NETGEAR S3300 - Discover a Switch in a Network with a DHCP Server

Getting Started
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S3300 Smart Managed Pro Switch
Discover a Switch in a Network with a DHCP Server
This section describes how to set up your switch in a network that has a DHCP server. The
DHCP client on the switch is enabled by default. When you connect it to your network, the
DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to your 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 the switch
to a network with a DHCP server.
2. Power
on the switch by connecting its power cord.
3. In
stall the Smart Control Center on your computer.
4. S
tart the Smart Control Center.
5. Click the Disco
ver button for the Smart Control Center to find your switch.
A screen similar to the one shown in
the following figure displays.
Figure 1. Smart Control Center - Discover
6. Make a note of the displayed IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
You will need this value to access the switch directly fro
m a web browser (without using
the Smart Control Center).