4

MANAGING THE WEBCACHE

 

This chapter contains information about managing the Webcache using the management software that resides on the Webcache. Managing the Webcache can help you to improve the efficiency of the Webcache and therefore the overall performance of your network. It allows you to make full use of the features offered by the Webcache, and to change and monitor the way it works. The following topics are covered:

 

Management Software Interfaces

 

Logging in as a Default User

 

Accessing the Web Interface

 

Understanding the Web Interface

 

The Banner

 

The Toolbar

 

The Navigation Tree

 

The Information Area

 

 

Management

You can manage the Webcache using the Web interface management

Software Interfaces

software. This is an internal set of Web pages that allow you to manage the

 

Webcache using a Web browser that has Javascriptenabled. Refer to the

 

Webcache Online Help for detailed information about the Web interface.

The Webcache also has a Command Line Interface that allows you to manage certain features; for more information, see the “Command Line Interface” chapter on page 109.

Even if you do not intend to actively manage the Webcache, 3Com recommends that you change the default password to prevent unauthorized access to your Webcache. See “Setting Passwords” on page 71 for more information.