GS700TS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Table 1-1. Switch Management Methods
Management Method | Features |
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SmartWizard Discovery utility | No IP address or subnet mask setup needed |
| Discover all switches on the network |
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| Firmware upgrade capability |
| Password change feature |
| Provides entry to web configuration of switch |
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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 |
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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 GS700TS Smart Switch to a DHCP network.
2.Power on the switch by connecting its
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 GS700TS Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch. You should see a screen similar to that shown below.
Getting Started with Switch Management |
v1.0, June 2009
