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Chapter 4
Web management interface basics
A Business Policy Switch includes a Web management interface that lets you monitor your switch through a World Wide Web browser from anywhere on the network. The Web interface provides many of the same monitoring and configuration features as the Device Manager software.
This chapter provides an overview of the Web management interface and its navigation features. For information about specific Web management pages, check the online Help in the Web management interface. For information about using the Web management interface to configure and manage the switch, refer to Using
This chapter contains information about the following topics:
•Requirements (this page)
•Accessing your switch through the Web interface ( page 54)
•Security ( page 60)
Requirements
To use the
•A computer connected to any of the network ports
•One of the following Web browsers installed on the computer:
—Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or later
—Netscape Navigator, version 4.51 or later
•The IP address of the switch or switch stack
Getting Started with the Business Policy Switch 2000 Management Software