NETGEAR XS712T-100NES manual Understand the User Interfaces, Use the Web Interface

XS712T Smart Switch

To access the management interface form the Smart Control Center:

1.Open a web browser.

2.Enter the IP address of the switch in the address field of the browser.

Understand the User Interfaces

The XS712T Smart Switch software includes a set of comprehensive management functions for configuring and monitoring the system by using one of the following methods:

•Web user interface

•Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Each of the standards-based management methods allows you to configure and monitor the components of the XS712T Smart Switch software. The method you use to manage the system depends on your network size and requirements, and on your preference.

This manual describes how to use the web-based interface to manage and monitor the system.

Use the Web Interface

To access the switch by using a web browser, the browser must meet the following software requirements:

•HTML version 4.0, or later

•HTTP version 1.1, or later

•Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later

To log on to the Web interface:

1.Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the switch in the web browser address field.

The login screen displays.

2.Type the password in the Password field.

The factory default password is password. Passwords are case-sensitive.

3.Click Login.

After the system authenticates you, the System Information screen displays. The following figure shows the layout of the Smart Switch web interface.

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