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Getting Started with the Business Policy Switch 2000 Management Software
Chapter 4
Web management interface basics
Web management interface basics
A Business Policy Switch includes a Web management interface that lets you
monitor your switch through a World Wide Web browser from anywhere on the
network. The Web interface provides many of the same monitoring and
configuration features as the Device Manager software.
monitor your switch through a World Wide Web browser from anywhere on the
network. The Web interface provides many of the same monitoring and
configuration features as the Device Manager software.
This chapter provides an overview of the Web management interface and its
navigation features. For information about specific Web management pages,
check the online Help in the Web management interface. For information about
using the Web management interface to configure and manage the switch, refer to
Using Web-Based Management for the Business Policy Switch 2000.
navigation features. For information about specific Web management pages,
check the online Help in the Web management interface. For information about
using the Web management interface to configure and manage the switch, refer to
Using Web-Based Management for the Business Policy Switch 2000.
This chapter contains information about the following topics:
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Requirements (this page)
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Accessing your switch through the Web interface (
)
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Security (
Requirements
To use the Web-based management interface you need:
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A computer connected to any of the network ports
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One of the following Web browsers installed on the computer:
— Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or later
— Netscape Navigator, version 4.51 or later
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The IP address of the switch or switch stack