User Manual

8-Port or 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Model GS418TPP, GS510TLP, and GS510TPP
Maintain or Troubleshoot the Switch User Manual423
Export a file from the switch
You can export configuration (ASCII or log ASCII) files from the switch to a file server by
using TFTP or HTTP. Model GS418TPP also lets you use USB.
The following sections describe how you can export a file from the switch:
•
Use TFTP to export a file from the switch to a TFTP server on page 423
• Use HTTP to export a file from the switch to a computer on page 425
• Export a file from the switch to a USB device on page 426
Use TFTP to export a file from the switch to a TFTP server
You can upload (export) configuration (ASCII or log ASCII) files from the switch to a TFTP
server on the network.
To export a file from the switch to a TFTP server:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
Change the default IP address of
the switch on page 13.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is
password.
The System Information page displays.
5. Select Maintenance > Export > TFTP File Export.