GS728TP - Discovering the switch on the network

[Frederiek]

Hi,

Looks like the SmartControlCenter utility does not discover my GS728TP switch.

Here's what I did.

1. Powered on the switch, no network cables connected.
2. Pressed the Factory Defaults button, for at least 2 seconds.
3. Download & install the SmartControlCenter utility
4. Configured my PC with an IP address in the range of 192.168.0.x
5. Using networkcable connected my PC's network adapter directly with the switch. Plugged cable in 1st port of the switch.
6. Successful ping to 192.168.0.239, factory default IP address of switch
7. Launched SmartControlCenter utility, clicked Discover button, but no device found.

Any ideas about what the problem could be?

Regards,

Frederiek

[schumaku · Accepted solution]

Really talking of a GS728TP(v1?), an almost once decade old switch and a new scratch installation? Ok...

One thing that comes into my mind is be some firewall or other overly "smart"  Internet "security" software killing the discovery.

Open a Web browser and try to access http://192.168.0.239/

Alternatively, consider trying the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT) 

[schumaku · Accepted solution]

Really talking of a GS728TP(v1?), an almost once decade old switch and a new scratch installation? Ok...

One thing that comes into my mind is be some firewall or other overly "smart"  Internet "security" software killing the discovery.

Open a Web browser and try to access http://192.168.0.239/

Alternatively, consider trying the NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool (NSDT) 

[Frederiek]

I am investigating how to configure some supplicant device to access a network via IEEE 802.1x. In order to test the proper operation, I need to set up an authenticator/authentication server. So, I asked IT if they had any spare/leftover switch that supports IEEE 802.1x, and the GS728TP is what has been bestowed upon me. 

I tried accessing the device via the webservice on the switch, as you suggested, and that seems to work.

Thanks.