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Insight Managed 8-Port Gigabit (Hi-Power) PoE+ Smart Cloud Switch with NETGEAR FlexPoE Power
Perform Maintenance Tasks User Manual380
Update the software or download a file to
the switch
You can manually check for the latest software version (also referred to as firmware version)
through the local browser UI of the switch, download the firmware, and upload the firmware to
the switch. If firmware release notes are available with new firmware, read the release notes
to find out if you must reconfigure the switch after updating.
You can download system files from a remote system to the switch by using either HTTP or
TFTP. This download process is referred to as an update.
Use an HTTP session to update the software image or
download a file to the switch
You can update software and download the image file, the configuration files, and SSL files to
the switch through an HTTP session by using your web browser.
To use an HTTP session to update the software image or download a file 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.
For information about finding the IP address of the switch, see Access the switch on
page 14.
The Local Device Login page displays.
If you did not yet register the switch with your NETGEAR account, the Register to unlock
all features page displays. For more information, see
Register and access the switch with
your NETGEAR account on page 29.
4. Enter one of the following passwords:
After registration, enter your customized local device password.
If you previously added the switch to an Insight network location, enter the Insight
network password.
For more information about the local device password and the Insight network password,
see
Credentials for the local browser UI on page 28.
5. Click the Login button.
The System Information page displays.