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V1.0, June 2009
Contents
About This Manual
Who Should Use this Book
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How to Use This Book
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Conventions, Formats, and Scope
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How to Use This Manual
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How to Print this Manual
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Revision History
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Chapter 1
Getting Started with Switch Management
System Requirements
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1-1
Switch Management Interface
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1-2
Network with a DHCP Server
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1-3
Network without a DHCP Server
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1-5
Manually Assigning Network Parameters
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1-5
NIC Setting on the Host that Accesses the GS700TS Gigabit Stackable Smart
Switch
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1-6
Web Access
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1-7
Additional Utilities
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1-8
Password Change
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1-9
Firmware Upgrade
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1-9
Exit
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1-10
Chapter 2
Introduction to the Web Browser Interface
Logging Into the NETGEAR Home Screen
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2-1
The Navigation Menu
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2-2
Using the NETGEAR Web Management System Options
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2-3
Device Management Buttons
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2-3
Informational Services
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2-4
Using Screen and Table Options
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2-5