Discover the switch's IP address to access its
device UI
Use either of the following methods to discover the switch's IP address in your network,
and then use the IP address to access the device UI so you can configure and manage
the switch.
Use a computer and a web browser to discover the switch in your network and access
the device UI of the switch:
•
Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to discover the switch's IP address and
access the device UI on page 16.
•
Assign a fixed IP address to the switch on page 18.
Discover the IP address and access the switch
By default, the switch is configured to receive an IP address from a DHCP server (or a
router that functions as a DHCP server) in your network.
If you prefer to set a fixed (static) IP address on the switch, see Assign a fixed IP address
to the switch on page 18.
Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to discover the switch's IP
address and access the device UI
The NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT)
discovers the switch in your network so you can access the device UI of the switch from
a web browser.
To install the NSDT, discover the switch in your network, access the switch, and
discover the switch IP address:
1. Download the NSDT by visiting
netgear.com/support/product/netgear-switch-discovery-tool.aspx.
Download either the version for your operating system.
2. Temporarily disable the firewall, Internet security, antivirus programs, or all of these
on the computer that you will use to configure the switch.
3. Unzip the NSDT files, and double-click the .exe or .dmg file (for example,
DiTool+Setup+1.2.103.exe
or
NetgearSDT-V1.2.103.dmg
) to 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.
User Manual
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Install and Access the Switch in
Your Network
Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches