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GS700AT Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
1-3 Getting Started with Switch Management
v1.0, October 2008
For a more detailed discussion of the Smart Wizard Discovery utility, continue with this section:
“Network with a DHCP Server” or “Network without a DHCP Server”. For a detailed discussion
of the Web Browser Interface, see Chapter 2, “Introduction to the Web Browser Interface”.
Network with a DHCP Server
To install the switch in a network with a DHCP server, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the GS700AT Smart Switch to a DHCP network.
2. Power on the switch by connecting its AC-DC power adapter.
3. Install the Smart Wizard Discovery utility, located on the switch installation CD, on your
computer.
4. Start the Smart Wizard Discovery utility.
Table 1-1. Switch Management Methods
Management Method Features
Smart Wizard Discovery utility No IP address or subnet mask setup needed
Discover all switches on the network
User-friendly interface under Microsoft Windows
Firmware upgrade capability
Password change feature
Provides entry to web configuration of switch
Web browser interface Password protection
Ideal for configuring the switch remotely
Compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator on any platform
Extensive switch configuration possible
Configuration backup and restore
Can be accessed from any location via the switch’s IP address
Intuitive browser interface
Most visually appealing