SMC Networks SMC7724M/VSW manual Configuring the Switch, Using the Web Interface

CHAPTER 2 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: The current firmware does not support stacking, so in all references to “units” and “ports”, the Unit ID will always be 1.

You can also use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the switch over a serial connection to the console port or via Telnet. For more information on using the CLI, refer to Chapter 3, “Command Line 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, BOOTP, or DHCP protocol. (See “Setting the IP Address” on page 2-11.)

2.Set a user name and password using an out-of-band serial connection. Access to the Web agent is controlled by the same user name and password as the onboard configuration program. (See “Configuring the Login Password” on page 2-14.)

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