Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface

To perform specific procedures (such as configuring IP addressing or VLANs), use the Contents listing at the front of the manual to locate the information you need.

For monitoring and analyzing switch operation, refer to Appendix B.

For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the online Help provided in the CLI interface.

Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface

Figure 2-3.Example of the Web Browser Interface

Easy access to the switch from anywhere on the network

Familiar browser interface--locations of window objects consistent with commonly used browsers, uses mouse clicking for navigation, no terminal setup

Many features have all their fields in one screen so you can view all values at once

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