Netgear XS716E – ProSAFE® 10-Gigabit Ethernet Web Managed (Plus) Switch User Manual

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Getting Started 
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 ProSAFE 10-Gigabit Ethernet Web Managed Switch
6. 
After you complete the configuration of the switch, reconfigure the computer that you used 
for this process to its original TCP/IP settings. 
You can now connect your switch to your network using an Ethernet cable.
Access a Switch That Is Connected to a Network
To use your web browser to configure a switch that is connected to a network:
1. 
Cable the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that manages IP addresses.
2. 
Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
3. 
Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
4. 
Determine the IP address of the switch.
DHCP is enabled on the switch by default. Use the IP address that the DHCP server 
assigned to the switch. If you are unsure how to determine the IP address of the switch, 
you can use the ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility or an IP scanner utility. 
5. 
Open a web browser, and enter the IP address of the switch.
6. 
When prompted, enter the password.
The default password is password.
7. 
Click the Login button.
You can now configure additional options for the switch in the web browser interface.
Access the Switch With the ProSAFE Plus Configuration 
Utility
The ProSAFE Plus configuration utility runs on Windows-based computers. You can install 
the utility to select additional options to manage and customize the switch for your network. 
The utility is located on the resource CD that came with the switch. You can also visit 
Install the ProSAFE Plus Utility
Note:
The ProSAFE Plus Utility requires WinPcap and Adobe Air. If 
WinPcap and Adobe Air are not detected during ProSAFE Plus Utility 
installation, you are prompted to allow them be installed.