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24-Port Gigabit (Hi-Power) PoE+ Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with 2 SFP Ports
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Register the switch with your NETGEAR account and
access the switch online
For initial registration and access with your NETGEAR account, the switch must be
connected to the Internet so that it can communicate with a NETGEAR server.
If you do not own a free NETGEAR account, you can create one during the registration
process.
To register and access the switch online over the local browser UI
with your NETGEAR
account:
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 Ether
net cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
For information about finding the IP address of the switch, see
Access the switch
on-network and connected to the Internet on page 18 or Access the switch off-network
on page 27.
The Register to unlock all features page displays.
Note: NETGEAR provides enhanced security by enforcing secure access
and communication between your web browser and the switch. Your
browser might display a security message that your connection is not
private or not secure, or that a problem with the security certificate
occurred. If such as security message displays, you cannot proceed
but must take action. See the next step.
4. If
your browser displays a security message and does not let you proceed, do one of the
following,
depending on the browser that you are using:
• Google Chrome. If Google Chrome displays a Y
our connection is not private
message, click the ADVANCED link. Then, click the Proceed to x.x.x.x (unsafe) link,
in which x.x.x.x represents the IP address of the switch.
• Apple Safari. If Apple Safari displays a This connection is not private message
, click
the Show Details button. Then, click the visit this website link. If a warning pop-up
window opens, click the Visit Website button. If another pop-up window opens to let
you confirm changes to your certificate trust settings, enter your Mac user name and
password and click the Update Setting button.
• Mozilla Firefox.
If
Mozilla Firefox displays a Your connection is not secure message,
click the ADVANCED button. Then, click the Add Exception button. In the pop-up
window that opens, click the Confirm Security Exception button.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer. If Microsoft Internet Explorer displays a There is a
problem with this website’s security certificate message, click the Continue to this
website (not recommended)
.