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Chapter 2: Installation 15
Accessing an ACS Console Server
Using the Web Manager
An IP address is needed to launch the Web Manager in a browser. The IP address is usually
configured as a static IP address assigned to the console server during initial configuration. If
DHCP is used, then the user must be able to discover the IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
The console server ships with DHCP enabled. Users can access the Web Manager with either a
DHCP-assigned IP address, an administrator-assigned static IP address or the default IP address
(192.168.160.10). For information on how to log in, see
To log into the Web Manager: on page 15.
If you do not configure a static address, if a DHCP server is not on the network or if it fails to
discover the IP address of the console server, you can enter the default static IP/subnet mask
addresses of 192.168.160.10/255.255.255.0 for eth0 and 192.168.161.10/255.255.255.0 for eth1.
To use the default IP address to access the Web Manager:
Both the desktop and the console server should be in the same physical network. Add the host route
192.168.160.10/32 to the Ethernet interface. The following example adds the route to eth0 on the
console server on a Linux machine:
# route add - host 192.168.160.10 eth0
To log into the Web Manager:
1. Enter the IP address of the console server in the address field of a browser.
2. Enter your username and password.
NOTE: Username and password are case sensitive.
NOTE: After logging into the Web Manager for the first, you must complete the First Time Configuration screen.
See First Time Configuration on page 19 for more information.
Using Telnet/SSH
An authorized user can use a Telnet or SSH client to make a connection directly to the console of a
device if the following are true:
• The Telnet or SSH protocol is enabled in the selected security profile.
• The Telnet or SSH protocol is configured for the port.
• The Telnet or SSH client is available, and it is enabled on the computer from which the
connection is made.
To view and connect to devices with the Web Manager:
1. Select Topology in the side navigation bar. The content area displays the name of the console
server.