28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Copper
Smart Managed Pro Switch with 4 SFP+
Ports
Models XS728T and XS748T
September 2019
202-11649-04
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
28-Port 10-Gigabit Copper Smart Managed Pro Switch with 4 SFP+ Ports
Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product,
get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only
official NETGEAR support resources.
Compliance and Conformity
For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the
power supply.Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to this device, see
http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
This manual describes how you can configure and operate the NETGEAR 28-Port and 48-Port
10-Gigabit Smart
Managed Pro Switch Models XS728T and XS748T by using the web-based
management interface. The manual describes the software configuration procedures and
explains the options that are available within those procedures.
This chapter provides an overview of how you can start your switch and access the web-based
management interface. The chapter contains the following sections:
•Switch Management Interface Overview
•Change the Default IP Address of the Switch
•Discover a Switch in a Network With a DHCP Server
•Discover a Switch in a Network Without a DHCP Server
•Configure the Network Settings on Your Computer
•Access the Web Browser–Based Management Interface
•About the User Interfaces
•Use a Web Browser to Access the Switch and Log In
•Context-Sensitive Help and Access to the Support WebSite
•Register Your Product
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the
support website at www.netgear.com/support.
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Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available
from time to time at
downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products
can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can
check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or
behavior of your product does not match what is described in this
guide, you might need to update your firmware.
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Switch Management Interface Overview
The switch provides administrative management options that let you configure, monitor, and
control the network. Using the web browser–based management interface, you can configure
the switch and the network, including the ports, the management VLAN, VLANs for traffic
control, link aggregation for increased bandwidth, quality of service (QoS) for prioritizing
traffic, and network security.
Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Control Center (SCC)
program, which runs on a Windows-based computer. You can also download the SCC
program from
get the IP address of the switch from the DHCP server in the network or use an IP scanner
utility.
After discovery, you can configure the switch using the web browser–based management
interface for advanced setup and configuration of features, or the SCC program for very basic
setup. For more information, see the SCC user manual, which you can download from
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
downloadcenter.netgear.com. If you do not use a Windows-based computer,
Change the Default IP Address of the
Switch
To enable remote management of the switch through a web browser or SNMP, connect the
switch to the network and specify an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. The
switch default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
To change the default IP address of the switch, use one of the following methods:
•Dynamic assignment through DHCP. DHCP is enabled on the switch by default. If you
connect the switch to a network with a DHCP server, the switch obtains its network
information automatically. You can use the Smart Control Center to discover the
automatically assigned network information. For more information, see
in a Network With a DHCP Server on page13.
•Static assignment through the Smart Control Center. If you connect the switch to a
network that does not include a DHCP server, you can use the Smart Control Center to
assign a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. For more information, see
Discover a Switch in a Network Without a DHCP Server on page14.
•Static assignment by connecting from a local host. If you do not want to use the
Smart Control Center to assign a static address, you can connect to the switch from a
host (administrative system) in the 192.168.0.0/24 network and change the settings by
using the web browser–based management interface on the switch. For information
about how to set the IP address on the administrative system so that it is in the same
subnet as the default IP address of the switch, see
Your Computer on page 15.
Configure the Network Settings on
Discover a Switch
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Discover a Switch in a Network With a DHCP
Server
This section describes how to set up your switch in a network that includes a DHCP server.
The DHCP client on the switch is enabled by default. When you connect the switch to your
network, the DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to the switch. Use the Smart
Control Center to discover the IP address automatically assigned to the switch.
To install the switch in a network with a DHCP server:
1. Connect
2. Power
3. Install
4. Start
5. Click
on the switch by connecting its power cord.
the Smart Control Center on your computer.
the Smart Control Center.
the Discover button for the Smart Control Center to find your switch.
the switch to a network with a DHCP server.
6. Make a note of the displayed IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
You need this address later to access the switch directly from a web browser (without
using the Smart Control Center).
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7. Select your switch by clicking the row for the switch.
8. Click
the Web Browser Access button.
The Smart Control Center launches a browser that displays the login
device.
Use your web browser to manage your switch. The default password is password. For
more information about the page layout and options, see
the Switch and Log In on page 19.
Use a Web Browser to Access
page of the selected
Discover a Switch in a Network Without a
DHCP Server
This section describes how to use the Smart Control Center to set up your switch in a
network without a DHCP server. If your network does not include a DHCP service, you must
assign a static IP address to your switch.
If you prefer, you can assign the switch a static IP address even
a DHCP server.
To assign a static IP address:
1. Connect
2. Power
3. Install
4. Start
5. Click
the switch to your existing network.
on the switch by connecting its power cord.
the Smart Control Center on your computer.
the Smart Control Center.
the Discover button for the Smart Control Center to find your switch.
if your network does include
The utility broadcasts Layer 2 discovery packets within the broadcast
the switch.
6. Select the switch, and then click the Configure Device button.
The page expands to display additional fields at the bottom.
7. Select
DHCP is disabled.
8. Enter
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the Disabled radio button.
the static switch IP address, gateway IP address, and subnet mask for the switch.
domain to discover
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9. Type your password to continue with the configuration change.
Tip: Y
10. Click
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take ef
immediately.
ou must enter the current password each time that you use the
Smart Control Center to update the switch settings. The default
password is password.
the Apply button.
fect
Configure the Network Settings on Your
Computer
If you do not want to use the Smart Control Center to configure the network information on
the switch, you can connect directly to the switch from an administrative system, such as a
computer. The IP address of the computer must be in the same subnet as the default IP
address on the switch. For most networks, this means that you must change the IP address
of the computer to be on the same subnet as the default IP address of the switch
(192.168.0.239).
The method to change the IP address on a computer varies depending on the operating
system version.
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You need Windows administrator privileges to change these settings. The
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following procedures show how to change the static IP address on a computer running a
Microsoft Windows 7.
To modify the network settings on your computer:
1. Open
the Control Panel and click the Network and Sharing Center option.
2. Click the Local Area Connection link.
The Local Area Connection Status pop-window opens.
3. Click
the Properties button.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
5. Click
the Properties button.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties pop-up window opens.
6. Select
the Use the following IP address radio button and change the IP address of the
computer to an address in the 192.168.0.0 network, such as 192.168.0.200.
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The IP address must be different from that of the switch but within the same subnet.
WARNING:
When you change the IP address of your administrative system,
you lose your connection to the rest of the network. Be sure to write
down your current network address settings before you change
them.
7. Click the OK button.
8. Close
all other pop-up windows.
To configure a static address on the switch:
1. Use
a straight-through cable to connect the Ethernet port on the administrative system
directly to any port on the switch.
2. Open
a web browser on your computer and connect to the management interface.
For more information, see
Access the Web Browser–Based Management Interface on
page 18.
3. Change
For more information, see
the network settings on the switch to match those of your network.
IP Configuration on page36.
After you change the network settings on the switch, return the
administrative system to the original settings.
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Access the Web Browser–Based
Management Interface
You must be able to ping the IP address of the switch from your administrative system for
web access to be available. If you used the Smart Control Center to set up the IP address
and subnet mask, either with or without a DHCP server, use that IP address in the address
field of your web browser. If you did not change the IP address of the switch from the default
value, enter 192.168.0.239 in the address field.
To access the switch web browser–based management interface, use one of the following
methods:
•From the Smart Control Center, select the switch and click the Web Browser Access
button.
•Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the switch in the address field.
Clicking the Web Browser Access button on the Smart Control Center or accessing the
switch directly from your web browser displays the Login page.
Note: For more information about the Smart Control Center (SCC) program,
see the SCC user manual. You can also download the SCC program
from downloadcenter.netgear.com.
About the User Interfaces
The switch software includes a set of comprehensive management functions for configuring
and monitoring the system by using one of the following methods:
•Web browser–based management interface
•Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Each of the standards-based management methods allows you to configure and monitor the
components of the switch software. The method you use to manage the system depends on
your network size and requirements, and on your preference.
This manual describes how to use the web browser–based interface to manage and monitor
the system.
Software Requirements to Use the Web Interface
To access the switch by using a web browser, the browser must meet the following software
requirements:
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•HTML version 4.0, or later
•HTTP version 1.1, or later
•Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later
Supported Web Browsers
The following browsers were tested and support the web browser–based management
interface. Later browser versions might function fine but were not tested. The supported web
browsers include the following:
•Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) versions 9–11
•Microsoft Edge 25
•Mozilla Firefox versions 41–42
•Chrome versions 45–46
•Safari on Windows OS 5.1.7
•Safari on MAC OS: 8.0.2
Use a Web Browser to Access the Switch
and Log In
You can use a web browser to access the switch and log in. You must be able to ping the IP
address of the switch management interface from your administrative system for web access
to be available.
To use browser-based access to log in to the switch:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Change the Default IP Address of
the Switch on page 12.
The login window opens.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The Switch Information page displays.
The following figure shows the layout of the web interface.
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Navigation tabConfiguration menus
Logout button
Online help
Buttons
Configuration status and options
Page menu
Navigation Tabs, Configuration Menus, and Page Menu
The navigation tabs along the top of the web interface give you quick access to the various
switch functions. The tabs are always available and remain constant, regardless of which
feature you configure.
When you select a tab, the features for that tab appear as menus
configuration menus in the blue bar change according to the navigation tab that is selected.
The configuration pages for each feature are available as submenu links in the page menu on
the left side of the page. Some items in the menu expand to reveal multiple submenu links, as
the following figure shows.
directly under the tabs. The
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Link
Submenu
links
Configuration and Status Options
The area directly under the configuration menus and to the right of the links displays the
configuration information or status for the page you select. On pages that contain
configuration options, you might be able to enter information into fields, select options from
menus, select check boxes, and select radio buttons.
Each page contains access to the HTML-based help that explains the fields and
configuration options for the page.
Web Interface Buttons
Each page also contains command buttons. The following table shows the command buttons
that are used throughout the pages in the web interface:
Table 1. Web interface command buttons
ButtonFunction
AddClicking the Add button adds the new item configured in the heading row of a table.
ApplyClicking the Apply button sends the updated configuration to the switch. Configuration
changes take ef
CancelClicking the Cancel button cancels the configuration on the page and resets the data on
the page to the previous values of the switch.
fect immediately.
ClearClicking the Clear button clears and resets counters.
DeleteClicking the Delete button removes the selected item.
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Table 1. Web interface command buttons (continued)
ButtonFunction
UpdateClicking the Update button refreshes the page with the latest information from the device.
LogoutClicking the Logout button ends the session.
User-Defined Fields
User-defined fields can contain 1 to 159 characters, unless otherwise noted on the
configuration web page. All characters can be used except for the ones stated in the following
table (unless specifically noted in a procedure for a feature).
Table 2. Invalid characters for user-defined fields
Invalid Characters for user-defined fields
\<
/>
*|
?
Web Browser–Based Management
Interface Device View
The Device View is a Java® applet that displays the ports on the switch. This graphic tool
provides an alternate way to navigate to configuration and monitoring options. The graphic
tool also provides information about device ports, configuration and status, tables, and
feature components.
To use Device View:
1. Connect
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is of
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In
the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
your computer to the same network as the switch.
f-network using an Ethernet cable.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
the Switch on page12.
The login window opens.
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4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select System
> Device View.
The following figure shows the device view of the XS748T switch.
Depending upon the status of the port, the port color in Device View is either yellow,
green, or black.
•Solid yellow indicates that a valid 10 Gbps link is established.
•Blinking yellow indicates that packets are being transmitted or received at 10 Gbps.
•Solid green indicates that a valid 1 Gbps link is established.
•Blinking green indicates that packets are being transmitted or received at 1 Gbps.
•Black indicates that no link is present.
6. Click
a port to open a menu that displays statistics and configuration options.
You can select a menu option to access the page that contains the configuration or
monitoring options.
If you right-click the graphic, but do not right-click a specific
This menu contains the same options as the navigation tabs at the top of the page.
Right-click the specific port that you want to view or configure to see a menu that displays
statistics and configuration options. Select the menu option to access the page that
contains the configuration or monitoring options.
The system LEDs are located on the left side of the front panel.
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port, the main menu displays.
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Power LED
The Power LED is a bicolor LED that serves as an indicator of power and diagnostic status:
Solid green. The power is supplied to the switch and operating normally.
•
•Solid yellow.
The system is in the boot-up stage.
•Off. No power is supplied to the switch.
Fan LED
The Fan LED indicates the following status:
•Solid yellow.
•Off. Fans are operating normally
A fan is faulty.
.
Interface Naming Conventions
The switch supports physical and logical interfaces. Interfaces are identified by their type and
the interface number. The physical ports are Gigabit interfaces and are numbered on the front
panel. You configure the logical interfaces by using the software.
The following table describes the naming convention for all interfaces
Table 3. Naming conventions for interfaces
InterfaceDescriptionExamples
PhysicalThe physical ports are 10 Gigabit
Ethernet interfaces and are
numbered sequentially starting
from one.
Link aggregation group (LAG)LAG interfaces are logical
interfaces that are used only for
bridging functions.
xg1, xg2, xg12
LAG1, LAG2, LAG8
available on the switch.
Routing VLAN interfacesThis is an interface used for routing
functionality
.
VLAN 1, VLAN 2, VLAN 55
Configure Interface Settings
For some features that allow you to configure interface settings, you can apply the same
settings simultaneously to any of the following:
•A single port
•Multiple ports
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•All ports
•A single LAG
•Multiple LAGs
•All LAGs
•Multiple ports and LAGs
•All ports and LAGs
Many of the pages that allow you to configure or view interface settings include links to
display all ports, all LAGs, or all ports and LAGs on the page.
Use these links as follows:
•T
o display all ports, click the PORTS link.
•T
o display all LAGs, click the LAGS link.
•T
o display all ports and LAGs, click the All link.
The procedures in this section describe how to select the ports and LAGs to configure.
The
procedures assume that you are already logged in to the switch. If you do not know how to
log in to the switch, see
Use a Web Browser to Access the Switch and Log In on page19.
To configure a single port by using the Go To Interface field:
1. Ensure
2. In
For more information, see
3. Click
The check box associated with the interface is selected, the row
that the page is displaying all ports, and not only the LAGs.
the Go To Interface field, type the port number, for example xg4.
Interface Naming Conventions on page24.
the Go button.
for the selected interface
is highlighted, and the interface number appears in the heading row.
4. Configure the desired settings.
5. Click
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the Apply button.
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The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect
immediately.
To configure a single LAG by using the Go To Interface field:
1. Click the LAGS link or the All link to display the LAGs.
2. In the Go To Interface field, type the LAG number, for example l3.
For information, see Interface Naming Conventions on page 24.
3. Click the Go button.
The check box associated with the interface is selected, the row for the selected interface
is highlighted, and the interface number appears in the heading row.
4. Configure the desired settings.
5. Click the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect
immediately.
To configure a single port:
1. Ensure that the page is displaying all ports, and not only the LAGs.
2. Select the check box for the port number.
The row for the selected interface is highlighted, and the interface number appears in the
heading row.
3. Configure the desired settings.
4. Click the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect
immediately.
To configure a single LAG:
1. Click the LAGS link or the All link to display the LAGs.
2. Select the check box for the LAG number.
The row for the selected interface is highlighted, and the interface number appears in the
heading row.
3. Configure the desired settings.
4. Click the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take effect
immediately.
To configure multiple ports:
1. Ensure that the page is displaying all ports, and not only the LAGs.
2. Select the check box for each port to configure.
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The row for each selected interface is highlighted.
3. Configure the desired settings.
4. Click
the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take ef
fect
immediately.
To configure multiple LAGs:
1. Click
2. Select
the LAGS link or the All link to display the LAGs.
the check box for each LAG to configure.
The check box associated with each interface is selected, and the row for each selected
interface is highlighted.
3. Configure
4. Click
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take ef
the desired settings.
the Apply button.
fect
immediately.
To configure all ports:
1. Ensure
2. Select
that the page is displaying only ports, and not LAGs.
the check box in the heading row.
The check box associated with every port is selected, and the rows for all ports are
highlighted.
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3. Configure the desired settings.
4. Click
the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take ef
immediately.
To configure all LAGs:
1. Click
2. Select
the LAGS link to display only the LAG interfaces.
the check box in the heading row.
The check box associated with every LAG is selected, and the rows for all LAGs are
highlighted.
3. Configure
4. Click
the desired settings.
the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take ef
immediately.
To configure multiple ports and LAGs:
1. Click
2. Select
the All link to display all ports and LAGs.
the check box associated with each port and LAG to configure.
The rows for the selected ports and LAGs are highlighted.
3. Configure
4. Click
the desired settings.
the Apply button.
fect
fect
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take ef
immediately.
To configure all ports and LAGs:
1. Click
2. Select
the All link to display all ports and LAGs.
the check box in the heading row.
The check box associated with every port and
and LAGs are highlighted.
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LAG is selected, and the rows for all ports
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3. Configure the desired settings.
4. Click
the Apply button.
The updated configuration is sent to the switch. Configuration changes take ef
immediately.
fect
Context-Sensitive Help and Access to the
Support WebSite
When you log in to the switch, every page contains a link to the online help () that contains
information to assist in configuring and managing the switch. The online help pages are
context
displays if you click the link to the online help.
From the web browser–based management interface, you can access the NETGEAR
support website at
To access the support website from the web browser–based management interface:
1. Connect
sensitive. For example, if the IP Addressing page is open, the help topic for that page
www.netgear.com/support.
your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is of
f-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In
4. Enter
5. Select Help
6. T
the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
the Switch on page12.
The login window opens.
the switch’s password in the Password field.
The default password is password.
The Switch Information page displays.
> Support.
The Support page displays.
o access the NETGEAR support site for the switch, click the Apply button.
Change the Default IP Address of
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User Guide
The user manual (the guide you are now reading) is available at the NETGEAR download
center at
To access the user manual online from the web browser–based management
interface:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
4. Enter the switch’s password in the Password field.
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Change the Default IP Address of the Switch on page12.
The login window opens.
The default password is password.
The Switch Information page displays.
5. Select Help > Online Help > User Guide.
The User Guide page displays.
6. To access the NETGEAR download center, click the Apply button.
7. Enter the model number of the switch.
8. Locate the user manual on the product support web page.
Register Your Product
To qualify for product updates and product warranty, we encourage you to register your
product. The first time you log in to the switch, you are given the option of registering with
NETGEAR. Registration confirms that your email alerts work, lowers technical support
resolution time, and ensures that your shipping address accuracy. We would also like to
incorporate your feedback into future product development. We never sell or rent your email
address and you can opt out of communications at any time.
To register with NETGEAR when you are prompted, click the Register button. Or, at any time
you can visit the NETGEAR website for registration at
https://my.netgear.com/registration/login.aspx.
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2Configure System Information
This chapter covers the following topics:
•View and Configure the Switch Management Settings
•Use the Device View
•Configure SNMP
•Configure LLDP
•Configure DHCP Snooping
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