Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch

Chapter 3

Introducing the Web Configurator

This chapter describes how to access the embedded web configurator and view general switch information.

3.1Accessing the Web Configurator

Follow the steps below to access the web configurator.

Step 1. Make sure your switch is properly connected (refer to instructions in Chapter 2).

Step 2. Prepare your computer to connect to the switch. Set your computer to use a static IP address in the same subnet as the IP address of the switch (refer to the Setting Your Computer’s IP Address appendix).

Step 3. Launch your Internet Explorer.

You must use Internet Explorer 5.0 or later versions.

Step 4. Type "192.168.1.1"as the URL.

Step 5. Type “admin” (default) as the user name and "1234" (default) as the password and click OK.

Figure 3-1 Login Window

Step 5. You should now see the welcome screen as shown next.

Introducing the Web Configurator

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