Change The Switch Password; Check For New Switch Firmware And Upgrade The Switch - Netgate Nighthawk S8000 User Manual

Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)

Change the Switch Password

The default password to access the management interface of 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 switch password:
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 opens.
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. Select 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 Retype 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.

Check for New Switch Firmware and Upgrade the Switch

You can check for the latest firmware version through the management interface of the switch, download
the firmware, and upload the firmware to the switch. If firmware release notes are available with new firmware,
read the release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the switch after upgrading.
To check for new switch firmware and upgrade the switch:
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 opens.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Home page displays.
Maintain and Monitor the Switch
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