Model – NETGEAR GS724TP, Type – ProSafe Gigabit PoE Manage Switch, Form Factor – Rackmount, Port – 24 Port, Data Transfer Rate (Mbps) – 10/100/1000Mbps, Data Link Protocol – IEEE 802.3,3u,3ab,3z,3x,3af, Memory – Buffer: 3MB, Others – Power Supply: Max 225W, PoE Budget: 192W, Dimensions: 440 x 257 x 43mm, Weight: 3.7Kg, Specialty – 24-Port ProSafe Gigabit PoE Manage Switch (24 PoE Port + 2 SFP Port), Warranty – Product Lifetime

Overview:

NETGEAR switch is right for me.

NETGEAR GS724TP offers several kinds of switches to suit a wide variety of needs: Unmanaged. Unmanaged switches are easy to set up and offer simple connectivity with no need for management perfect for a home office.

Aggregation and LACP can use it your network.

Link aggregation allows you to combine multiple Ethernet links into a single logical link between two networked devices in NETGEAR GS724TP.

What kind of Ethernet cables can I use with my NETGEAR switch?

Different categories of Ethernet cables can support different cable lengths and connection speeds. See the following table for the recommended cable lengths and types for NETGEAR switches.

What devices can I discover, monitor, and manage with Insight?

The Insight app allows you to discover many NETGEAR business products on your network and register them on your NETGEAR account. However, monitoring, management, and setup functions are available on a more limited set of devices.

What is a management VLAN?

A management virtual local area network (VLAN) is a much smaller network that is contained within your regular network. The primary benefit of using a management VLAN is improved network security. When all management traffic is on a separate VLAN.

What is PoE? (Power over Ethernet)

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a networking feature defined by the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards. PoE lets Ethernet cables supply power to network devices over the existing data connection. PoE-capable devices can be power sourcing.

What is VLAN Routing?

In a LAN environment, VLANs divide broadcast domains. When a host in one VLAN must communicate with a host in another VLAN, the traffic must be routed between them. This type of routing is called inter-VLAN routing.

What is a switch? An introduction

A switch is used in a wired network to connect Ethernet cables from a number of devices together. The switch allows each device to talk to the others.

What kind of Ethernet cables can I use with my NETGEAR switch?

Different categories of Ethernet cables can support different cable lengths and connection speeds. See the following table for the recommended cable lengths and types for NETGEAR switches.

How do I find my serial number?

You can find the serial number printed on the label either on the bottom or back panel of your product. See below for some examples.

What do I need to know about setting up VLANs?

For a basic introduction to virtual local area networks (VLANs), see the following knowledge base articles: What is a VLAN.

What is a management VLAN?

A management virtual local area network (VLAN) is a much smaller network that is contained within your regular network. The primary benefit of using a management VLAN is improved network security.

Switching ACL inverse mask explained

An inverse mask is a bitwise comparison which allows you to block patterns of IP addresses based on the reverse mask. Unlike a subnet mask, where you are confined to n rule and the binary bits have to be all 1’s on one side.

Is my NETGEAR product compatible with Microsoft Windows 7?

This article dates from 2009, when Windows 7 was released. There are no known compatibility issues between currently sold NETGEAR products and Windows 7. For information about Windows 8 compatibility.

What kind of Ethernet cables can I use with my NETGEAR switch?

Different categories of Ethernet cables can support different cable lengths and connection speeds. See the following table for the recommended cable lengths and types for NETGEAR switches.

Power over Ethernet(PoE) standards and compatibility (2008)

PoE Basics Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) is a feature whereby a networked device, for example a VoIP phone or Wireless Access Point, can receive it’s electrical poe in NETGEAR GS724TP switch.