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Discover the switch's IP address to access its device UI

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Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches 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, NETGEAR+Switch+Discovery+Tool+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. Install and Access the Switch in 16 Your Network User Manual

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Hardware	7
Related documentation	8
Switch package contents	8
Supported switch models	8
LEDs	8
1000BASE-X SFP slots	9
Switch label	10
Safety instructions and warnings	10
2. Install and Access the Switch in Your Network	14
Set up the switch in your network and power on the switch	15
Discover the switch's IP address to access its device UI	16
Discover the IP address and access the switch	16
Use the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool to discover the switch's IP address and access the device UI	16
Assign a fixed IP address to the switch	18
Set a fixed IP address for the switch through a network connection	18
Assign a fixed IP address by connecting directly to the switch off-network	19
Change the language of the device UI	21
Change the switch password	21
Register the switch	22
3. Optimize the Switch Performance	23
Set the quality of service mode and port rate limits	24
Use port-based quality of service and set port priorities	24
Use 802.1P/DSCP quality of service	26
Manage broadcast filtering and set port storm control rate limits	27
Manage individual port settings	29
Set rate limits for a port	29
Set the priority for a port	30
Manage flow control for a port	31
Change the speed for a port or disable a port	32
Add or change the name label for a port	33
4. Use VLANS for Traffic Segmentation	35
VLAN overview	36
Activate the Basic Port-Based VLAN mode and assign VLANs	37
Manage advanced port-based VLANs	38
Activate the Advanced Port-Based VLAN Mode	38
Create an advanced port-based VLAN	39
Change an advanced port-based VLAN	40
Delete an advanced port-based VLAN	42
Manage basic 802.1Q VLANs	42
Activate the Basic 802.1Q VLAN mode	43
Create a basic 802.1Q VLAN and assign ports as members	44
Assign the port mode in a basic 802.1Q VLAN configuration	45
Change a basic 802.1Q VLAN	47
Delete a basic 802.1Q VLAN	48
Manage advanced 802.1Q VLANs	48
Activate the advanced 802.1Q VLAN mode	49
Create an advanced 802.1Q VLAN	50
Change an advanced 802.1Q VLAN	51
Specify a port PVID for an advanced 802.1Q VLAN	53
Set an existing advanced 802.1Q VLAN as the voice VLAN and adjust the CoS value	54
Change the OUI table for the voice VLAN	55
Delete an advanced 802.1Q VLAN	56
Deactivate a port-based or 802.1Q VLAN mode and delete all VLANs	57
5. Manage the Switch in Your Network	59
Manage NETGEAR Switch Discovery Protocol	60
Set up static link aggregation	60
Set up a link aggregation group	61
Make a link aggregation connection	62
Enable a link aggregation group	62
Manage multicast	63
Manage IGMP snooping	64
Enable a VLAN for IGMP snooping	64
Manage blocking of unknown multicast addresses	65
Manage IGMPv3 IP header validation	66
Set up a static router port for IGMP snooping	67
Change the IP address of the switch	68
Reenable the DHCP client of the switch	69
6. Maintain and Monitor the Switch	70
Update the firmware on the switch	71
Manage the configuration file	72
Back up the switch configuration	72
Restore the switch configuration	73
Return the switch to its factory default settings	74
Use the RESET button to reset the switch	74
Use the device UI to reset the switch	75
Control access to the device UI	75
HTTP and HTTPS management access	76
Configure HTTP access settings	77
Browser security message with HTTPS access	77
Configure HTTPS access settings	78
Manage certificates for HTTPS access	79
Transfer an SSL certificate from a TFTP server for HTTPS access	80
Delete certificates for HTTPS access	81
Change or lift access restrictions to the switch	82
Manage the DoS prevention mode	83
Manage the power saving mode	83
Control the port LEDs	84
Change the switch device name	85
View system information	86
Date and time settings	86
Configure the system time manually	86
Configure the SNTP client mode	87
Configure an SNTP server	89
Enable system time to synchronize with an SNTP server	90
View switch connections	91
View the status of a port	91
Power over Ethernet	92
PoE considerations for switches that support PoE+ or PoE	92
PoE+ overview	92
Monitor PD health	93
Manage uninterrupted PoE	94
Power cycle the PoE ports	95
Manage an individual PoE port	96
Display PoE port status	98
Configure a PoE schedule	99
Edit or disable a PoE schedule	100
7. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting	102
Test cable connections	103
Resolve a subnet conflict to access the switch	103
PoE troubleshooting suggestions	104
A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications	105
Factory default settings	106
Technical specifications	107
Model GS316EP technical specifications	107
Model GS316EPP technical specifications	107
B. Additional Switch Discovery and Access Information	109