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8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS908E
Manage Switch Discovery Protocols
It is important to know the IP address of the switch so that you can access the local browser interface of the
switch. The switch supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), Bonjour, and NETGEAR Switch Discovery
Protocol (NSDP), which are protocols that can discover the switch. A device that functions in the same
network as the switch and that supports one of these protocols can discover the switch and obtain the IP
address.
As a security measure, you can disable one or more discovery protocols. However, we recommend that
you leave at least one discovery protocol enabled so that a device can discover the switch if the switch IP
address changes.
Manage Universal Plug and Play
A Windows-based device that supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) can discover the switch in the
network so that you can find the switch IP address and log in to the local browser interface of the switch.
UPnP is enabled by default. You can disable UPnP for security reasons.
To manage UPnP:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the
switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2.
Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3.
Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4.
From the menu at the top of the page, select ADVANCED SETTINGS.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5.
From the menu on the left, select SWITCH DISCOVERY.
The SWITCH DISCOVERY page displays.
6.
Enable or disable UPnP by clicking the button in the UPnP section.
When UPnP is enabled, the button displays blue.
7.
Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Bonjour
A Mac OS device that supports Bonjour can discover the switch in the network so that you can find the
switch IP address and log in to the local browser interface of the switch. Bonjour is enabled by default. You
can disable Bonjour for security reasons.
Manage the Switch in Your Network
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