4-10
Catalyst2950 and Catalyst2955 Switch Software Configuration Guide
78-11380-10
Chapter4 Getting Started with CMS
Displaying CMS

Specifying an HTTP Port (Nondefault Configuration Only)

If you change the HTTP port, you must include the new port number when you enter the IP address in
the browser Location or Address field (for example, http://10.1.126.45:184 where 184 is the new
HTTP port number). You should write down the port number to which you are connected. Use care when
changing the switch IP information.

Configuring an Authentication Method (Nondefault Configuration Only)

If you are not using the default method of authentication (the enable password), you nee d to co nfigure
the HTTP server interface with the method of authentication used on the switch.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the HTTP server interface:
After you have configured the HTTP server interface, display the switch home page, as describe d in the
“Launching CMS” section on page 4-10.
Displaying CMS
This section provides these topics about displaying CMS:
“Launching CMS” section on page 4-10
“Front Panel View” section on page 4-13
“Topology View” section on page4-14

Launching CMS

To display the switch home page, follow these steps:
Step1 Enter the switch IP address in the browser, and press Enter.
Step2 Enter your username and password when prompted. If no username is c onfigured o n y our swi tch (th e
default), enter only the enable password (if an enable password is configured) in the password field.
Command Purpose
Step1 configure terminal Enter global configuration mode.
Step2 ip http authentication {enable | local |
tacacs}Configure the HTTP server interface for the type of authentication you
want to use.
enable—Enable password, which is the default method of HTTP
server user authentication, is used.
local—Local user database, as defined on the Cisco router or access
server, is used.
tacacs—TACACS serv e r is used.
Step3 end Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step4 show running-config Verify your entries.