Enable Loop Detection; Use The Local Browser Interface To Enable Loop Detection - NETGEAR PROSAFE XS716E User Manual

8-Port or 16-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch
6. For each port that you want to configure, in the Speed menu, select one of the following
options:
• Auto. The port speed is set automatically after the switch determines the speed using
autonegotiation with the link partner. This is the default setting.
• Disable. The port is shut down.
• 100M Full. The port is forced to function at 100 Mbps with full duplex.
7. Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved.

Enable loop detection

If loop detection is enabled and the switch detects a loop, both LEDs of a port blink at a
constant speed.

Use the local browser interface 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 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 Access the switch using a web
browser on page 17.
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.
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