Application Notes - How to Configure Auto-install on Managed Switches

DHCP Server Configuration

The following information is configured on the DHCP or BOOTP server:

• The IP address (yiaddr) and subnet mask (option1)

• The name of the configuration file (bootfile or option 67)

• The IP address of the TFTP server (option 150)

TFTP Server Configuration

The configuration file is on the TFTP server (for example, switch.cfg).

CLI: Switch Configuration

1. Have the configuration file saved after download from the TFTP server.

(Netgear Switch) #boot autoinstall auto-save

(Netgear Switch) #boot autoinstall start

Autoinstall starts and waits for the boot options from the DHCP server.

(Netgear Switch) #network protocol dhcp

Changing protocol mode will reset ip configuration.

Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n)y

2. Request an IP address, configuration file name, and TFTP IP address from the DHCP server.

(Netgear Switch) #

Config file 'startup-config' created successfully.

AutoInstalled configuration is saved.

(GSM7224P) #show autoinstall

AutoInstall Mode.............................. Stopped

AutoInstall Persistent Mode................... Enabled

AutoSave Mode................................. Disabled

AutoInstall Retry Count....................... 3

AutoInstall State............................. AutoInstall is completed.

Autoinstall is now completed.

Web Interface

To use the Web interface to configure the Auto Install:

1. From the main menu, select Maintenance > Save Config >Auto Install Configuration. A screen similar to the

following displays.

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