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Use ProSafe switch as unmanaged?
This is probably a very niche setup request, but I am looking to acquire a gently used 48 port unmanaged switch for home use. I currently have a D-Link 24 port unmanaged switch, which still works fi...
Is it really that easy?
Yes. The reset takes you back to the default config - which works perfectly as an unmanaged switch. Changing the management password is a security precaution (intended to prevent a bad actor on your network from changing the switch behavior).
Thank you for that info. I did find the documentation that you referred to. Having never worked with a smart switch before, I wasn't sure if there were any other steps to take to ignore/deactivate any/all of the managed features. Is it really that easy?
I may end up going the route of an unmanaged switch anyway, to avoid hardware with fans. The noise won't be an issue, but for the very low end home network that I am running, I don't think having a unit with fans spinning 24/7 is worth it if I can pick up a fanless unmanaged switch and end up with lower power consumption.
I do appreciate the feedback and help from the group here, especially over a holiday weekend!
Is it really that easy?
Yes. The reset takes you back to the default config - which works perfectly as an unmanaged switch. Changing the management password is a security precaution (intended to prevent a bad actor on your network from changing the switch behavior).
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