NETGEAR ProSafe GS700TP Software User Manual page 11

GS700TP Smart Switch Software User Manual
Table 1 compares the two management methods.
Table 1: Comparing Switch Management Methods
Management Method
Smartwizard Discovery
program
Web browser
For a more detailed discussion of the Smartwizard Discovery Program, see Chapter 3. For a more
detailed discussion of the Web Browser Interface, see Chapter 5.
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Advantages
No IP address or subnet needed
Shows all switches on the network
User-friendly interface
Firmware upgradeable
Can be accessed from any location via the switch's IP address
Password protected
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Web browsers
Intuitive browser interface
Most visually appealing
Extensive switch configuration allowed
Configuration backup for duplicating settings to other switches
v1.0, January 2007
Switch Management Overview