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Netgear GS724TPP - 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Hi-Power PoE+ Smart Switch With 2 SFP Ports and Cloud Management Installation Guide

Summary

Manage your network infrastructure with this high-power PoE+ smart managed switch, designed for powering critical devices like security cameras and IP phones. This comprehensive guide walks you through every step, from initial physical installation to advanced setup. Learn how to configure the device via the local user interface (UI) or manage it remotely through the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal. Ideal for IT professionals and small businesses needing reliable, scalable connectivity solutions with intelligent PoE monitoring and deployment tools.

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5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the registration of the switch. During the

Connect the switch Check the Po E status

process, decide if you want to manage and monitor the switch from the device UI or remotely from the cloud using NETGEAR Insight:

GS724TPv2 switch Sample connections The switch can supply up to 30W Po E+ (IEEE 802.3at) to each port. The maximum Po E Device UI: Tap Not Now.

power budget across all active Po E+ ports is 190W for model GS724TPv2 and 380W for Then, continue with Log in to the device UI to configure the switch. hi-power model GS724TPP.

Installation Guide NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app: Tap Manage with Insight.

The Po E Max LED indicates the status of the Po E budget on the switch:

Then, continue with Log in to the device UI to configure the switch and

Off: Sufficient. More than 7W of Po E power is available. Change the management mode to Insight. Solid yellow: Less than 7W of Po E power is available.

Po E+ access points Network router Internet Use another method to discover the switch

24-Port Gigabit Po E+ Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Blinking yellow: At least once during the previous two minutes, less than 7W of Po E

power was available.

Switch with 2 SFP Ports and Cloud Management The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool and the Smart Control Center let you discover the IP address in your network.

GS724TPv2 Po E conference phones Discover the switch in your network

NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT): You can use a Mac or Windows-based 24-Port Gigabit Hi-Power Po E+ Ethernet Smart Managed computer on the same network as the switch. To download this tool, visit

Po E security cameras Depending on your setup, you can use the NETGEAR Insight app to discover the switch IP

Po E www.netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx.

Pro Switch with 2 SFP Ports and Cloud Management address in your network, or you can use other discovery methods.

Po E+

Smart Control Center (SCC): You can use a Windows-based computer on the same

GS724TPP Internet Use the NETGEAR Insight app to discover the switch

network as the switch. To download the SCC, visit www.netgear.com/support/product/SCC.

If your switch and mobile device are connected to the same network, you can use the NETGEAR Insight app to discover the switch IP address in your network. Regardless of

This switch is designed for indoor use only. If you want to connect to a device located

your setup, you can use the Insight app to register the switch and activate your warranty. Log in to the device UI to configure the switch

outdoors, the outdoor device must be properly grounded and surge protected, and you

1. On your mobile device, visit the app store, search for NETGEAR Insight, and

must install an Ethernet surge protector inline between the switch and the outdoor device.

download the latest version of the app.

Failure to do so can damage the switch. You can use the switch as a plug-and-play device or you can change the settings by

2. Open the NETGEAR Insight app. logging in to the device user interface (UI).

WARNING: Before connecting this switch to outdoor cables or devices, see https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information. 3. If you do not have a NETGEAR account, tap Create NETGEAR Account and follow the 1. Open a web browser from a computer connected to the same network as your switch.

onscreen instructions.

1. Connect devices to the RJ-45 ports (1–24) on the switch front panel. You can use a wired or Wi Fi connection.

4. Enter the email address and password for your NETGEAR account and tap LOG IN.

Use Category 5e (Cat 5e) Ethernet cables terminated with RJ-45 connectors to make 2. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.

Option 1: Your switch and mobile device are connected to the same network.

Gigabit Ethernet connections.

Package contents Your switch and its IP address display in the devices list. Do the following: To discover the IP address of the switch, use the NETGEAR Insight app or another 2. Connect one port on the switch to a network that includes a DHCP server such as a discovery method (see Use another method to discover the switch).

a. Select the switch or tap Unclaimed.

router.

NETGEAR GS724TPv2 or GS724TPP switch If the switch is connected to the Internet, the Register to activate your warranty page

b. On the next screen, tap ADD DEVICE, and continue with Step 5.

Note: In a small office or home office network, connect the switch to the LAN port of displays. However, if you already registered the switch with the NETGEAR Insight app,

Detachable power cord (varies by region) If the switch does not display in the devices list, tap + in the upper-right corner,

a router that is connected to a modem, or to a gateway. the Device UI login page displays, and you can continue with Step 4.

and tap Scan Network. If the switch still does not display, follow Option 2 below.

Rubber footpads for tabletop installation

Continued on the next page.

To use an SFP port, you must insert an SFP transceiver module, which you can Option 2: Your switch and mobile device are not connected to the same

Rack-mount kit for rack installation

purchase from NETGEAR. network. Your switch and its IP address do not display in the devices list. Do the

Installation guide following:

3. Power on the switch and wait two minutes.

a. Tap + in the upper-right corner.

Note: For information about installation, see the hardware installation guide, which If you connected the switch to a network with a DHCP server, the switch is

automatically assigned a new IP address. b. Either use the camera on your mobile device to scan the bar code or QR

you can download by visiting www.netgear.com/support/.

(The default switch IP address is 192.168.0.239.) code, or type in the serial number, and then continue with Step 5. March 2021

Page Summary Contents For Netgear GS724TPP - 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Hi-Power PoE+ Smart Switch With 2 SFP Ports and Cloud Management Installation Guide

Page 1 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the registration of the switch. During the Connect the switch Check the Po E status process, decide if you want to manage and monitor the switch from th...
Page 2 3. If you did not yet register the switch with the NETGEAR Insight app, click one of the This is the password that you specified the first time that you logged in to the Po E troubleshooting Support a...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this switch safe to use outdoors?

No, this switch is designed strictly for indoor use only. Outdoor connections require proper grounding and surge protection.

How do I check if there is insufficient PoE power available?

The PoE Max LED indicates the status: Solid yellow means less than 7W of PoE power is available.

What cables are recommended for connecting devices to this switch?

You must use Category 5e (Cat 5e) Ethernet cables terminated with RJ-45 connectors.

How can I manage the switch remotely from a cloud service?

You can change the management mode in the device UI to 'Manage with Insight' and use the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal or app.