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smudgebutter
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's avatar
    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

smudgebutter's avatar
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's avatar
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.

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