Nortel Networks 24R9744 manual Configuring the Switch, Configuration Steps

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CHAPTER 3

Configuring the Switch

The Browser-Based Interface (BBI) can be used to view and change switch configuration parameters. The same configuration parameters that are available through the switch’s com- mand-line interface are present on the BBI configuration forms.

The following provides a basic outline for switch configuration. You should first be familiar with configuration as covered in the Alteon OS 21.0 Command Reference manual.

NOTE – You must be logged in using the administrator account in order to change switch con- figuration settings.

Configuration Steps

Follow these basic steps for viewing or configuring switch parameters:

1.Select the Configure context button in the toolbar:

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Contents Alteon OS 21.0TM Alteon OS 21.0 BBI Quick Guide Contents Dashboard Preface Who Should Use This BookRelated Documentation Typographic Conventions Typographic ConventionsHow to Get Help „ Preface Getting Started FeaturesRequirements Switch Set UpStarting the BBI Web Browser Set UpLog in to the switch Allow the BBI Dashboard page to load 14 „ Getting Started Browser-Based Interface Basics Context Buttons ToolbarCommands Forms Window Navigation WindowMessage Window 20 „ Browser-Based Interface Basics Configuration Steps Configuring the Switch22 „ Configuring the Switch Using the BBI to Load Switch Software 24 „ Configuring the Switch Configuring the Switch „ 26 „ Configuring the Switch Steps for Displaying Statistics Viewing StatisticsView the statistics in the forms window. For example Steps for Displaying Dashboards DashboardView information shown in the forms window. For example