Selecting a Management Interface
Advantages of Using the Web Browser Interface
Figure 2-3. Example of the Web Browser Interface
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Advantages of Using the Web Browser
Interface
Easy access to the switch from anywhere on the network
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Familiar browser interface--locations of window objects consistent
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with commonly used browsers, uses mouse clicking for navigation, no
terminal setup
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Many features have all their fields in one screen so you can view all
values at once
More visual cues, using colors, status bars, device icons, and other
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graphical objects instead of relying solely on alphanumeric values
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Display of acceptable ranges of values available in configuration list
boxes