NETGEAR GS700TP manual Network with a Dhcp Server, Switch Management Methods

	GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Table 1-1. Switch Management Methods
Management Method	Features
SmartWizard Discovery utility	No IP address or subnet mask setup needed
	Discover all switches on the network
	User-friendly interface under Microsoft Windows
	Firmware upgrade capability
	Password change feature
	Provides entry to web configuration of switch
Web browser interface	Password protection
	Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
	Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator on any platform
	Extensive switch configuration possible
	Configuration backup and restore
	Can be accessed from any location via the switch’s IP address
	Intuitive browser interface
	Most visually appealing

For a more detailed discussion of the SmartWizard Discovery utility, continue with this section: “Network with a DHCP Server” or “Network without a DHCP Server”. For a detailed discussion of the Web Browser Interface, see Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Web Browser Interface”.

Network with a DHCP Server

To install the switch in a network with a DHCP server, proceed as follows:

1.Connect the GS700TP Smart Switch to a DHCP network.

2.Power on the switch by connecting its AC-DC power adapter.

3.Install the SmartWizard Discovery utility, located on the switch installation CD, on your computer.

4.Start the SmartWizard Discovery utility.

5.Click Discover for the SmartWizard Discovery utility to find your GS700TP Gigabit PoE Smart Switch. You should see a screen similar to that shown below.

Getting Started with Switch Management 1-3

v1.0, December 2007