3Com Baseline 2226-PWR Plus User Manual

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3 C ONNECTING TO THE WEB INTERFACEThe Switch has a built-in Web interface that you canuse to set the admin password, change the IP addressthat is assigned to the Switch, and configure itsadvanced settings.If you only want the Switch to function as a basiclayer 2 switch, you do not need to access the Webinterface and configure the Switch.This chapter provides information on how the gainaccess to the Web interface using the Discovery appli-cation. It also introduces the menu items and buttonsthat are available on the Web interface.The following topics are covered:■ Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface■ Running the Discovery Application■ Logging On to the Web Interface■ Navigating the Web InterfaceRequirements for Accessing the Web InterfaceTo connect to the Web interface, you need the fol-lowing:■ The Discovery application, which is included on3Com Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus CD-ROMthat is supplied with your Switch■ A computer that is connected to the Switch andthat has a Web browserRunning the Discovery ApplicationThe 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus CD-ROMcontains, among others, the Discovery application.To use Discovery to connect to the Web interface, dothe following:1 On a computer that is connected to the Switch, insertthe CD-ROM into its CD drive.Discovery should start automatically. If it does notstart automatically, go to the \Discovery folder onthe CD-ROM, and then double-click discovery.exe.The Welcome screen of Discovery appears.