Chapter 1 Get Started - NETGEAR XS708T User Manual

Get Started
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This manual describes how you can configure and operate the NETGEAR 8-Port, 12-Port, and
16-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Models XS708T, XS712Tv2, and XS716T by
using the web-based management interface. The manual describes the software configuration
procedures and explains the options that are available within those procedures.
This chapter provides an overview of how you can start your switch and access the web-based
management interface. The chapter contains the following sections:
• Switch Management Interface Overview
• Change the Default IP Address of the Switch
• Discover a Switch in a Network With a DHCP Server
• Discover a Switch in a Network Without a DHCP Server
• Configure the Network Settings on Your Computer
• Access the Web Browser–Based Management Interface
• About the User Interfaces
• Use a Web Browser to Access the Switch and Log In
• Web Browser–Based Management Interface Device View
• Interface Naming Conventions
• Configure Interface Settings
• Context–Sensitive Help and Access to the Support WebSite
• Register Your Product
In this manual, we refer to all switch models as the switch. Unless noted otherwise, all
information applies to all switch models.
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
netgear.com/support.
Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at
downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new
firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior
of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your
firmware.
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