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Allied Telesis at-8700xl series switch Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI

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Chapter 3

Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

This Chapter

This chapter describes how to access the switch’s HTTP-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), and provides basic information about using the GUI, including:

■What is the GUI?

•an introduction to the Graphical User Interface

■Accessing the switch via the GUI:

•browser and PC setup, including interaction with HTTP proxy servers

•establishing a connection to your switch, including an example of configuring SSL for secure access

•the System Status page, the first GUI page you see

■Using the GUI: navigation and features:

•an overview of the menus

•using configuration pages, with a description of key elements of GUI pages

•changing your password

•using the context sensitive online help

•saving your configuration

•combining GUI and CLI configuration

•configuring multiple devices

■Upgrading the GUI

■Troubleshooting

•diagnosing and solving connection problems

•using the GUI to troubleshoot the switch’s configuration.

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Allied Telesis at-8700xl series switch manual Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI, This Chapter

Contents

AT-8700XL SERIES SWITCH USER GUIDESoftware Release Document Number C613-02030-00 REV B AT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide for Software ReleaseCopyright 2003 Allied Telesyn International Corp 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USACHAPTER 2 Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI ContentsCHAPTER 4 Operating the switch CHAPTER 1 IntroductionCHAPTER 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting SwitchingAT-8700XL Series Switch User Guide CHAPTERWhy Read this User Guide? IntroductionChapter The AT-8700XL Series Switch Documentation Set Where To Find More InformationFeatures of the AT-8700XL Series Switch Switching FeaturesTechnical support Management Features Layer 3 and Other FeaturesSoftware Reference Warning about FLASH memory Page Getting Started with the Command Line Interface CLI This ChapterChapter Terminal Communication Parameters Connecting a Terminal or PCTable 1 Parameters for terminal communication ParameterAssigning an IP Address Logging InAssigning an IP Address If you use DHCP to assign IP addresses to devices on your LAN, and you want to manage the switch within this DHCP regime, it is recommended that you set your DHCP server to always assign the same IP address to the switch. This will enable you to access the GUI by browsing to that IP address, and will also let you use the switch as a gateway device for your LAN. If you need the switchs MAC address for this, it can be displayed using the command SHOW SWITCHSetting Routes Choosing a Password Changing a PasswordAliases Using the CommandsSetting System Parameters Getting Command Line Helpthe location of the switch, for example Page Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI This ChapterChapter What is the GUI? Accessing the Switch via the GUIBrowser and PC Setup Getting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI HTTP Proxy ServersStart here Establishing a Connection to the SwitchUse this procedure if Option 1 Configuring the Switch before InstallationTo install the switch into the same subnet as the PC Option 2 Installing the Switch into the LANTo install the switch into a different subnet than the PC Use this procedure ifSee “Secure Access” on page 29 for more information ADD IP INTERFACE=VLAN1 IPADDRESS=DHCP and ENABLE IP REMOTEASSIGNFor normal access, point your web browser to http//ip-address whereUse this procedure if Option 3 Connecting to an Installed Switch11. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password 1. Find out the IP address of the switch’s interfaceSecure Access 8. Load self-signed switch certificate 7. Create a self-signed certificate for the switch9. Enable SSL on the HTTP server 10. Configure an IP interface to run SSL overGetting Started with the Graphical User Interface GUI System StatusFigure 6 The System Status page Model name Software release Help, Save and Exit Sidebar menuUsing the GUI Navigation and Features The Configuration MenuUsing Configuration Pages Apply and Cancel buttons Tabs Heading row Radio button Add, Modify and Remove buttonsSelect list Text field Editable Fields The Management Menu Cancel ButtonPorts Graphic Apply ButtonChanging the Password The Diagnostics MenuAs a security precaution, change the password as soon as possible The Monitoring MenuCombining GUI and CLI Configuration Saving Configuration Entered with the GUIConfiguring Multiple Devices Context Sensitive GUI HelpUpgrading the GUI To upgrade the GUITroubleshooting Accessing the Switch via the GUI Deleting Temporary FilesProblem You cannot browse to the switch Traffic Flow Solutions SolutionIP Addresses and DHCP Time and NTPLoading Software Page “Normal Mode and Security Mode” on page “Remote Management” on page Operating the switch“Upgrading Switch Software” on page “Using the Built-in Editor” on pageTable 4 Secure commands controlled by the security timer CommandDescription Normal Mode and Security Mode ACTIVATE SCR ADD IP INT ADD SCR ADD USER CREATE CONFIG CommandRemote Management Storing Files in FLASH MemoryAT-8700XL Series Software Reference Using Scripts Figure 10 Example output from the SHOW FILE commandAT-8700XL Series Software Reference Storing Multiple Scripts Saving the Switch’s ConfigurationFile Naming Conventions Loading and Uploading FilesLoading Files Example Load a Patch File Using HTTP Setting LOADER DefaultsExample Upload a Configuration File Using TFTP Uploading Files From the SwitchMore information To upload a log fileUpgrading Switch Software Example Upgrade to a New Software Release Using TFTP To upgrade to a new software releaseSECURITY OFFICER privilege To check that the files are successfully loaded, enter the command Example Upgrade to a new patch file To upgrade to a new patch fileDo not set an untested patch as part of the preferred install Using the Built-in Editor AT-8700XL Series Software ReferenceFigure 11 The editor screen layout SNMP MIBs in the AT-8700XL Series Software Reference SNMP and MIBsFor More About Operations and Facilities Switch Ports SwitchingEnabling and Disabling Switch Ports ChapterPort Trunking Autonegotiation of Port Speed and Duplex ModePacket Storm Protection Port MirroringVirtual Local Area Networks VLANs Creating VLANs Summary of VLAN tagging rules Protected VLANsVLAN Interaction with STPs and Trunk Groups Quality of Service Generic VLAN Registration Protocol GVRPSpanning Tree Protocol STP Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree Port States IP SwitchingIGMP Snooping Routing Information Protocol RIPEvent TriggersDescription ParametersPage Maintenance and Troubleshooting This ChapterChapter How the Switch Starts Up Backup software files How to Avoid ProblemsBackup configuration script Backup switchConfigure logging Watch for software updatesFLASH compaction If you accidentally do this, you will need to What to Do if You Clear FLASH Memory CompletelyGetting the Most Out of Technical Support What to Do if Passwords are LostChecking Connections Using PING Resetting Switch DefaultsTroubleshooting IP Configurations PINGing devices connected to it may give misleading informationTelnet Fails Using Trace Route for IP Traffic Troubleshooting DHCP IP AddressesYour switch is acting as a DHCP client Your switch is acting as a DHCP server