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GS700TPS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
8. Use your web browser to manage your switch. The default password is password. Then use
this screen to proceed to management of the switch covered in
Web Browser Interface".

Network without a DHCP Server

This section describes how to set up your switch in a network without a DHCP server, and is
divided into the following tasks:
• Manually assign network parameters for your switch
• Configure the NIC settings on the host PC
• Log in to the web-based switch management utility

Manually Assigning Network Parameters

If your network has no DHCP service, you must assign a static IP address to your switch. You can
also assign the switch a static IP address even if your network has DHCP service. Proceed as
follows:
1. Connect the GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart Switch to your existing network.
2. Power on the switch by plugging in the AC-DC power adapter. The default IP is
192.168.0.239.
3. Install the SmartWizard Discovery utility on your computer. The SmartWizard Discovery
utility is located on the switch installation CD.
4. Start the SmartWizard Discovery utility.
5. Click Discover for the SmartWizard Discovery utility to find your GS700TPS Gigabit
Stackable PoE Smart Switch. You should see a screen similar to that shown in Figure 1-1.
1-5 Getting Started with Switch Management
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