Netgear XS708T Installation Guide - Page 1

Installation Guide 8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with 2 Copper/SFP+ Combo Ports Model XS708T, XS712Tv2, and XS716T Package contents • Switch • Power cord • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Rack-mount kit for rack installation • Installation guide Note: For more information about installation, see the hardware installation guide, which you can download from netgear.com/support/. Discover and register the switch Use the NETGEAR Insight app to register your switch. 1. On your mobile device, visit the app store, search for NETGEAR Insight, and download the latest version of the app. 2. Open the NETGEAR Insight app. 3. If you did not set up a NETGEAR account, tap Create NETGEAR Account and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Enter the email address and password for your account and tap LOG IN. After you log in to your account, the switch displays in the devices list. 5. Tap + in the upper right corner. 6. Either use the camera on your phone to scan the serial number bar code located on the bottom of the switch, or enter the serial number. 7. Tap Go. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to add your switch to a network location. 9. The switch is registered and added to your NETGEAR account. For information about how to configure the switch, see the user manual, which you can download from netgear.com/support/. Connect the switch Sample connections Server Workstation ReadyNAS XS716T 10-Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch Discover the IP address of the switch An IP address is required to configure your switch. The switch gets an IP address from a DHCP server (such as your router) by default. If your switch is not connected to a DHCP server, use the default IP address: 192.168.0.239. If the switch is connected to a WiFi router or access point, you can use the NETGEAR Insight app to discover the IP address of the switch. 1. Connect your mobile device to the same WiFi network as the switch. 2. Make sure that the network connects to the Internet. 3. Launch the NETGEAR Insight app from your mobile device. 4. Log in to your account. The current IP address of the switch displays. Configure the switch with a static IP address Note: If your network uses a DHCP server, this section does not apply. If you are using static IP addresses in your network, configure the switch IP address before you connect the switch to a network.