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wumbeer
Dec 31, 2020Tutor
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 ...
- 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
schumaku
Dec 31, 2020Guru - Experienced User
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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