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HannesKannes
Jun 14, 2022Initiate
Switching POE Ports via HTTP request (API)
Hi, i am using M4100-26G-POE and GS728TPv2. To save energy, the ports must be switched off depending on use. The central control only can send http requests. Is there any simple way to operate...
- Jun 14, 2022
HannesKannes wrote:
i am using M4100-26G-POE and GS728TPv2.
Two very different models. however, both support industry standard control, being SNMP, being CLI.
HannesKannes wrote:
i am using M4100-26G-POE and GS728TPv2.
Two very different models.
HannesKannes wrote:
To save energy, the ports must be switched off depending on use.
Both SNMP and CLI does offer controls to disable and enable switch ports.
HannesKannes wrote:
The central control only can send http requests.
Whatever wonderful piece of "design" that is: There are no standardized generic APIs using http transport - there is no reason, the available standards are definitively sufficient. Sorry Hannes...
HannesKannes wrote:
Is there any simple way to operate the POE ports?
Yes: SNMP, CLI, manufacturer Web UI, Netgear Insight Cloud management (for switches supporting Insight Cloud).
Grüsse
-Kurt.
schumaku
Jun 14, 2022Guru - Experienced User
HannesKannes wrote:
i am using M4100-26G-POE and GS728TPv2.
Two very different models. however, both support industry standard control, being SNMP, being CLI.
HannesKannes wrote:
i am using M4100-26G-POE and GS728TPv2.
Two very different models.
HannesKannes wrote:
To save energy, the ports must be switched off depending on use.
Both SNMP and CLI does offer controls to disable and enable switch ports.
HannesKannes wrote:
The central control only can send http requests.
Whatever wonderful piece of "design" that is: There are no standardized generic APIs using http transport - there is no reason, the available standards are definitively sufficient. Sorry Hannes...
HannesKannes wrote:
Is there any simple way to operate the POE ports?
Yes: SNMP, CLI, manufacturer Web UI, Netgear Insight Cloud management (for switches supporting Insight Cloud).
Grüsse
-Kurt.
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