NETGEAR S8000 User Manual page 27

Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)
Registering the switch allows you to receive email alerts and streamlines the technical
support process. However, you can also register the switch through the local browser
interface, in which case the switch must be connected to the Internet.
To register the switch through the local browser interface:
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 displays.
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 SETTINGS.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5. From the menu on the left, 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.
Install and Access the Switch in
Your Network
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