Overview

Uploading a switch configuration file might be done for any of these reasons:

• Copying the configuration from a defective switch into the replacement switch
• Running AMP and loading the Discovery Configuration file

These instructions will fit any of these situations.

Important Note: At this time, Standardized AMP files should be uploaded through the Main UI, not the AV UI. Uploading through the AV UI results in the switch being inaccessible.

Minimum Switch Firmware

Netgear M4250 switches must be on minimum firmware version 13.0.2.34 to be compatible with AMP systems.

Walkthrough

1. Login to the switch webUI by going to the current IP address
   • OOB Port: 192.168.0.239 /24
   • Network Port: 169.254.100.100 /16 or DHCP on your network
   • Reset the switch by holding the RESET button
2. Use the AV UI Login
   • Default username: admin
   • Default password: [none]

     

3. If the switch is at default, you will be asked to enter a new password
   • Just Add Power config files use username/password: admin/netgear1234
   • Remember, the new password will be erased and replaced with the uploaded configuration.
4. Check the firmware version on the switch. The minimum firmware version to be compatible with Just Add Power is 13.0.2.34.
   • If the switch is NOT on 13.0.2.34 or later, update firmware by going to Configure --> Maintenance and uploading.
     
   • This firmware is necessary because Netgear changed how passwords are encrypted in 13.0.2.31; profiles created before that version are incompatible.
5. Once firmware is on 13.0.2.34 or later, go to Configure --> Maintenance on the left menu.

   

6. In the Restore section, click in Browse File. Netgear config files are typically .cfg files.

   

7. Click Upload and then Restore Now to confirm.

   

8. Done! The switch is at the settings from the configuration file: IP address, username/password, port settings.