Port LEDs SFP Ports Reset button PoE Ports Console Port NEW ART Console Selection Switch Figure 4. M4100-50-POE Front Panel Figure 5. M4100-26G-POE Front Panel Figure 6. M4100-48G-POE+ Front Panel Figure 7. M4100-D10-POE Front Panel Figure 8. M4100-D12G Front Panel Table 1.
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NETGEAR Managed Switch Table 1. LED Descriptions (Continued) Description SPD/Link/ACT OFF: No link is established on the port (RJ45 port) Solid Green: A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port Blinking Green: Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at...
NETGEAR Managed Switch Rear Panels The rear panels have a DB9 console port, a mini-USB port, and a redundant power supply connector (only for M4100-26G, -50G, -26-POE, -26G-POE, -50G-POE+, and -50-POE), and a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord.
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NETGEAR Managed Switch The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged. An object has fallen into the product. The product has been exposed to water. The product has been dropped or damaged. The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions.
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NETGEAR Managed Switch • Position system cables and power cables carefully; route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications.
USB console cable with one Mini B connector and one type A connector • Resource CD: The CD either includes these documents or links to access them: ProSafe Managed Switch CLI Manual, Version 9.0.2 NETGEAR Managed Switch Administration Guide NETGEAR Managed Switch Installation Guide This Hardware Installation Guide •...
-11. Note: If any item is found missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. Inspect the products and accessories for damage. Report any damage immediately. Installation Install the equipment in the sequence presented in this section: Select a Location.
NETGEAR Managed Switch The site where you install the switch may greatly affect its performance. Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that the chosen installation location meets the following site requirements. Table 2. Site Requirements for Switch Location...
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NETGEAR Managed Switch To install the switch in a rack, you will need the 19-inch rack-mount kit supplied with your switch. Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch. Use the provided Phillips head screws to fasten the brackets to the sides of the switch.
NETGEAR Managed Switch Tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the wall. Horizontal Vertical Figure 12. Installing the M4100-D12G and M4100-D10-POE Switches on a Wall Using Brackets Figure 13. Installing the M4100-D12G and M4100-D10-POE Switches using Magnets (ART...
NETGEAR Managed Switch Connect to Power and Check the LEDs The switch does not have an On/Off switch. The only way to apply or remove power is to connect or disconnect the power cord. Before you connect the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch (which can turn off power to the switch).
NETGEAR Managed Switch SFP Modules SFP modules (sold separately) can be inserted directly into the switch’s ports. • AGM731F - SFP module with LC connector, compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX standard. • AGM732F - SFP module with LC connector, compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-LX standard.
NETGEAR Managed Switch Connecting Equipment to the Switch You can connect devices, a Gigabit Ethernet module, and/or a console to the switch. RJ-45 Ports The switch uses Auto Uplink technology, which enables you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. Use a Category 5 (Cat5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector.
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Quick Installation Guide: Explains basic setup and configuration (provided as both a print document and in PDF format on the Resource CD). • ProSafe Managed Switch CLI Manual, Version 9.0.2: Gives detailed examples of how to use the CLI. • NETGEAR Managed Switch Administration Guide: Describes configuration tasks. Hardware Installation...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 3. Troubleshooting Chart Problem 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. Make sure that all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications.
You can verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. To reset the switch, use the Tools> Reset command or remove AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. Auto-Negotiation: The copper 10/100/1000 Mbps ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end of the link supports auto-negotiation.
Default Configuration Settings Table 7. M4100 Series Switch Default Settings Feature Default Setting Port speed Auto-negotiation Port duplex Auto-negotiation Flow control (half duplex) Enabled Flow control (full duplex) Disabled Broadcast storm control Enabled Gigabit port type Auto detect Management IP...
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NETGEAR Managed Switch Table 7. M4100 Series Switch Default Settings Feature Default Setting GMRP Disabled IP routing Disabled MAC address aging 300 seconds SNMP community public (read-only access), private (read/write access) DHCP Server Disabled VLAN Ingress filtering Enabled IP multicast filtering Disabled 802.1x...
Notification of Compliance Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR ProSafe Gigabit Managed L2+ PoE+ Switches GSM5212P, GSM7212F, GSM7212P, and GSM7224P have been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
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A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe Gigabit Managed L2+ PoE+ Switches GSM5212P, GSM7212F, GSM7212P, and GSM7224P are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.