Netgear FSM7326P - 24 + 2 L3 Managed 10 100 Switch With Power-Over-Ethernet FSM7326P Hardware Manual
Summary
This comprehensive hardware guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring NETGEAR Managed Layer 3 Switches (Models FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324). It serves network professionals and IT administrators needing to establish robust wired connections. The manual covers essential technical specifications, default configuration settings (including VLANs and routing protocols), and compliance details for seamless system deployment and optimal network management.
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide
NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
201-10815-01 March 2006
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 201-10815-01 March 2006
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© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice. Trademarks The Netgear Logo, the Gear Guy, Everybody’s connecting, and Pro Safe are trademarks or register...
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device ...
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Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Managed Layer 3 Switch. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal r...
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction FSM7326P Front Panel and LEDs ...
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Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions .......................................................................4-2 Appendix A Technical Specifications .....................................................
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Chapter 1 About This Manual The Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install the NETGEAR® FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 switches. Audie...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. This m...
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Chapter 2 Introduction The NETGEAR Layer 3 Managed Fast Ethernet Switch is a state-of-the-art, high- performance, IEEE-compliant network solution. It includes powerful management features that you can...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide The following table describes the LEDs on the front panel of the switch. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions for FSM7326P LE...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide FSM7326P Rear Panel The rear panel has a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord. Power receptacle ...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Table 2-2. GSM7312 LED Description (continued) Status Green: Switch is operating normally. Yellow: Switch failed to ...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide GSM7324 Front Panel and LEDs The following figure shows the front panel of the GSM7324. The front panel contains LED...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide GSM7324 Rear Panel The rear panel has a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord. Power receptacle F...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Do not spill food or liquid...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into...
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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation This chapter explains how to install the hardware for the Managed Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch models FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324. Package Contents Each switch is pa...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Warning: Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your syst...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide 4. Make sure that all items are present. See “Package Contents” on page 3-1. Note: If any item is found missing or d...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide The site where you install the switch may greatly affect its performance. Before installing the switch or switches, ...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Install the Switch You can install the switch on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack. Installing the Switch...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Check the Installation Before you apply power, perform the following checks: 1. Inspect the equipment thoroughly. 2....
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Connecting Equipment to the Switch You can connect devices, an SPF Gigabit Ethernet module, and a console to the swi...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide 2. To install more Gigabit Ethernet modules, repeat step 1. Note: After the switch has been configured for managemen...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide 4. Configure the terminal-emulation program to use the following settings: Baud rate: 9,600 bps Data bits: 8 Parity:...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide 3-10 Hardware Installation v1.0, March 2006
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Power LED is off. No p...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Table 4-1. Troubleshooting A segment or device is One or more devices are Verify that the cabling is correct. not re...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Auto-Negotiation The 10/100/1000 Mbps ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other e...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide 4-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2006
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Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the switches. Table A-1. Technical Specifications Feature FSM7326P GSM7312 GSM7324 IEEE Network 802.3 10BASE-T 8...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Feature FSM7326P GSM7312 GSM7324 Switch Port mirroring support manag...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Table A-1. Technical Specifications (continued) Feature FSM7326P GSM7312 GSM7324 Acoustic noise 45 d B 45 d B 56.07 ...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide A-4 Technical Specifications v1.0, March 2006
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Appendix B Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides the default settings for the NETGEAR Model FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 switches. Table B-1. Default Configuration Settings Features ...
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Managed Layer 3 Switches FSM7326P, GSM7312, and GSM7324 Hardware Installation Guide Table B-1. Default Configuration Settings (continued) Features FSM7326P GSM7312 GSM7324 Port mirroring Disabled Jumb...
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NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA March 2006
Manual Details
| Brand | NETGEAR |
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| Pages | 38 |
| File Size | 2.73 MB |
| Published | June 06, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which standards confirm the compliance of this equipment?
It is certified as Class A by VCCI and shown to comply with FCC Part 15 rules.
What are the default port duplex and MTU settings for these switches?
Port duplex is set to Auto-negotiation, and MTU (packet size) is typically 1518 bytes (or 1522 with VLAN tagging).
Can I change the management IP configuration easily?
The switches support DHCP enabled configuration, meaning the Management IP can be configured via DHCP.
Is Spanning Tree Protocol enabled by default on all models?
Yes, Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1s) is enabled by default across all listed models.