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GS108Tv3 cannot use local login with internet access
I just purchased a few GS108Tv3 switches and am not liking this web connected stuff. The new v3 has some features that are helpful to me over the v2 but in trying to set it up I discovered you cannot...
Firmware Version V7.0.1.20 released a few days ago fixes this issue: GS108Tv3 Firmware and Software Downloads
I updated all my GS108Tv3 and verified. Here are the Release Notes
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joejoe5 wrote:
Is there any way around this and if not, how can I submit a feature request?
Happy for backing you there, too!
joejoe5 Thank you for the feedback, we heard you. We will be working on improving this flow so no more NETGEAR account log in is required after the very first time you create the account and register the product with NETGEAR. The purpose of this flow is to make sure users register the products properly so in case of critical time like security issue/resolution communication we can reach to you. We understand the inconvenience this has brought to you.
YeZ I don't even want to register the switch and associated it with an account. I just want to use it the same way as a v2 switch without all this online/registration nonsense.
Hi joejoe5
Thanks for supporting NETGEAR Business products. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience.
NETGEAR is trying to offer Remote/Cloud management options for business users to enjoy the simpler configuration and deployment from anywhere using the NETGEAR Insight app through mobile devices or the Insight Cloud Portal in any device with a web browser. The SSO is for the best security updates and optimum level of protection as YeZ mentioned that we can reach to you whenever your devices have critical security issue. Also, you register the device to get full NETGEAR Hardware Warranty and Support entitlement.
We also understand that most Smart Managed Pro users would prefer the classic local GUI management. Therefore, we kept it as default management mode and only offer NETGEAR Insight management as an optional mode. You could choose not to activate it if you don't need it.
Your opinions about the user's expereiences have been well received. We have been working on improving the user's experience with these new Smart Managed Pro switch with Insight Management capability for a while. Soon we will have firmware update to enable users skip login after the first time they create the account and register the product with NETGEAR.
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