Management and UI
Web-based operation
With this product, you'll get a handful of control (UI) based. The regular Layer 2-3 web interface, as well as Netgear Insight Cloud-based operation. We'll first look at the classic web-based management interface. We recommend over-the-cloud implementation, but sometimes ... you need to communicate directly to a device if you run into setup issues or something. To get started with the web-based management, you simply need to type the IP address of the device into your web browser's address bar and log in with the username and password that you've been given. Once you're in, you'll see a dashboard that gives you a quick overview of important information such as the device's serial number, the version of its firmware, how long it's been running, and detailed network information
Cloud-based operation
The device offers two ways to control and manage its settings: the second one is through NETGEAR's Insight Management. Through this interface, users can tweak their network's settings. There's also a range of tools available for analyzing network performance, including traffic monitoring, log reviews, and other key network metrics.
Within the management section, there's a wide range of options you can adjust. These include settings for your WiFi network's operation, security measures, ways to monitor and maintain your system, troubleshooting tools, and even how to contact support if you need extra help. You can switch between managing your device through the NETGEAR Insight software or the web interface, change network settings like the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), VLAN, Security and so on.
Of course, the cloud software is not limited towards the switch, if you have other devices added in the LAN environment, all can be monitored and controlled. The software will even lay down a topology for you. Once in the cloud interface, you can and should immediately upgrade your firmware, and from here onwards a plethora of options become available.
