Using a browser to complete Model 6081RC configuration
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Model 6081RC Network Access Server Getting Started Guide
3 • Initial configuration of the Model 6081RC
PC configuration
Note
In order to connect the PC to the Ethernet LAN to communicate
with the Model 6081RC, the PC’s IP address should be on the same
subnet as the 6081RC Ethernet 0 interface.
Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the PC’s Ethernet port and an Ethernet hub or switch.
This completes the initial configuration of the Model 6081RC. The next steps in configuration will be done
using your Web browser connected via Ethernet to the 6081RC.
Using a browser to complete Model 6081RC configuration
This section describes the following procedures:
•
Displaying the 6081RC home page (see section
“Displaying the 6081RC web administration pages”
on
page 36)
•
Configuring the IP default gateway (see “Configuring the default gateway” on page 42)
Displaying the 6081RC web administration pages
Do the following:
1. Connect your PCs Ethernet connection to the Ethernet LAN.
2. Connect the 6081RC’s front panel (10/100 Ethernet connection to the Ethernet LAN)
3. At your PC, open a Web browser session. In your browser’s URL/address field type the IP address of the
Model 6081RC (for example, if the Model 6081RC’s IP address is 123.124.221.10, you would type
123.124.221.10 in the browser’s URL/address field). If you do not have an IP address in your 6081RC,
refer to
“Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port”
on page 31.
4. A login prompt will appear. In the username field type superuser then press
<Tab>
to move the cursor to
the Password field. In the password field type
superuser
then press
<Enter>
.
