Netgear — Device Setup Parameters

These Netgear models need parameters entered in Xyte after they're claimed. Families that need the same parameters are grouped together below.

Telnet Port, Telnet User Name, Telnet Password

Applies to:

• M4250 AV Line Series Switches

Parameters

• Telnet Port (required) — Enter Telnet port (usually 23)
• Telnet User Name (required) — User name for login to switch (usually admin)
• Telnet Password (required) — Admin password for login to switch

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On the device first

Enable Telnet on the switch and use its admin login — Telnet user name (usually admin), the admin password, and port (usually 23).

The Add credentials dialog for these models shows exactly these fields:

Where to enter them

Both routes show the fields above (in the Add credentials dialog from the Devices table, or Edit device credentials from the device page), together with the model's setup instructions when it has any.

From the Devices table — select one or more devices that need these same parameters (they show Missing Credentials), then click Add Credentials in the action bar. The button is enabled only when every selected device has identical requirements (usually the same model):

From the device page — open the device (it shows the isn't reporting data yet banner), then Manage → Edit device credentials:

Once saved, the Missing Credentials flag clears and the device starts reporting — your confirmation it worked.