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This section provides an overview of switch management, including the methods you can use to
manage your NETGEAR GS700TS family of Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switches.
Your NETGEAR GS700TS family of Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switches contains software for
viewing, changing, and monitoring the way the Smart Switch works. Using the management
software to configure your switch is not required for any of the gigabit ports to work properly.
However, the management software does allow you to configure ports, VLAN and Trunking
features to improve the efficiency of the switch and, as a result, improve the overall performance
of your network. The switch gives you the flexibility to access and manage the switch using any of
the following methods:
•
Smartwizard Discovery program
•
Web browser interface
After you power-up the switch for the first time, you can configure it using a utility program called
Smartwizard Discovery or a Web browser. Please refer to the screenshots in following pages for
Smartwizard Discovery and Web Management GUI. Each of these management methods has
advantages.
Table 1 compares the three management methods.
Table 1:
Comparing Switch Management Methods
Management Method
Smartwizard Discovery
program
Web browser
Switch Management Overview
GS700TS Series Smart Switch Software User Manual
Switch Management Overview
Advantages
No IP address or subnet needed
Shows all switches on the network
User-friendly interface
Firmware upgradeable
Can be accessed from any location via the switch's IP address
Password protected
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Web browsers
Intuitive browser interface
Most visually appealing
Extensive switch configuration allowed
Configuration backup for duplicating settings to other switches
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