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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