xPico® Wi-Fi® Embedded Device Server User Guide 46
8: Services Settings

HTTP Settings

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the transport protocol for communicating hypertext
documents on the Internet. HTTP defines how messages are formatted and transmitted. It also
defines the actions web servers and browsers should take in response to different commands.
HTTP Authentication enables the requirement of usernames and passwords for device access.
Table 8-1 HTTP Settings

To Configure HTTP Settings and Access Control

Using Web Manager
To configure HTTP settings, click HTTP in the menu and select Configuration.
Using CLI
To enter the HTTP Server command level: config -> HTTP Server
Using XML
Include in your file: <configgroup name = "HTTP Server">
Include in your file: <configgroup name = "HTTP Server Access Control"
instance=”1”>
HTTP Settings Description
State Select to enable or disable the HTTP server:
Enabled (default)
Disabled
Port Enter the port for the HTTP server to use. The default (80) will be restored
when the field is cleared.
Inactivity Timeout Enter the amount of time the HTTP server will hold power on after completing
a request. This setting only applies if HTTP Server is enabled in
Performance.
URI Displays the root of the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) to apply access
control settings.
Note: The URI must begin with ‘/’ to refer to the entire file system.
Auth Type Select the authentication type:
None: no authentication is necessary.
Basic: encodes passwords using Base64.
Users Displays the username allowed to access the configured URI.