Register The Switch; View System Information - Netgate Nighthawk S8000 User Manual

Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)
(The previous figure does not show an actual serial number.)
5. In the Switch Name field, enter a new name for the switch.
6. Click the APPLY button.
Your settings are saved.

Register the Switch

Registering the switch allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical support process. For
you to register the switch, the switch must be connected to the Internet.
To register 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.
4. From the menu at the top of the page, select ADVANCED SETTINGS.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5. Select Product Registration.
The PRODUCT REGISTRATION page displays.
6. Click the REGISTER button.
The switch contacts the registration server.
7. Follow the onscreen process to register the switch.

View System Information

You can view basic information about the switch, such as the firmware version, MAC address, and serial
number.
To view basic information about 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.
Maintain and Monitor the Switch
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