4 M ANAGING THE WEBCACHEThis chapter contains information about managing the Webcache usingthe management software that resides on the Webcache. Managing theWebcache can help you to improve the efficiency of the Webcache andtherefore the overall performance of your network. It allows you to makefull use of the features offered by the Webcache, and to change andmonitor the way it works. The following topics are covered: Management Software Interfaces Logging in as a Default User Accessing the Web Interface Understanding the Web Interface The Banner The Toolbar The Navigation Tree The Information AreaManagementSoftware InterfacesYou can manage the Webcache using the Web interface managementsoftware. This is an internal set of Web pages that allow you to manage theWebcache using a Web browser that has Javascript™ enabled . Refer to theWebcache Online Help for detailed information about the Web interface.The Webcache also has a Command Line Interface that allows you tomanage certain features; for more information, see the “Command LineInterface” chapter on page 109.Even if you do not intend to actively manage the Webcache, 3Comrecommends that you change the default password to preventunauthorized access to your Webcache. See “Setting Passwords” onpage 71 for more information.
