Allied Telesis Rapier Switch - Manual (Page 14)

14 Rapier Switch Software Reference
Software Release 2.5.1
C613-02025-00 REV B
Accessing the GUI
To allow the GUI to be browsed to, the switch’s VLAN1 interface must be given
an IP address. In some situations, routing information must also be configured.
For more information about IP configuration, see the Internet Protocol (IP)
chapter of the Rapier Switch Software Reference).
You can optionally browse to the GUI with a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
connection. This means that sensitive data including passwords and email
addresses can not be accessed by malicious parties. For details on configuring a
SSL connection for the GUI, refer to the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) chapter of the
Rapier Switch Software Reference).
To access the GUI:
1. Access the switch’s command line interface.
See the switch’s Quick Install Guide for more information.
2. Enable IP, using the command:
ENABLE IP
3. Assign the VLAN1 interface an IP address in the required subnet, using the
command:
SET IP INTERFACE=vlan1 IP=ipaddress MASK=mask
4. If the PC from which you will access the GUI is on a different subnet to the
switch, add a route from the PC to the switch, using the command:
ADD IP ROUTE=PC-ipaddress INTERFACE=vlan1
NEXTHOP=switch-ipaddress
5. If you access the Internet through a proxy server, set your browser to bypass
the proxy for the VLAN1 interface’s IP address.
6. Point your web browser at VLAN1’s IP address.
7. At the login prompt, enter the user name and password.
User Name: manager
Password: friend
The home page is displayed. Select options to configure and manage the
switch.
To change the password, select Management > Users from the sidebar menu.
Select the Manager account and click Modify.
Getting help
To access the GUI’s context-sensitive help system, click on the Help button in
the sidebar menu.