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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 Firefox v1.5 or above).
Prior to accessing the switch from a Web browser, be sure you have performed the
tasks in the Initial Configuration chapter.
Notes: 1.
You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct password; on the third
failed attempt the current connection is terminated.
2. If the path between your management station and this switch does not pass
through any device that uses the Spanning Tree Algorithm, then you can set
the switch port attached to your management station to fast forwarding (i.e.,
enable Edge Port) to improve the switch’s response time to management
commands issued through the web interface. See “RSTP Port Configuration”
on page 3-33.
Navigating the Web Browser Interface
To access the web-browser interface you must first enter a user name and
password. The administrator has Read/Write access to all configuration parameters
and statistics. The default user name and password for the administrator is “admin.”