Manage Switch Discovery Protocols
It is important to know the IP address of the switch so that you can access the local
browser interface of the switch. The switch supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP),
Bonjour, and NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol (NSDP), which are protocols that can
discover the switch. A device that functions in the same network as the switch and that
supports one of these protocols can discover the switch and obtain the IP address.
As a security measure, you can disable one or more discovery protocols. However, we
recommend that you leave at least one discovery protocol enabled so that a device can
discover the switch if the switch IP address changes.
Manage Universal Plug and Play
A Windows-based device that supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) can discover the
switch in the network so that you can find the switch IP address and log in to the local
browser interface of the switch. UPnP is enabled by default. You can disable UPnP for
security reasons.
To manage UPnP:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch or to the switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page displays.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is
password
. The password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4. From the menu at the top of the page, select
SETTINGS
.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5. From the menu on the left, select
SWITCH DISCOVERY
.
The SWITCH DISCOVERY page displays.
6. Enable or disable UPnP by clicking the button in the UPnP section.
When UPnP is enabled, the button bar displays green.
7. Click the
APPLY
button.
Your settings are saved.
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Manage the Switch in Your
Network
Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)