Netgear XSM4324FS User Manual - Page 23

M4300 Intelligent Edge Series Fully Managed Stackable Switches Understanding the User Interfaces The switch software includes a set of comprehensive management functions for configuring and monitoring the system by using one of the following methods: • Local browser user interface (UI), either over an Ethernet network port or over the out-of-band (OOB) port (also referred to as the service port) • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) • Command-line interface (CLI) Each of the standards-based management methods allows you to configure and monitor the components of the switch The method you use to manage the system depends on your network size and requirements, and on your preference. This manual describes how to use the local browser UI to manage and monitor the system. Local Browser UI Overview Your switch contains an embedded web server and management software for managing and monitoring switch functions. The switch functions as a simple switch without the management software. However, you can use the management software to configure more advanced features that can improve switch efficiency and overall network performance. The local browser UI is a web-based management tool that lets you monitor, configure, and control your switch remotely using a standard web browser. From your web browser, you can monitor the performance of your switch and optimize its configuration for your network. You can configure all switch features, such as VLANs, QoS, and ACLs, by using the local browser UI. The first time that you log in as an admin user to the local browser UI, no password is required (that is, the password is blank). As of software version 12.0.9.3, after you log in for the first time, you are required to specify a local device password that you must use each subsequent time that you log in. Software Requirements for Using the Local Browser UI To access the switch by using a web browser, the browser must meet the following software requirements: • Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or 11 • Microsoft Edge 25 • Google Chrome 44 or 45 • Mozilla Firefox 40 or 40.6.01 • Apple Safari on OS X 9.0 Get Started 23 User Manual