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wesmithjr100
Apr 17, 2021Guide
Error When Trying to Add Nighthawk S8000 Switches to Insight Account
I'm trying to add 3 Nighthawk S8000 switches to my Insight account but am getting errors (different upon which method I try) trying to do so. In the Insight app, my 3 switches appear under "Insight...
- Apr 18, 2021
Bill,
Afraid, the indication in the Insight App is misleading. The App can be used for the initial discovery, the product registration, and then again for the discovery again. The App allows to call access the switch by a Web browser only. That's all.
The Netgear Gaming switches, technically members of the Plus Switch series, can't be added to Insight for cloud management.
Regards,
-Kurt
schumaku
Apr 18, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Bill,
Afraid, the indication in the Insight App is misleading. The App can be used for the initial discovery, the product registration, and then again for the discovery again. The App allows to call access the switch by a Web browser only. That's all.
The Netgear Gaming switches, technically members of the Plus Switch series, can't be added to Insight for cloud management.
Regards,
-Kurt
wesmithjr100
Apr 19, 2021Guide
Kurt,
I was wondering if that was the case this was a gaming switch but figured I would ask. Thanks much for confirming!
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