38CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE WEBCACHE

Setting Up Using the You can setup the Webcache for management via the Web interface by Web Interface using a Web browser on a management workstation that is connected to

the Webcache over your test network, or directly using a cross-over cable.

Setting Up Over the Test Network

The Webcache is pre-configured with a default IP address, which is within the range of addresses reserved by the IETF for private IP networks. This default address allows you to run the Web interface without any initial configuration of IP addresses. The default IP address of the Webcache is 192.168.1.253.

Figure 12 Setting Up Over the Test Network

Switch/Hub

Client Machine

Webcache

To connect the Webcache to the test network:

■The client machine must be in the same subnet as the Webcache to be able to access it using the default IP address.

■You must have an IP stack correctly installed on the client machine. You can check this by trying to browse the World Wide Web; if you can browse, an IP stack is installed. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you can check that the IP stack is installed by pinging another device in your network. For more information, see “Pinging Other Devices” on page 91.

Setting Up Using a Cross-over Cable

Alternatively, you can directly connect a client machine to the Webcache by attaching a cross-over cable to the LAN port on the rear panel. For more information, see “Webcache — Rear View Detail” on page 20.

Figure 13 Setting Up Using a Cross-over Cable

Connected Using a Cross-over Cable

Client Machine

Webcache