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ctrusler
Sep 01, 2026Initiate
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New Idea
Feature Request: Disable/remove automatic port descriptions
Request: Either create a way to stop network profiles from overriding manual switch port descriptions or remove the feature.
Reason for request: We use the netgear switch plugin for our control system (Q-Sys). Using the plugin and port descriptions we are able to quickly bounce devices and/or power cycle POE devices when needed. Without reliable port descriptions, this becomes a much longer and involved process. We have over 30 40 port switches in our environment plus even more of a mix smaller M4260's. Not all of our admins have detailed information on switch configs.
Background: This feature was added to the firmware in version 13.0.5.20.
Expected behavior: Option 1: If a manual port description is applied to a port, reapplying a network profile will not overwrite the description. Option 2: Add an option in the network profiles that turns that feature off for the profile. Option 3: Remove the automatic generation of port descriptions altogether.
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