Using the ProCurve Web Browser Interface

Tasks for Your First ProCurve Web Browser Interface Session

Entering a User Name and PasswordFigure 5-4. Example of the Password Prompt in the Web Browser Interface

The manager and operator passwords are used to control access to all switch interfaces. Once set, you will be prompted to supply the password every time you try to access the switch through any of its interfaces. The password you enter determines the capability you have during that session:

Entering the manager password gives you full read/write/troubleshooting capabilities

Entering the operator password gives you read and limited trouble­ shooting capabilities.

Using a User Name

If you also set user names in the web browser interface screen, you must supply the correct user name for web browser interface access. If a user name has not been set, then leave the User Name field in the password window blank.

Note that the Command Prompt and switch console interfaces use only the password, and do not prompt you for the User Name.

If You Lose the Password

If you lose the passwords, you can clear them by pressing the Clear button on the front of the switch. This action deletes all password and user name protection from all of the switch’s interfaces.

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