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wumbeer
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Dec 31, 2020
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Registration Required To Use the GUI

We have been purchasing Netgear switches for 11 years. We are a small consulting firm. WTH is up with this newest firmware that REQUIRES you to register a switch before you can use it? I just burned ...
  • schumaku's avatar
    Dec 31, 2020

    It's already in the process.

     

    -> Re: Why We Require Registration on Smart Pro Switches - Message 37 

     


    Iphie_C wrote:

    The registration will NO longer be mandatory on Smart Pro switches with Insight Management in the next firmware release, which will happen early Q1 next year. Users can then skip registration to access UI with full features.

     

    It's still highly recommended to register your devices to activate full warranty entitlement and get updated with future firmware release including updates that enhance the security of your network.

     

    Please find more details in the NETGEAR  Product Registration FAQ in the link below:

     

    https://kb.netgear.com/1160/NETGEAR-Product-Registration-FAQ#why

     


     

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