SG200-08 New User Question

[David Wank]

Hi,

Does tha SG200 need any out of the box hardening, or special security configutations to run safely on the network? 

For the question, please assume that there is a cable modem, whicn connects to a router (w/DHCP), which connects to the switch, and then to the computers. I just make to make sure that it isn't opening a "hole" in the network.

Thank you!

[David Wank]

Hello again. Is there any other way to get support from Cisco?  This is my first Cisco product, and I don't have some type of service techincal agreement.  I'm simply an SMB end user who has a question about using a product that I just purchased. Is this how its normally done at CIsco?  Is there a # I can call to ask a question?

Thank you!

[cindy toy]

Hi David,

You have one year warranty support from time of purchase.  Please call the Small Business Support Center and speak with an support representative:  https://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_small_business_support_center_contacts.html

Regards,
Cindy Toy
Cisco Small Business Community Manager
for Cisco Small Business Products
www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport
twitter: CiscoSBsupport

[David Wank]

Many thanks for clearing that up!

[Tom Watts · Accepted solution]

Hi David, the switch does not "decrease" network security. The switch is essentially as "hard" as your network begins with. You may use additional features such as VLAN's for security purposes as an example if your network can support it.

-Tom
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[David Wank]

Thank you.  I am learning and I wanted to be safe first.  Very much appreciated!