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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®GS700AT Smart Switch Software Administration Manual describes how to
install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the GS700AT Gigabit Smart Switch using its included
software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and explains the options
available within those procedures.
Who Should Use this Book
The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate to advanced system
management skills.
This document was created primarily for the system administrator who wishes to install and
configure the GS700AT Smart Switch in a network. This user guide assumes that the reader has a
general understanding of switch platforms and a basic knowledge of Ethernet and networking
concepts. To install this switch, it is not necessary to understand and use all of its capabilities.
Once basic configuration is performed, the switch operates using the remaining factory default
parameters. However, a greater level of configuration—anywhere from the basic up to the
maximum possible—will allow your network the full benefit of the switch’s features. The web
interface simplifies this configuration at all levels.
How to Use This Book
This document describes configuration commands for the GS700AT Smart Switch software. The
commands can all be accessed from the Web interface.
•Chapter 1, “Getting Started with Switch Management” describes how to use the Smart Wizard
Discovery utility to set up your switch so that you can communicate with it.
•Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Web Browser Interface” introduces the Web browser interface.
•Chapter 3, “Managing System Settings” describes how to configure the System functions.
•Chapter 4, “Configuring Switching Settings” describes how to configure the Switching
functions.
•Chapter 5, “Configuring QoS” describes how to configure QoS functions.

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•Chapter 6, “Managing Security” describes how to configure security.
•Chapter 7, “Monitoring the Switch” describes how to configure switch monitoring.
•Chapter 8, “Maintenance” describes the firmware upgrade procedure and reset functions.
•Chapter 9, “Online Help” describes how to obtain online help and support.
•Appendix A, “Default Settings” gives GS700AT Smart Switch specifications and lists default
feature values.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: Refer to the product release notes for the GS700AT Smart Switch Software
application level code. The release notes detail the platform specific functionality
of the Switching, SNMP, Config, and Management packages.
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italics URL links
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.

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•Scope. This manual is written for the GS700AT Smart Switch according to these
specifications:
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How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons and for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and a button. Double-click on a link
in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
Product Version GS700AT Gigabit Smart Switch
Manual Publication Date October 2008
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.

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How to Print this Manual
To print this manual, select one of the following options:
•Printing a Page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
•Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in
order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
– Printing a PDF Chapter.
• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want
to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser
window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
– Printing a PDF version of the Complete Manual.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The
PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Revision History
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
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Part Number Version
Number Date Description
202-10360-02 1.0 October 2008