SMC Networks SMC6709L2 manual Configuring the Switch, Using the Web Interface

CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH

Using the Web Interface

This switch provides an embedded HTTP Web agent. Using a Web browser you can configure the switch and view statistics to monitor network activity. The Web agent can be accessed by any computer on the network using a standard Web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 6.2 or above.)

Note: You can also use the console menu to manage the switch over a serial connection to the console port or via Telnet. For more information on using the console menu, refer to Chapter 4, “Console Interface.”

Prior to accessing the switch from a Web browser, be sure you have first performed the following tasks:

1.Configure the switch with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway using an out-of-band serial connection. (See “Setting an IP Address” on page 2-5.)

2.Set a user name and password. Access to the Web agent is controlled by the same user name and password as the console configuration program. (See “Setting Passwords” on page 2-4.)

3.After you enter a user name and password, you will have access to the system configuration program.

Note: You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct password; on the third failed attempt the current connection is terminated.

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