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2 Connecting To the Web Interface
The switch has a built-in Web interface that you can use to set the user password, change the IP
address that is assigned to the switch, and configure its advanced settings.
This chapter introduces the setting the menu items and buttons that are available on the Web interface.
The following topics are covered:
z Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface
z Choosing a Web Browser
z Default User and Password
z Logging On to the Web Interface
z Navigating the Web Interface
Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface
To connect to the Web interface, you need the following:
z Ensure that the switch is connected to the network using a Category 5 twisted pair Ethernet cable
with RJ-45 connectors.
z Ensure that you know your switch’s IP address. See Configuring IP Address.
z Check that your management workstation is on the same subnet as your switch.
z Choose a suitable Web browser.
Choosing a Web Browser
To display the Web interface correctly, use one of the following Web browsers and platform
combinations:
Table 2-1 Supported Web Browsers and Platforms
Platform
Browser
Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista
Internet Explorer 6 Yes Yes Yes
Internet Explorer 7 Yes Yes Yes
Firefox 1.5 Yes Yes Yes
Firefox 2 Yes Yes Yes
Netscape 8 Yes Yes Yes
For the browser to operate the Web interface correctly, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets must be
enabled on your browser. These features are enabled on a browser by default. You will only need to
enable them if you have changed your browser settings.
