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Logging Into the Web Manager
The following procedure describes the login process to the web manager and what should be
expected the first time you log in to the console server.
To log into the web manager:
1. Enter the IP address of the console server in the address field of your browser.
NOTE: The consoleserver isusuallyassigneda staticIPaddress.If DHCPisenabled,youmustfindout the
dynamically-assignedIPaddresseachtimeyouneedto runthe webmanager.If necessary, use thedefaultstaticIP
address192.168.160.10pre-configuredinthe consoleserver.
a. If DHCP is disabled, use the static IP address assigned by the administrator.
b. If DHCP is enabled, enter the dynamically-assigned IP address. The Login page
displays.
2. Log in as root and type in the root password. The default password is avocent.
CAUTION: Itisimportantto changetherootandadminpassword assoonaspossibleto avoidsecuritybreaches.
If another administrator is already logged in, a dialog box will prompt you to log off the other
administrator before logging in.
3. Select Yes or No and then click Apply.
NOTE: Be suretoreadthesecurityadvisorymessagethat appearson the screen.Your pop-upblocker mustbe
disabled for thesecurityadvisorytoappear.
Overview of Administrative Modes
The web manager operates in one of two modes, Wizard or Expert.
NOTE: If youselectWizard, themodebuttonwillreadExpert. If you selectExpert,the mode buttonwillread
Wizard.
Wizard mode
The Wizard mode is designed to simplify the setup and configuration process by guiding the
administrator through six configuration steps.
When you log in to the console server as an administrator or as a user with administrative
privileges, by default the system point to Expert Mode-Ports-Ports Status form.
The following is a typical form of the web interface in Wizard Mode. The user entry form
varies depending on the selected menu item.
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