3Com Webcache 3000 (3C16116), Webcache 1000 (3C16115) is the default IP address of the Webcache

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been optimized for PC screens with the desktop area set to 800 by 600 pixels. It is also recommended to set the font size to Small Fonts.

2In the Location/Address field of the browser, enter the URL of the Webcache. This must be in the format:

http://nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn:8081

where nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is the IP address of the Webcache and 8081 is the port on which the Webcache listens. You must enter http:// and the port number to successfully access the Webcache using your browser.

192.168.1.253 is the default IP address of the Webcache.

In Netscape, you can enter a shortened URL such as 192.168.1.253:8081 and Netscape successfully accesses the Webcache. In Internet Explorer, however, this URL is not recognized. You must include "http://" at the start of the URL i.e. http://192.168.1.253:8081.

3When the browser has located the Webcache, a user name and password screen is displayed as shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17 User Name and Password Screen

If the user name and password screen is not displayed, see “Solving Web Interface Problems” on page 130.

4Enter your user name and password. For further information, see “Logging in as a Default User” on page 58. Click OK.