Configuring With Web Based Management; Web Based Management - Siemens SCALANCE XB-200 Configuration Manual

Configuring with Web Based Management

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Web Based Management

How it works
The device has an integrated HTTP server for Web Based Management (WBM). If a device
is addressed using an Internet browser, it returns HTML pages to the client PC depending on
the user input.
The user enters the configuration data in the HTML pages sent by the device. The device
evaluates this information and generates reply pages dynamically.
The advantage of this method is that only an Internet browser is required on the client.
Note
Secure connection
WBM also allows you to establish a secure connection via HTTPS.
Use HTTPS for protected transfer of your data. If you wish to access WBM only via a secure
connection, activate the option "HTTPS Server only" under "System > Configuration".
Requirements
WBM display
● The device has an IP address.
● There is a connection between the device and the client PC. With the ping command, you
can check whether or not a device can be reached.
● Access using HTTPS is enabled.
● JavaScript is activated in the Internet browser.
● The Internet browser must not be set so that it reloads the page from the server each
time the page is accessed. The updating of the dynamic content of the page is ensured
by other mechanisms. In the Internet Explorer, you can make the appropriate setting in
the "Options > Internet Options > General" menu in the section "Browsing history" with
the "Settings" button. Under "Check for newer versions of stored pages:", select
"Automatically".
● If a firewall is used, the relevant ports must be opened.
– For access using HTTP: TCP port 80
– For access using HTTPS: TCP port 443
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