3Com 3C16491 Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface, Running the Discovery Application

3 CONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACE

The Switch has a built-in Web interface that you can use to set the admin password, change the IP address that is assigned to the Switch, and configure its advanced settings.

If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer 2 switch, you do not need to access the Web interface and configure the Switch.

This chapter provides information on how the gain access to the Web interface using the Dis- covery application. It also introduces the menu items and buttons that are available on the Web interface.

The following topics are covered:

■Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface

■Running the Discovery Application

■Logging On to the Web Interface

■Navigating the Web Interface

■Accessing the Interface Without Using Discovery

Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface

To connect to the Web interface, you need the following:

■The Discovery application, which is included on 3Com Baseline Switch 2426 PWR Plus CD-ROM that is supplied with your Switch

■A computer that is connected to the Switch and that has a Web browser

Running the Discovery Application

The 3Com Baseline Switch 2426 PWR Plus CD-ROM contains, among others, the Discovery application.