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Chapter 3 - Using the Configuration Manager
ASUS GigaX 1024i+
3 Using the Configuration Manag
er
The switch provides a preinstalled web software application called the
Configuration Manager
. It enables you to configure the device settings
to meet the needs of your network. You can access it through your web
browser from any PC connected to the switch via the LAN ports.
3.1 Login to the Configuration Manager
The Configuration Manager is preinstalled on the switch. To access the
application, you need the following:
• A computer connected to the LAN port on the switch as described in
the Quick Start Guide chapter.
• A web browser installed on the computer. The application is designed
to work best with Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.0 or later versions. It
does not support Netscape.
You may access the program from any computer connected to the switch
via the LAN ports.
3.1.1 Setting up the Configuration Manager
1. By default, the switch's web authentication is disabled. You have
to enable it to be able to manage the switch via the Configuration
Manager. You can enable the web’s authentication function in the
System --> Administration
page.
2.In a web browser, enter this IP address:
http://192.168.1.1
and
press <
Enter
>. This is the switch's default IP address. A login screen
appears.
Figure 7. Config manager login screen
