QNAP QSW-M3212R - Switch Access; Accessing the Switch Using a Browser

6. Click Log In.
Switch access
Method Description Requirements
Web browser You can access the switch using any
computer on the same network if you have
the following information:
• Switch name (Example: http://
example123/) or IP address
• Login credentials of a valid user account
For details, see Accessing the switch using a
browser.
• Computer that is connected
to the same network as the
switch
• Web browser
Qnder Pro Qnder Pro is a desktop utility that enables
you to locate and access QNAP devices
on a specic network. The utility supports
Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
For details, see Accessing the switch using
Qnder Pro.
• Computer that is connected
to the same network as the
switch
• Web browser
• Qnder Pro
Accessing the switch using a browser
You can access the switch using any computer on the network if you know its IP address and the login
credentials of a valid user account. QNAP switches support DHCP client conguration by default for IP
assignment. When connected to a network, the switch automatically obtains an IP address from a DHCP
server.
Note
• If you do not know the IP address of the switch, you can locate it using Qnder Pro.
• If the switch is not connected to a DHCP supported network, you can access the switch
web interface by changing the IP address of the computer to 169.254.100.102.
• The default IP address of the switch is 169.254.100.101.
1. Verify that your computer is connected to the same network as the switch.
2. Open a web browser on your computer.
3. Type the IP address of the switch in the address bar.
The QSS login page appears.
4. Specify the username and password.
QSW Managed Switches User Guide
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