Selecting a Management Interface

Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface

Advantages of Using the Web BrowserInterfaceFigure 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

More visual cues, using colors, status bars, device icons, and other graphical objects instead of relying solely on alphanumeric values

Display of acceptable ranges of values available in configuration list boxes

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