Testing was done using v1 all the setup really entailed was defining a network machine where the SNMP traps could be sent. The interface makes setting this up very straightforward. Reviewers tested the SNMP monitoring capabilities. Where the GS724AT really shines is in its advanced features, and the ease in configuring them. It's a useful way for a network administrator to "see" the switch if it is situated at a remote location. The management console, in addition, offers the option to view the device in a graphical representation and will show the LED status and port usage. This area of the management interface is also used for more run-of-the mill device settings: idle timeout period, IP information and SNTP server definition. When this setting is enabled, the switch will pass Ethernet frames larger than 1,500 bytes (which is the standard allowable size in most switches). There is also a setting for Jumbo Frames. From the System tab, the system name, location and contact information are defined. The Web Access option opens the console in a browser and gives access to myriad administrative tasks.
#Netgear smart wizard setup with tablet password
After device discovery, the management console offers several configuration options: Configuration Setting, Password Change, Web Access, DHCP Refresh and Discover. The Smart Wizard expeditiously discovered the GS724AT and two additional switches on the network. The resource CD also has a Smart Wizard that can detect the connected switch. This device features an embedded Web server and management software. It's lightweight, weighing in just over 6 pounds and measuring 1.7 inches high by 17.32 inches wide by 8.07 inches deep, making it a good fit for even the most crowded of racks. In the absence of DHCP, the switch defaults to the hard-coded IP address-very convenient for setup. The switch is preconfigured to use DHCP, so it is readily accessible on a network.
#Netgear smart wizard setup with tablet install
Netgear sent reviewers the same in-the-box contents that anyone purchasing the switch would get: rubber footpads for tabletop installation, a power cord, a rack-mount kit (compatible with a 19-inch rack), an install guide, a smart switch resource CD and warranty/support information. The ProSafe GS724AT illustrates just how feature-rich the humble switch has become. Vendors are producing switches that add a layer of security in a data center, are fault-tolerant and can efficiently use bandwidth. Higher-end, so-called "smart switches" do a lot more than connect network segments.
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