Change The Password - NETGEAR XS512EM User Manual

12- or 24-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Switch Models XS512EM and XS724EM
8. Select the switch.
If you do not see the switch, click the REFRESH button.
9. Click the APPLY button.
The login window displays.
10. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Status page display.
11. Use the utility to configure the switch settings.
For a description of ProSAFE Plus Utility features, see the ProSAFE Plus Utility User Manual. You can
access the user manual through links on the Help tab of the utility or from the resource CD, or you can
download it by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com.

Change the Password

The default password to access the switch is password. We recommend that you change this password
to a more secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and
contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 20 characters.
To change the password:
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.
The login page displays.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select Maintenance > Change Password.
The Change Password page displays.
6. In the Old Password field, type the current password for the switch.
7. Type the new password in the New Password field and in the Re-type New Password field.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. Keep the new password in a secure location so that you can access the switch
in the future.
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