3Com 2226 PLUS - Manual (Page 23)

3 C
ONNECTING TO THE
W
EB
I
NTERFACE
The Switch has a built-in Web interface that you can
use to set the admin password, change the IP address
that is assigned to the Switch, and configure its
advanced settings.
If you only want the Switch to function as a basic layer
2 switch, you do not need to access the Web interface
and configure the Switch.
This chapter provides information on how the gain
access to the Web interface using the Discovery
application. It also introduces the menu items and
buttons that are available on the Web interface.
The following topics are covered:
■ Requirements for Accessing the Web Interface
■ Running the Discovery Application
■ Logging On to the Web Interface
■ Navigating the Web Interface
■ Accessing the Interface Without Using Discovery
Requirements for Accessing the Web
Interface
To connect to the Web interface, you need the
following:
■ The Discovery application, which is included on
3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus CD-ROM that is
supplied with your Switch
■ A computer that is connected to the Switch and that
has a Web browser
Running the Discovery Application
The 3Com Baseline Switch 2226 Plus CD-ROM contains,
among others, the Discovery application.
The Discovery application can be used for detecting and
connecting to the Switch on the network. The
application will launch a Web interface that provides the
user with options to configure, modify, and upgrade the
Switch.