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Netgear Smart switches- Local LAN access vs Remote access needs clarification
I'm trying to understand the extent of this Local LAN access only option vs the Insight Remote Cloud access: When you say Local LAN does it mean I can literally ONLY access the switch from the sa...
There are no such limitations in place for "local" access on the IP manageable switches in general. As long as you can manage some IP access, you can talk to the router Web UI, SNMP, whatever.
One minor exception is a bug introducing a non-intended restriction on some Plus (GSxxxE) where the access does not work on shorter than standard MTUs. That's all. This does not apply to the Smart Managed Pro and Cloud managed or any Managed Switch class model
One minor exception is a bug introducing a non-intended restriction on some Plus (GSxxxE) where the access does not work on shorter than standard MTUs. That's all. This does not apply to the Smart Managed Pro and Cloud managed or any Managed Switch class model
Thanks for the clarification. Our 1st switch is being pushed out with the new Firmware, today, so we are hopeful all is as we expect. I plan to update any issues--or successes--specifically regarding remote access, here.
Currently using GS716TP
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