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Aspirant

Apr 02, 2018

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Convert GS108Tv2 to unmanaged?

Our IT security setup is being changed from using to two GS108Tv2's as firewalls to another device plus an unmanaged switch. My question is - Can I configure (or un-configure) this managed switch to...

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Carl_z
Apr 03, 2018
Hi smudgebutter,

Welcome to the community!

I think your ideal can work. Just clear the current configurations of GS108Tv2（you can perform a factory default）

If there any other issue when using it please keep us informed

Thanks

Carl

Netgear Employee

Carl_z

NETGEAR Expert

Apr 03, 2018

Hi smudgebutter,

Welcome to the community!

I think your ideal can work. Just clear the current configurations of GS108Tv2（you can perform a factory default）

If there any other issue when using it please keep us informed

Thanks

Carl

Netgear Employee

smudgebutter
Aspirant
Apr 03, 2018
Thank you. We will give that a go and see if it works as expected then. Much better solution than toss and replace.
- schumaku
  Guru - Experienced User
  Apr 04, 2018
  It still remains a manageable switch. Your IT security seems to prefer an unmanaged switch to minimise the number of potential attack vectors. Not sure this is the right way to go, but that's another discussion.