Selecting a Management Interface
Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface
■ To perform specific procedures (such as configuring IP addressing or
VLANs), use the Contents listing at the front of the manual to locate the
information you need.
■ For monitoring and analyzing switch operation, refer to Appendix B.
■ For information on individual CLI commands, refer to the Index or to the
online Help provided in the CLI interface.
Advantages of Using the Web Browser
Interface
Figure 2-3.Example of the Web Browser Interface
■ Easy access to the switch from anywhere on the network
■ Familiar browser interface--locations of window objects consistent
with commonly used browsers, uses mouse clicking for navigation, no
terminal setup
■ Many features have all their fields in one screen so you can view all
values at once
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