GS748T Installation Guide (September 2007)
GS748T Installation Guide (September 2007)
4. Follow the links on the CD and the setup utility prompts to complete the installation GS748T
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of the Smartwizard Discovery utility.
Smart Switch GS748T 5. Click OK when done.
Prepare to Install Your Smart Switch Note: These instructions assume you are using DHCP in your network. If you are using
static IP addressing in your network, configure the switch IP address before
connecting it to your network. In the absence of a DHCP server, the switch will Now, Configure the Switch with the
• Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter and a CD ROM drive. default to 192.168.0.239 for its IP address.
• Before proceeding with the smart switch installation, familiarize yourself with the
Smartwizard Discovery Utility
To configure the switch before connecting it to your network, set up the PC with an IP
contents of the Resource CD, especially the manuals. address in the 192.168.0.x subnet, and connect the PC to the switch. Then, use the
Smartwizard Discovery utility as illustrated below to configure the switch. 1. Double click the Smartwizard Discovery icon on your desktop or in Windows
First, Install the SmartWizard Discovery 1. Connect the smart switch to your network.
Start menu Programs to run the utility and view this screen.
Utility on a PC
GS748T
1. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
2. Insert the Resource CD for the Smart Switch Series into your CD-ROM drive. The
Resource CD Welcome screen will display.
After completing setup and configuration, locate the serial number on the bottom label of
the Smart Switch and use it to register your product at
http://www.netgear.com/register.
Registration on the web site or over the phone is required before you can use our
telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support
centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.
Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and web support.
3. Click to select the line displaying the details of your switch. If there are multiple
smart switches in your network, be sure to select the one you want to configure.
4. Click Web Access to view the switch log in screen.
Troubleshooting Tips
5. Enter the default password of password in lower case letters and click Login. The Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
switch will display the switch settings main page. Configure the switch for your
network. Consult the manual on the CD or the online help in the switch for assistance Be sure to power on your PC and smart switch in the correct sequence.
with configuration procedures. Follow this sequence. Turn off the smart switch and computer. First, turn on the smart
switch and wait two minutes. Next turn on the computer.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
For each powered on computer connected to the smart switch with a securely plugged
in Ethernet cable, the corresponding smart switch LAN port status light will be lit. This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive
2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be
In most cases, computers should be configured to obtain an IP address treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction
automatically via DHCP. For help with this, please see the animated tutorials implementing the WEEE Directive.
on the CD or the Reference Manual Appendix C on the CD.
If your network uses static IP addresses, be sure the switch and computer are © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks
of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or
August 2007 configured with valid IP addresses. registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice.