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24-Port Gigabit (Hi-Power) PoE+ Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with 2 SFP Ports

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You can register the switch online or offline to activate your warranty, after which you are no

longer prompted to activate your warranty when you log in:

• Online registration for on-network access: If your switch is on-network or connected to

the Internet, you can register the switch with your NETGEAR account credentials and

activate your warranty. During the registration process, the switch contacts a NETGEAR

server. For more information, see

access the switch online on page 30.

• Registration for off-network access: Y

ou can register your switch from any device that

is connected to the Internet and get a registration key. If the switch is off-network or not

connected to the Internet, you can enter the registration key. After you do so, the Register

to activate your warranty page no longer displays when you log in. For more information,

see

offline access on page 31.

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 device 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 19 or Access the switch off-network