Nortel BayStack 380-24F Getting Started

Also see for BayStack 380-24F: Specifications Reference

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63Getting Started with the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management SoftwareChapter 4Web management interface basicsA BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch includes a Web management interface thatlets you monitor your switch through a World Wide Web browser from anywhereon the network. The Web interface provides some of the more popular monitoringand configuration features of the Device Manager software.This chapter provides an overview of the Web management interface and itsnavigation features. For information about specific Web management pages,check the online Help in the Web management interface. For information aboutusing the Web management interface to configure and manage the switch, referto Using Web-Based Management for the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch.This chapter contains information about the following topics:• Requirements (next)• Accessing your switch through the Web interface (page 64)• Security (page 70)RequirementsTo use the Web-based management interface you need:• A computer connected to any of the network ports• One of the following Web browsers installed on the computer:— Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or later— Netscape Navigator *, version 4.51 or later• The IP address of the switch