SMC Networks SMC TigerStack III SMC6824MPE - Manual (Page 51)

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Using the Web Interface
The SMC6824MPE Power-over-Ethernet 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 Netscape Navigator 6.2 or above).
Note: You can also use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage
the switch over a serial connection to the console port or via
Telnet.
For more information on using the CLI, refer to Chapter 4
“Command Line Interface.”
Prior to accessing the switch from a web browser, be sure you have first
performed the following tasks:
1. Configure the switch with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway using an out-of-band serial connection, BOOTP or DHCP
protocol (see
“Setting the IP Address” on page 3-18).
2. Set user names and passwords using an out-of-band serial connection.
Access to the web agent is controlled by the same user names and
passwords as the onboard configuration program. (See “Configuring
User Accounts” on page 3-59.)
3. After you enter a user name and password, you will have access to the
system configuration program.
Notes: 1. You are allowed three attempts to enter the correct password;
on the third failed attempt the current connection is
terminated.