NETGEAR XS512EM User manual

12- or 24-Port
10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit
Ethernet Switch with 2 SFP+
Combo Ports
User Manual
Models XS512EM and XS724EM
December 2017
202-11841-02
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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Revision History
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
Added Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Using the
NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool on page 16.
Removed information about accessing a switch from a Mac using a Firefox
plug-in.
December 2017202-11841-02
First publication.December 2017202-11841-01
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Switch
Related Documentation.........................................................................................6
Switch Package Contents......................................................................................6
Front Panel.............................................................................................................6
Status LEDs...........................................................................................................8
Back Panel.............................................................................................................9
SFP Slots for Fiber or Copper Connectivity...........................................................9
Switch Label.........................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Switch inYour Network
Set Up the Switch inYour Network and Power On the Switch.............................12
Methods to Discover and Access the Switch.......................................................14
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch............................14
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer...................................14
Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour...............................................15
Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Using the NETGEAR Switch
Discovery Tool.................................................................................................16
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch.......................................................17
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the SwitchThrough a Network Connection.18
SetUpa FixedIP Address forthe Switch byConnecting Directly totheSwitch
Off-Network................................................................................................19
Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch.........................................20
Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch..........................21
Change the Password..........................................................................................22
Register Your Product..........................................................................................23
Chapter 3 UseVLANS forTraffic Segmentation
VLAN Overview....................................................................................................25
Create Basic Port-Based VLANs.........................................................................25
Assign Ports to Multiple Port-Based VLANs........................................................26
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in a Basic Configuration.......................................27
Create 802.1Q-Based VLANs in an Advanced Configuration..............................28
Add Tagged or Untagged Ports to an 802.1Q-Based VLAN................................29
Specify a Port PVID for an 802.1Q-Based VLAN.................................................30
Manage the Voice VLAN......................................................................................31
Specify the Voice VLAN Properties.................................................................31
Enable the Voice VLAN Mode for Ports...........................................................32
Manage the OUI Table.....................................................................................33
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance With Quality of Service
Enable 802.1p/DSCP-Based Quality of Service..................................................35
Configure Port-Based Quality of Service.............................................................35
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Set Up Rate Limiting............................................................................................36
Set Up Broadcast Filtering...................................................................................37
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
Specify IP Address Settings for the Switch..........................................................40
Use the Local Browser Interface to Specify the Switch IP Address................40
Use the ProSAFE Plus Utility to Specify the Switch IP Address.....................40
Manage Switch Discovery Protocols....................................................................41
Manage Universal Plug and Play....................................................................41
Manage Bonjour..............................................................................................42
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol..............................................43
Manage Multicast Traffic With IGMP Snooping....................................................44
Customize IGMP Snooping.............................................................................44
Specify a VLAN for IGMP Snooping................................................................45
Set Up Link Aggregation......................................................................................46
Set Up a Static Link Aggregation Group.........................................................46
Set Up a Link Aggregation Control Protocol Group.........................................47
Set Up the LACP System Priority for the Switch.............................................48
Set Up LACP Port Priority and Time-Out Values.............................................49
Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor the Switch
Manage Flow Control...........................................................................................51
Manage the Port Speed and the Port Status.......................................................51
Enable Loop Prevention.......................................................................................52
Manage the Power Saving Mode.........................................................................53
Manually Download and Update the Firmware....................................................53
Restart the Switch................................................................................................54
Save the Switch Configuration.............................................................................55
Restore a Saved Switch Configuration................................................................55
Return the Switch to Its Factory Default Settings.................................................56
Use the Factory Defaults Button to Reset the Switch.....................................56
Use the Local Browser Interface to Reset the Switch.....................................57
Enable Port Mirroring...........................................................................................58
View Switch Information or Change the Switch Device Name.............................59
View or Clear the Port Statistics...........................................................................59
Chapter 7 Diagnostics andTroubleshooting
Test Cable Connections.......................................................................................62
Resolve a Subnet Conflict to Access the Switch..................................................62
Hardware Troubleshooting Chart.........................................................................63
Appendix A Factory Default Settings andTechnical Specifications
Factory Default Settings.......................................................................................65
Basic Technical Specifications.............................................................................66
Appendix B Install the Switch in a Rack
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Hardware Overview of the Switch
This user manual is for the following NETGEAR switch models:
•XS512EM. 12-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 2 SFP+ Combo Ports
•XS724EM. 24-Port 10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 2 SFP+ Combo Ports
These switch models are intended for small and medium-sized business networks and home offices that require
10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Ethernet links. In addition to 10 (model XS512EM) or 22 (model XS724EM)
10-Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit ports that support 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps connections,
each of these switch models provides two combo ports that support either 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps Ethernet links or
optional fiber or copper transceiver modules.
In this manual, these switch models are referred to as the switch.
You can manage the switch over the local browser-based interface that you can access from a computer or
from a smartphone on which the NETGEAR Insight app is installed.
You can optimize Quality of Service (QoS) and set up prioritization and rate limiting for individual ports.The
switch supports port-based or 802.1Q-basedVLANs, IGMP snooping for multicast operation, and link aggregation
for very high speed connections to link aggregation–enabled devices such as ReadyNAS.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Related Documentation
•Switch Package Contents
•Front Panel
•Status LEDs
•Back Panel
•SFP Slots for Fiber or Copper Connectivity
•Switch Label
For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website
at netgear.com/support.
Note
Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at
downloadcenter.netgear.com.You can check for and download new firmware manually.If
the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you
might need to update your firmware.
Note
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Related Documentation
The following related documentation is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com:
•Installation guide
•Data sheet
•ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility User Manual
Switch Package Contents
The switch package contains the following items:
•Switch model XS512EM or model XS724EM
•Power cord (localized to the country of sale)
•Rack-mount brackets for rack installation
•Rack-mount screws for rack installation
•Four rubber footpads for tabletop installation
•Installation guide
Front Panel
Figure 1. Front panel model XS512EM
Figure 2. Front panel model XS724EM
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The following table lists the front panel components from left to right. For detailed information about the
status LEDs, see Status LEDs on page 8.
Table 1. Front panel components
DescriptionLetter
Power LED.A
Fan LED.B
Factory Defaults button (see Use the Factory Defaults Button to Reset the Switch on page 56).C
Ethernet port LED descriptions (printed on the front panel).D
Model XS512EM.Ten RJ-45 10-Gig/Multi-Gig Ethernet ports numbered 1 through 10 that support 10G,
5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M and that provide two Ethernet port LEDs each.
E
Model XS724EM.Twenty-two RJ-45 10-Gig/Multi-Gig Ethernet ports numbered 1 through 22 that support
10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M and that provide two Ethernet port LEDs each.
Model XS512EM.Two combo ports.You can use either ports 11T and 12T as 10-Gig/Multi-Gig Ethernet
ports for 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M connectivity or ports 11F and 12F as SFP+ slots for optional fiber
or copper transceiver modules.
Ports 11T and 12T provide two Ethernet port LEDs each.Ports 11F and 12F provide two SFP+ slot LEDS
each. For information about the supported transceiver modules, see SFP Slots for Fiber or Copper
Connectivity on page 9.
F
Model XS724EM.Two combo ports.You can use either ports 23T and 24T as 10-Gig/Multi-Gig Ethernet
ports for 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M connectivity or ports 23F and 24F as SFP+ slots for optional fiber
or copper transceiver modules.
Ports 23T and 24T provide two Ethernet port LEDs each.Slots 23F and 24F provide two SFP+ slot LEDS
each. For information about the supported transceiver modules, see SFP Slots for Fiber or Copper
Connectivity on page 9.
SFP+ slot LED descriptions (printed on the front panel).G
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Status LEDs
Status LEDs are located on the front panel of the switch.Each port and slot provides a left LED and a right
LED that, in combination, indicate speed and activity.
Table 2. LED descriptions
DescriptionRight
LED
Left
LED
LED
Off. No power is supplied to the switch.
Solid green. Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is
ready for operation.
N/A (single LED
only)
Power LED
Off.The fan is operating normally.
Solid yellow.A fan failure occurred.
N/A (single LED
only)
Fan LED
Both LEDs solid green.A 10G link with a powered-on device
is detected.
Both LEDs blinking green.Traffic is detected on the 10G link.
GreenGreenModel XS512EM: Ethernet
Port LEDs for ports 1 through
10 and combo ports 11T and
12T
Model XS724EM: Ethernet
Port LEDs for ports 1 through
22 and combo ports 23T and
24T
Left LED solid green, right LED off. A 5G link with a
powered-on device is detected.
Left LED blinking green, right LED off.Traffic is detected on
the 5G link.
OffGreen
Left LED off, right LED solid green. A 2.5G link with a
powered-on device is detected.
Left LED off, right LED blinking green.Traffic is detected on
the 2.5G link.
GreenOff
Both LEDs solid yellow.A 1Gor 100M linkwitha powered-on
device is detected.
Both LEDs blinking yellow.Traffic is detected on the 1G or
100M link.
YellowYellow
No link with a powered-on device is detected.OffOff
Both LEDs solid green.A 10G link with a powered-on device
is detected.
Both LEDs blinking green.Traffic is detected on the 10G link.
GreenGreenModel XS512EM: SFP+ slot
LEDs for ports 11F and 12F
Model XS724EM: SFP+ slot
LEDs for ports 23F and 24F Both LEDs solid yellow.A 1G link with a powered-on device
is detected.
Both LEDs blinking yellow.Traffic is detected on the 1G link.
YellowYellow
No link with a powered-on device is detected.OffOff
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Back Panel
Figure 3. Back panel
Thebackpanelofthe switchprovidesa Kensington lockslotforanoptionallockandtheACpowerconnector
for the power cable.
The previous figure shows the back panel of model XS724EM.The back panel of model XS512EM contains
the same components.
SFP Slots for Fiber or Copper Connectivity
To enable fiber connections and additional copper (Ethernet) connections on the switch, SFP+ slots
accommodatestandard small form-factorpluggable(SFP) gigabitinterfaceconverters(GBICs,alsoreferred
to as transceiver modules).GBICs are sold separately from the switch.
On model XS512EM, you can insert transceiver modules in slots 11F and 12F, in which case you cannot
use ports 11T and 12T.
On model XS512EM, you can insert transceiver modules in slots 23F and 24F, in which case you cannot
use ports 23T and 24T.
These models support the NETGEAR SFP transceiver modules and direct-attach cables (DACs) that are
listed in the following table.
Table 3. Supported SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and DACs
DescriptionModelSpeed and Medium
SFP transceiver 1000BASE-SXAGM731F1G Ethernet short-reach fiber
SFP transceiver 1000BASE-LXAGM732F1G Ethernet long-range fiber
SFP transceiver 1000BASE-TAGM7341G Ethernet copper
SFP+transceiver 10GBASE-SR multimodeAXM76110GBASE short-reach fiber
SFP+transceiver10GBASE-LRsingle modeAXM76210GBASE long-range fiber
SFP+ transceiver 10GBASE-LRM
multimode
AXM76310GBASE long-range fiber
SFP+ transceiver 10GBASE-LR Lite single
mode
AXM76410GBASE long-range fiber lite
SFP+ XFP DAC, 3-meter DACAXC75310G Ethernet copper
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Table 3. Supported SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and DACs (Continued)
DescriptionModelSpeed and Medium
SFP+ DAC cable, 1-meter DACAXC76110G Ethernet copper
SFP+ DAC cable, 3-meter DACAXC76310G Ethernet copper
For more information about NETGEAR ProSAFE SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and cables, visit
netgear.com/business/products/switches/modules-accessories.
Switch Label
The label on the bottom panel of the switch shows the serial number, MAC address, default login information,
and other information for the switch.
Figure 4. Switch label model XS512EM
Figure 5. Switch label model XS724EM
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Install and Access the Switch inYour
Network
This chapter describes how you can install and access the switch in your network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Set Up the Switch inYour Network and Power On the Switch
•Methods to Discover and Access the Switch
•Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the Switch
•Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch
•Use the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch
•Change the Password
•RegisterYour Product
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Set Up the Switch inYour Network and Power On the
Switch
Before you set up the switch in your network, we recommend that you review the information in the following
table, which describes the network cables that you can use for the switch connections and the speeds that
these cables can support, up to 100 meters (328 feet).
Table 4. Cables and speeds
CableTypeSpeed
Category 5 (Cat 5) or higher rated100 Mbps
Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher rated1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, or 5 Gbps
Category 6 (Cat 6) or higher rated10 Gbps, up to 55 meters (180 feet)
Category 6A (Cat 6A) or higher rated10 Gbps, more than 55 meters (180 feet)
Figure 6. Sample connections
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Table 5. Figure components
DescriptionLetterDescriptionLetter
1G computerFXS512EM or XS724EM switch (the latter
model is shown in the previous figure)
A
2.5G gaming computerGNetwork router that support 10GB
2.5G WiFi access pointH1Internet connection that support 10GC
1G WiFi access pointH2Edge switches that support 10G (the figure
showstwoNETGEARGS110EMX switches)
D1 and D2
Computer with a 10G Thunderbolt portI10G NAS deviceE
Cable colors:Red is a 10G connection, blue is a 2.5G connection, and black is a 1G connection.
Ports 1 through 10 on model XS512EM and ports 1 through 22 on model XS724EM (which is shown in the
previous figure) support 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M.
On model XS512EM, ports 11T and 11F form one combo port and ports 12T and 12F form another combo
port. On model XS724EM, ports 23T and 23F form one combo port and ports 24T and 24F form another
combo port. For these combo ports, you can use either the copper port (that is, the T port) or the fiber port
(that is, the F port), but not both at the same time.The combo ports support 10G and 1G. For Ethernet
connections, use the cables that we recommend in the previous table.For SFP slot connections, see SFP
Slots for Fiber or Copper Connectivity on page 9.
To set up the switch in your network and power on the switch:
1. Depending on nature and size of your network, do the following:
•Business network.Connect one RJ-45 port (or a transceiver module in an SFP slot) on the switch
(A in the previous figure) to a network router (B) that is directly connected to the Internet (C).This
network setup is shown in the previous figure.
•Small office or home office network.Connect one RJ-45 port on the switch to either the LAN port
on your router that is connected to your Internet modem or directly to your Internet modem.
The switch can provide 10G speeds only if your Internet connection supports 10G.
Depending on your setup, if your router, Internet modem, or both do support 10G
speeds, connect one RJ-45 port on the switch to your router or your Internet
modem.
Note
2. Connect devices to the RJ-45 network ports (or transceiver modules in SFP slots) on the switch (A).
The following sample connections are shown in the previous figure:
•(As described in the previous step) 10G link to a network router (B) that is directly connected to the
Internet (C)
•10G links to edge switches (D1 and D2)
•10G link to a 10G network-attached storage (NAS) device (E)
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•1G link to a computer (F)
•2.5G link to a high-speed gaming computer (G)
3. Connect devices to the edge switches (D1 and D2).
The following sample connections are shown in the previous figure:
•2.5G link to a WiFi access point (H1)
•1G link to a WiFi access point (H2)
•10G link to a computer with a Thunderbolt port
4. Turn on the switch by connecting the power cable to the switch and plugging the power cable into an
electrical outlet.
The green Power LED at the front of the switch lights and the port LEDs for connected devices light.
Methods to Discover and Access the Switch
You can use any of the following methods to discover the switch in your network and access the switch to
configure and manage it:
•Computer and web browser.Useacomputerandawebbrowsertodiscovertheswitchin yournetwork
and access the local browser interface of the switch (see Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address
of the Switch on page 14).
•Insight app.Install the NETGEAR Insight app on a smartphone or tablet to discover the switch in your
network and access the local browser interface of the switch (see Use the NETGEAR Insight App to
Access the Switch on page 20).
•ProSAFE Plus Utility.Install the NETGEAR ProSAFE®Plus Utility on aWindows-based computer and
use the utility to discover the switch in your network and perform basic configurations (see Use the
NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility to Access the Switch on page 21).
Access the Switch and Discover the IP Address of the
Switch
By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP
server) in your network.
For information about setting up a fixed (static) IP address on the switch, see Set Up a Fixed IP Address
for the Switch on page 17.
Access the Switch From a Windows-Based Computer
To access the switch from aWindows-based computer and discover the switch IP address:
1. Open Windows Explorer or File Explorer.
2. Click the Network link.
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3. If prompted, enable the Network Discovery feature.
4. Under Network Infrastructure, locate the XS512EM switch or the XS724EM switch.
5. Double-clickXS512EM (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) orXS724EM (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx), in which xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
is the MAC address of the switch.
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
6. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.The page shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for quick access
on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch, a dynamic IP
address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark might no longer
link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must repeat this procedure so
that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in the network and update your
bookmark accordingly.You can also set up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch (see
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 17) to make sure that the new bookmark
always links to the login page for the switch, even after you restart the switch.
Tip
Access the Switch From a Mac Using Bonjour
If your Mac supports Bonjour, you can use the following procedure.If your Mac does not support Bonjour,
see Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Using the NETGEAR Switch DiscoveryTool on page
16.
To access the switch from a Mac using Bonjour and discover the switch IP address:
1. Open the Safari browser.
2. Select Safari > Preferences.
The General page displays.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
The Advanced page displays.
4. Select the Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks Menu check box.
5. Close the Advanced page.
6. Depending on your Mac OS version, select one of the following, in which xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx is the MAC
address of the switch:
•Bookmarks > Bonjour > XS512EM (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) or XS724EM (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
•Bookmarks > Bonjour >Webpages XS512EM (xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx) or Webpages XS724EM
(xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx)
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
7. Enter the switch password.
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The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.The page shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for quick access
on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch, a dynamic IP
address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark might no longer
link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must repeat this procedure so
that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in the network and update your
bookmark accordingly.You can also set up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch (see
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 17) to make sure that the new bookmark
always links to the login page for the switch, even after you restart the switch.
Tip
Access the Switch From a Mac or Windows-Based Using the
NETGEAR Switch DiscoveryTool
The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool lets you discover the switch in your network and access the local
browser interface of the switch from a Mac or a 64-bit Windows-based computer. If your Mac does not
support Bonjour, use the following procedure.
To install the NETGEAR Switch DiscoveryTool,discover the switch in your network,access
the switch, and discover the switch IP address:
1. Download the Switch DiscoveryTool by visiting netgear.com/support/product/xs724em.aspx#download.
Depending on the computer that you are using, download either the Mac version or the version for a
64-bit Windows-based computer.
2. Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these on the computer
that you use to configure the switch.
3. Unzip the Switch Discovery Tool files, click or double-click the Setup.exe file (for example,
NetgearSDT-V1.1.115_Win_x64_Setup.exe), and install the program on your computer.
Depending on your computer setup, the installation process might add the NETGEAR Switch Discovery
Tool icon to the Dock of your Mac or the desktop of your Windows-based computer.
4. Reenable the security services on your computer.
5. Power on the switch.
The DHCP server assigns the switch an IP address.
6. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection.The computer and the switch must be on the same Layer 2
network.
7. Open the Switch Discovery Tool.
If the NETGEAR Switch DiscoveryTool icon is in the Dock of your Mac or on the desktop of your
Windows-based computer, click or double-click the NETGEAR Switch DiscoveryTool icon to open
the program.
The initial page displays a menu and a button.
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8. From the Choose a connection menu, select the network connection that allows the Switch Discovery
Tool to access the switch.
9. Click the Start Searching button.
The Switch Discovery Tool displays a list of Smart Managed Plus Switches that it discovers on the
selected network.
For each switch, the tool displays the IP address.
10. To access the local browser interface of the switch, click the ADMIN PAGE button.
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
11. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.The page shows the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
You can copy and paste the IP address into a new shortcut or bookmark it for quick access
on your computer or mobile device. However, if you restart the switch, a dynamic IP
address (assigned by a DHCP server) might change and the bookmark might no longer
link to the login page for the switch. In that situation, you must repeat this procedure so
that you can discover the new IP address of the switch in the network and update your
bookmark accordingly.You can also set up a fixed (static) IP address for the switch (see
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch on page 17) to make sure that the new bookmark
always links to the login page for the switch, even after you restart the switch.
Tip
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch
By default, the switch receives an IP address from a DHCP server (or a router that functions as a DHCP
server) in your network. However, the DHCP server might not always issue the same IP address to the
switch. For easy access to the switch local browser interface, you can set up a fixed (static) IP address on
the switch.This allows you to manage the switch anytime from a mobile device because the switch IP
address remains the same.
To change the IP address of the switch, you can connect to the switch by one of the following methods:
•Through a network connection.If the switch and your computer are connected to the same network
(which is the most likely situation), you can change the IP address of the switch through a network
connection (see Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the SwitchThrough a Network Connection on page 18).
•Through a direct connection.In the unlikely situation that the switch is not connected to a network,
or for some reason you cannot connect to the switch over a network connection, you can change the
IP address of the switch by using an Ethernet cable and making a direct connection to the switch (see
Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch Off-Network on page
19).
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Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the SwitchThrough a Network Connection
If the switch and your computer are connected to the same network (which is the most the likely situation),
you can change the IP address of the switch through a network connection.
To disable the DHCP client of the switch and change the IP address of the switch to a fixed
IP address by using a network connection:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
The login page displays.
4. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. From the DHCP Mode menu, select Disable.
The IP address fields become available.
6. Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch and the associated subnet mask
and gateway IP address.
You can also either leave the address in the IP Address field as it is (with the IP address that was
issued by the DHCP server) or change the last three digits of the IP address to an unused IP address.
7. Write down the complete fixed IP address.
You can bookmark it later.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.Your switch web session is disconnected when you change the IP address.
9. If the login page does not display, in the address field of your web browser, enter the new IP address
of the switch.
The login page displays.
10. For easy access to the local browser interface, bookmark the page on your computer.
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Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the Switch by Connecting Directly to the Switch
Off-Network
In the unlikely situation that the switch is not connected to a network, or for some reason you cannot connect
to the switch over a network connection, you can change the IP address of the switch by using an Ethernet
cable and making a direct connection to the switch.
To disable the DHCP client of the switch and change the IP address of the switch to a fixed
IP address by using a direct connection:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to an Ethernet port on the switch.
2. Change the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as the default IP address of the
switch.
The default IP address of the switch is 192.168.0.239.This means that you must change the IP address
of the computer to be on the same subnet as the default IP address of the switch (192.168.0.x).
The method to change the IP address on your computer depends on the operating system of your
computer.
3. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
4. Enter 192.168.0.239 as the IP address of the switch.
The login page displays.
5. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
6. From the DHCP Mode menu, select Disable.
The IP address fields become available.
7. Enter the fixed (static) IP address that you want to assign to the switch and the associated subnet mask
and gateway IP address.
8. Write down the complete fixed IP address.
You can bookmark it later.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.Your switch web session is disconnected when you change the IP address.
10. Disconnect the switch from your computer and install the switch in your network.
For more information, see Set Up the Switch inYour Network and Power On the Switch on page 12.
11. Restore your computer to its original IP address.
12. Verify that you can connect to the switch with its new IP address:
a. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired network connection.
b. Launch a web browser.
c. In the address field of your web browser, enter the new IP address of the switch.
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The login page displays.
d. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
Use the NETGEAR Insight App to Access the Switch
The NETGEAR Insight app lets you discover the switch in your network and access the local browser
interface of the switch from your smartphone.
To access the switch from the Insight app:
1. On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR Insight, and download
and install the app.
2. If the switch is directly connected to a WiFi router or access point, connect your mobile device to the
WiFi network of the router or access point.
3. Select LOG IN to log in to your existing NETGEAR account or tap the CREATE NETGEAR ACCOUNT
button to create a new account.
4. After you log in to your account, name your network and specify a device admin password that applies
to all devices that you add to this network, and tap the NEXT button.
5. You can now add a device. Choose one of the following options:
•Add a device by scanning your network.
•Add a device by entering its serial number.
•Add a device by scanning its barcode.
Pages might display and suggest that you connect the switch to power and to an
uplink. If you already did this, on these pages, tap the NEXT button.
Note
6. If the switch is not yet connected to the sameWiFi network as your mobile device, connect it now to the
same WiFi network, wait two minutes, and then tap the NEXT button.
The switch is discovered and registered on the network.
7. In the Insight app, select the switch and tap the VisitWeb Interface link.
The login page of the local browser interface opens.
8. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password.The password is case-sensitive.
The Switch Information page displays.
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