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Preface

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Using Web-based Management for the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch

Preface

Welcome to Using Web-based Management for the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit
Switch
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Default values are defined for all Nortel Networks

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BayStack

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380-24F Gigabit

Switch features that allow the switch to begin forwarding packets as soon as it is
powered up and connected to compatible devices.

The Web-based management interface is one of many tools specifically designed
to assist the network manager in creating complex standalone or network
configurations. For information on the default values defined within the BayStack
380-24F Gigabit Switch, or for information on additional products available to
configure your switch, refer to Using the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch (part
number 214391-A).

This guide describes how to use the Web-based management interface to
configure and maintain your BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch and the devices
connected within its framework.

Before you begin

This guide is intended for network managers who are responsible for configuring
BayStack switches. This guide assumes prior knowledge and understanding of the
terminology, theories, and practices and specific knowledge about the networking
devices, protocols, and interfaces that comprise your network.

You should have working knowledge of the Microsoft

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Windows

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operating

system, graphical user interfaces (GUIs), and Web browsers.