Browser-based interface

Introduction

This chapter explains how to access the switch browser-based interface (BBI) for the SmartPanel and configure the switch.

Requirements

To use the browser-based interface, you need the following:

•PC or workstation with network access to the switch

•Frame-capable Web-browser software, such as the following:

•Netscape Navigator 4.7x or higher

•Internet Explorer 6.0x or higher

•JavaScript enabled in your Web browser

Web browser setup

Most modern Web browsers work with frames and JavaScript by default, and require no additional set up. However, you should check your Web browser’s features and configuration to be sure frames and JavaScript are enabled.

NOTE: JavaScript is not the same as Java™. Be sure that JavaScript is enabled in your Web browser.

Starting the BBI

When the switch and browser setup is complete, follow these steps to launch the BBI:

1.Start your Web browser.

2.Enter the switch IP interface address in the Web browser Uniform Resource Locator (URL) field.

For example, if the switch IP interface has a network IP address of 192.168.3.70. Using Internet Explorer, you could enter the following (for secure BBI access, use https://).

If you do not use the default TCP port number (80) for BBI access, you can include the port number when you enter the IP address:

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