Asante Technologies 6200 manual Web Browser Management

Web Browser Management

Web Browser Management

Overview The IntraSwitch 6216M and 6224 each have a built-in HTTP server which allows you to access management features via any standard World Wide Web browser.

By accessing the HTTP server, you can easily view current IntraSwitch status at a glance, administrative information, port parameters, and management statistics.You can also conveniently download the latest software version from the Asanté FTP site.

Web Browser Management

Any networked computer with a supported Web browser can access, configure, and manage the IntraSwitch and any installed expansion modules.This provides easy-to-use management capabilities without the need for additional management software.

SNMP-Based Management

The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to manage the IntraSwitch and any installed expansion module. The SNMP agent supports database objects that are defined in the following management information bases (MIBs):

❏MIB II (RFC 1213)

❏Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)

❏RMON (RFC 1757) 1 group

❏Private IntraSwitch MIB

Any SNMP-based network management application, such as

Web-based management software, can be used to manage the

IntraSwitch. See “SNMP-Based Management Software” in

Chapter 4 for more information.

This section explains how to access the HTTP server and view the management features it offers.

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