Chapter 2 LSM Navigation
In addition, you can configure the LSM to communicate using either an HTTP or an HTTPS server. The default configuration is to use an HTTPS server.Whenever the device is connected to your network, you should run the HTTPS server, not the HTTP server. HTTP servers are not secure because your user name and password travel over your network unencrypted. You should only use the HTTP server when you are sure that communications between the device and the workstation from which you access the LSM cannot be intercepted.
Note You can modify the server configuration using the conf t server command.
For details, see the Command Line Interface Reference Guide.
Logging In
When you log in to the LSM, you are prompted for your username and your password. This login gives you access to the areas of the LSM permitted by your user role. For information on user roles and accesses, see Chapter 9‚ “Authentication”.
TIP Most Web browsers will not treat addresses beginning with HTTP and HTTPS interchangeably. If your browser cannot find your LSM, make sure that you are using http:// or https:// depending on which Web server you are running.
Note The device supports up to 10 Web client connections, 10 telnet/SSH (for
CLI) connections, and 1 console connection at once.
Depending on your security settings, warnings may display when accessing the client. To access the device without warnings, refer to Appendix A‚ “Browser Certificates”.
You will be presented with the login screen under the following situations:
•When you first log in to the LSM
•After the LSM web session times out
Log in to the LSM
STEP 1 Enter the IP address or hostname of your IPS device in your browser Address bar. For example:
https://123.45.67.89
The LSM displays a login page. The page provides the name and model of your device.
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