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Greetings, I have been reading some of the posts but now have a question. Can I run a managed switch as unmanaged as I know nothing about configuring a switch right now. It's an Allworx 8 port POE and I got it for $40 bucks. The switch is brand new and I want to know if i just plug it in and do nothing else will that be okay? I have an eight camera setup with NVR. Thanks.
 
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Yes, it can be used in place of or as an un-managed switch BUT...
I'd perform a reset and/or log into it with a PC (it has an embedded webGUI and IP address) since just in case it was previously configured, to insure it is not set up in such a way as to interfere with functioning the way you want it to (operate as a Layer 2 network device).

If you're not familiar with the above procedure, check for documentation on their site.
 
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Thanks for the reply. I found this on this on the website and it seems to confirm it needs to be configured. I hope.
"After powering up the switch for the first time, you can perform the initial
switch configuration using a web browser. For managing other switch
features, please refer to the Web interface user guide for details."
 
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