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FS728TP Smart Switch Software User Manual
Switch Management Overview 1-xv
v2.0, November 2006
After you power-up the switch for the first time, you can configure it using a utility program called
SmartWizard Discovery or a Web browser. Please refer to the screenshots in the following pages
for Smartwizard Discovery and Web Management GUI appearance. Each of these management
methods has advantages.
Table 1: Comparing Switch Management Methods
Management Method Advantages
Smartwizard Discovery
program
No IP address or subnet needed
Show all switches on the network
User-friendly interface
Firmware upgradeable
Web browser Can be accessed from any location via the switch’s IP address
Password protected
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator Web browsers
Intuitive browser interface
Most visually appealing
Extensive switch configuration allowed
Configuration backup for duplicating settings to other switches
For a more detailed discussion of the Smartwizard Discovery Program, see Chapter 3 For a more
detailed discussion of the Web Browser Interface, see Chapter 5