NETGEAR Comprehensive Guide to Smart Wizard Discovery for GS748T Switch Management

GS748T Software User Manual

Table 1-1.Switch Management Methods

Management Method	Features
Smart Wizard Discovery Utility	No IP address or subnet mask setup needed
program	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	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

For a more detailed discussion of the Smart Wizard Discovery Utility Program, see. For a detailed discussion of the Web Browser Interface, see Chapter 3, “Basic Web Management”.

System Requirements

The following hardware and software facilities are required to run the applications described in this manual:

Network facilities:

•Ethernet network with or without DHCP server as appropriate (see Chapter 2, “Getting Started—Smart Wizard Discovery”)

For running the Smart Wizard Discovery Utility:

•IBM type PC with CD drive; RAM size and disk specification is not critical

•OS software: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000

•Switch to PC network cable: crossover? or straight connection via hub

•IBM type PC to run web management GUI; RAM and disk requirement is not critical

For running local or remote Web Management

•Desktop computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, or equivalent.

1-2 Switch Management Overview

v2.0, April 2007