Reference Guide

N8406-022A 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch Browser-based Interface Reference Guide 6
Getting started
Introduction
The 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch software lets you use your Web browser to access switch information and
statistics and perform switch configuration via the Internet.
This guide provides an overview of how to access and use the switch browser-based interface (BBI) on the
Layer2 switch mode. For the information of how to use the SmartPanel mode, see the SmartPanel Reference
Guide.
This chapter briefly describes the software features and requirements for the switch browser-based interface
(BBI) and explains how to access the BBI start page.
Additional references
Additional information about installing and configuring the switch is available in the following guides.
N8406-022A 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch User’s Guide
N8406-022A 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch Application Guide
N8406-022A 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch Command Reference Guide (AOS)
N8406-022A 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch Command Reference Guide (ISCLI)
N8406-022A 1Gb Intelligent L2 Switch SmartPanel Reference Guide
Features
The network administrator can access all switch configuration and monitoring functions through the BBI, a
Web-based switch management interface. The BBI has the following features:
Most of the same configuration and monitoring functions as the command line interface
Intuitive and easy-to-use interface structure
Nothing to install; the BBI is part of the switch software
Two default levels of password protection
Can be upgraded as future software releases are available
Requirements
To use the browser-based interface, you need the following:
PC or workstation with network access to the switch
Frame-capable Web-browser software, such as the following:
Netscape Navigator 4.7x or higher
Internet Explorer 6.0x or higher
JavaScript enabled in your Web browser
Switch setup
Before you can access the BBI, minimal configuration is required on the switch.
Configuring IP interfaces
At least one IP interface must be configured on the switch. This is usually done from the command line
interface during first-time switch set up. Each IP interface address provides a point of access for switch
management.
For more information about configuring an IP interface for management access, see the “Using the command
line interface” section in the “Accessing the switch” chapter of the Application Guide.