Enable Loop Detection; Use Browser-Based Access To Enable Loop Detection; Use The Prosafe Plus Utility To Enable Loop Detection - NETGEAR GSS108E User Manual

ProSAFE 8-Port and 16-Port Gigabit Web Managed Click Switch

Enable Loop Detection

Loop detection is indicated on the switch when both LEDs of a port blink at a constant speed.

Use Browser-Based Access to Enable Loop Detection

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To enable loop detection:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is
off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
Browser on page 14.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch's password in the password field.
The switch's default password is password.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System > Management > Loop Detection.
The Loop Detection page displays.
6. Select the Enable radio button.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Enable Loop Detection

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To enable loop detection:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection, or connect directly to a switch that is
off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Double-click the ProSAFE Plus Utility icon.
The configuration home page displays a list of Web Managed switches that it discovers
on the local network.
3. Select the switch.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
4. Click the APPLY button.
Access the Switch Using a Web
Manage the Switch
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