Netgear Prosafe 8 Port Manual

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 ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Click Switch
2. 
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on th\
e switch.
3.  Launch a web browser
 .
4.  In the address field of the browser
 , enter the IP address of the switch.
You can find the IP address of the switch by using the ProSAFE Plus utili\
ty or get it from  the DHCP server
 . If the switch cannot get an IP address from a DHCP server, enter 
192.168.0.239.
You are asked to enter the...

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6.   Manage the Switch
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•Use the ProSAFE Utility to View Switch Status
•View Switch Information
•Enable Loop Detection
•Upgrade the Firmware
•Reboot the Switch
•Save the Switch Configuration
•Restore a Saved Switch Configuration
•Restore Factory Default Settings
•Enable Port Mirroring 

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Use the ProSAFE Utility to View Switch Status
To view the switch status:
1. 
Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection.
2.  Double-click the  ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The configuration home screen displays a list of Plus switches that it d\
iscovers on the  local network.
3.  Select a switch.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
4.  Click the  APPL
 Y button....

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2. 
Double-click the  ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The configuration home screen displays a list of Plus switches that it d\
iscovers on the  local network.
3.  Select a switch.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
4.  Click the  APPL
 Y button.
You are asked to enter the password for the switch.
5.  Enter the switch’
 s password in the password field.
The switch’s default password is  password.
The Switch Status...

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The switch’s default password is password.
The Switch Information screen automatically displays. 
Note:
To navigate to this screen, select System > Management > Switch 
Information.
Control the Switch LEDs
By default, the switch’s Link Speed and Activity LEDs light when the port is in use. You can 
turn off the switch LEDs or you can turn on only the Link Speed LEDs.
Use the ProSafe Utility to Control the Switch LEDs
To control the...

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6. 
Select  System > Management > Port LED Control.
7. Select a radio button.
8.  Click the  APPL
 Y button.
Your settings are saved.
Use Browser-Based Access to Control the Switch LEDs
To control the switch LEDs:
1.  Set up your computer to use an IP address in the same subnet as the IP a\
ddress of the 
switch.
2.  Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on th\
e switch.
3.  Launch a web browser
 .
4.  In...

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Enable Loop Detection
Loop detection is indicated on the switch when both LEDs of a port blink at a constant speed.
Use the ProSafe Utility to Enable Loop Detection
To enable loop detection:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection.
2. Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The configuration home screen displays a list of Plus switches that it discovers on the 
local...

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You are asked to enter the password for the switch.
5. Enter the switch’s password in the password field.
The switch’s default password is password.
The Switch Information screen displays.
6. Select System > Management > Loop Detection.
The Loop Detection screen displays.
7. Select the Enable radio button.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Upgrade the Firmware
Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you...

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8. Select Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade.
The Firmware Upgrade screen displays.
9. Click the BROWSE button and locate and select the firmware file.
10. Click the APPLY button.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the 
upgrade. For example, do not turn off the switch or disconnect it.
When the upgrade is complete, your switch restarts. The upgrade process typically takes 
about two minutes.
Use...

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Use Browser-Based Access to Upgrade the GSS108E Firmware
To upgrade the firmware:
1. Set up your computer to use an IP address in the same subnet as the IP address of the 
switch.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on the switch.
3. Launch a web browser.
4. In the address field of the browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
You can find the IP address of the switch by using the ProSAFE Plus...