3Com SuperStack 3 4900 SX Getting Started Manual

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Setting Up Web Interface Management 27Setting Up WebInterfaceManagementYou can access the web interface using: A management workstation connected to the console port of aSwitch, running the Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP). A management workstation connected to a Switch over an IPnetwork.Choosing a Browser To display the web interface correctly, use one of the following Webbrowsers: Netscape Navigator® version 4.5 or above. Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or above.For the browser to operate the web interface correctly JavaScript andCascading Style Sheets must be enabled on your browser. These featuresare enabled on a browser by default. You will only need to enable them ifyou have changed your browser settings.Setting Up Throughthe Console PortTo manage a Switch using the web interface through the consoleport:1 Connect the management workstation to the console port directly usinga standard null modem cable. The console port of the Switch has a male9-pin D-type connector. You can find a pin-out diagram for the cable onpage 43.To connect the cable:a Attach the female connector on the cable to the male connector onthe console port of the Switch.b Tighten the retaining screws on the cable to prevent it from beingloosened.c Connect the other end of the cable to your management workstation.2 Install, configure and run the Serial Web Utility as described in thereadme file on the CD-ROM, that accompanies the utility. This ensuresthat the management workstation is running the Serial Line InterfaceProtocol (SLIP), and that the SLIP parameters address and subnet mask areconfigured correctly.3 Access the web interface using the correct user name and password.Default user names and passwords are described in “Logging in as aDefault User” on page 33.17702ua.bk Page 27 Friday, April 6, 2001 3:31 PM