Getting Started 
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 M4300 Series and M4300-96X Fully Managed Switches User Manual
Available Publications and Online Help
A number of publications are available at downloadcenter.netgear.com, including the 
following publication:
• The installation guide for your switch and for the components:
- Installation Guide NETGEAR ProSAFE Managed Switches M4300 Series
- Installation Guide Fully Managed Switches Model M4300-96X
- Installation Guide Fully Managed Switch Port Cards 
APM408C, 
APM408P, APM408F, 
and APM402XL
- Installation Guide NETGEAR Power Supplies Units for Managed Switches, 
APS150W, APS250W
, APS550W, APS1000W, APS600W, and APS1200W
• The hardware installation guide for your switch:
- Hardware Installation Guide Fully Managed Stackable Switches Series M4300 
- Hardware Installation Guide Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X
• M4300 Series and M4300-96X Fully Managed Switches Software 
Administration Manual
• M4300 Series and M4300-96X Fully Managed Switches CLI Command Reference 
Manual
• M4300 Series and M4300-96X Fully Managed Switches User Manual 
(this manual)
• M4300 Series and M4300-96X Fully Managed Switches Software Setup Manual
You can also access this document online when you are logged in to the switch. Select 
Help > Online Help > User Guide.
When you log into the local browser interface, online help is available. See Online Help on 
page  26.
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 e-mail alerts work, lowers technical support resolution time, 
and ensures that your shipping address accuracy. NETGEAR would also like to incorporate 
your feedback into future product development. NETGEAR never sells or rents your e-mail 
address and you can opt out of communications at any time.
To register with NETGEAR when you are prompted, click the REGISTER NOW button.