Network With A Dhcp Server - NETGEAR GS700TP Software Administration Manual

GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Table 1-1. Switch Management Methods
Management Method
SmartWizard Discovery utility
Web browser interface
For a more detailed discussion of the SmartWizard Discovery utility, continue with this section:

"Network with a DHCP Server"

of the Web Browser Interface, see
Network with a DHCP Server
To install the switch in a network with a DHCP server, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the GS700TP Smart Switch to a DHCP network.
2. Power on the switch by connecting its AC-DC power adapter.
3. Install the SmartWizard Discovery utility, located on the switch installation CD, on your
computer.
4. Start the SmartWizard Discovery utility.
5. Click Discover for the SmartWizard Discovery utility to find your GS700TP Gigabit PoE
Smart Switch. You should see a screen similar to that shown below
6. Note the displayed IP address assigned by the DHCP server. You will need this value to access
the switch directly from a web browser (without using the SmartWizard Discovery utility).
1-3
Features
No IP address or subnet mask setup needed
Discover all switches on the network
User-friendly interface under Microsoft Windows
Firmware upgrade capability
Password change feature
Provides entry to web configuration of switch
Password protection
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator on any platform
Extensive switch configuration possible
Configuration backup and restore
Can be accessed from any location via the switch's IP address
Intuitive browser interface
Most visually appealing
or "Network without a DHCP
Chapter 2, "Introduction to the Web Browser
v1.0, November 2009
Server". For a detailed discussion
Getting Started with Switch Management
Interface".