Access The Switch; Access The Switch On-Network - NETGEAR GC110 User Manual

Insight Managed 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP Fiber Ports

Access the Switch

When you use the local browser interface, for easiest access, we recommend that you cable
the switch to a network with a router or DHCP server that assigns IP addresses, power on the
switch, and then use a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch
(on-network, see

Access the Switch On-Network

It is also possible to configure the switch connected directly only to the computer that you are
using to configure it, and not connected to the network (off-network, see
Off-Network on page 17).
Access the Switch On-Network
The DHCP client on the switch is enabled by default, allowing a DHCP server on the network
(or router that functions as a DHCP server) to assign an IP address to the switch.
If the switch is connected to a network, you can use one of the following methods to
determine the IP address of the switch and access the switch:
• Use a Windows-based computer. See
Windows-Based Computer
• Use a Mac. See
• Access the DHCP server. See
and Access the Switch On-Network
• Use the NETGEAR Insight app. See
NETGEAR Insight App and Access the Switch On-Network
• Use an IP scanner utility. See
and Access the Switch On-Network
Access the Switch On-Network from a Windows-Based Computer
To use a Windows-based computer and web browser to access the 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.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection.
4. Open Windows Explorer.
5. Click the Network link.
6. If prompted, enable the Network Discovery feature.
7. Under Network Infrastructure, locate the switch model number.
The model number can be GC110, GC110P, GC510P, or GC510PP.
on page 11.
Access the Switch On-Network from a Mac
Determine the Switch IP Address From the DHCP Server
on page 13.
Determine the Switch IP Address Using the
Determine the Switch IP Address Through an IP Scanner
on page 16.
Getting Started
on page 11).
Access the Switch On-Network from a
on page 12.
on page 14.
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Access the Switch