NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
fxyoung
Aug 03, 2016Follower
remote management of smart switches
I would like to know if these switches can be controlled remotely. I would like to deploy them in remote oficesf and avoid travel to change setGS`08Ttings
omicron_persei8
Aug 07, 2016Luminary
It sounds like a very bad idea to me. Switches are by definition not "Internet-proof". It could be very dangerous to expose the GUI of your LAN switch and therefore to expose your LAN to the Internet this way. Whoever succeed to gain access to your switch may have access to your entire network. I would strongly advise you to use a VPN, not port forwarding (even with high port number and strong password).
Related Content
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!