Using The Web Interface - Black Box iCompel ICOMP-ICC User Manual

Important: If you use form-based authentication, you will need to provide a valid SSL certificate (as described below). It is
possible to access the iCC without a valid certificate, but your browser will at first block you and warn that the connection
is untrustworthy or that there is a problem with security.
To configure form-based authentication, follow these steps:
1. On the menu bar, click Setup and select System and Security.
2. Click the Firewall tab.
3. In the HTTP Service Settings panel, from the Authentication drop-down menu, select Form-based Authentication.
4. From the Supported Protocols drop-down menu, select HTTPS.
5. Click the
6. Click the SSL Certificates tab.
7. Select Use Custom SSL Certificates for Web Server.
8. Complete the certificate details and click the
9. Click the prompt to reboot the iCC.
When you next access the iCC, you will need to do so using the HTTPS protocol. Your username and password will be as
before. To sign out of your session, click the
For the future, you might want to bookmark the Home page or add it to your favorites for easier access. If your network is set
up to provide DHCP and DNS support, you can also access the iCC using its name rather than its IP address: the name is
automatically generated in the format iCCserial, where serial is the serial number of your iCC (for example, iCC123456).
The iCC comes ready-installed with a number of sample displays and you might find those useful to illustrate the kinds of
features you can implement.
If you need assistance at any time, click Help on the menu bar to access page-specific help or to navigate to any other help
page.
You can now begin to become familiar with the iCC user interface.

1.4 Using the Web Interface

You control and manage the iCC through your browser using the web-style pages of the iCC user interface.
You should familiarize yourself with the essential features of the user interface before beginning to use the iCC. Most
important is the main Home page but you should also be aware of the generic navigation and command features employed on
other pages. What follows is a tour of the Home page followed by descriptions of those generic features.
button (ignore the prompt to reboot the iCC).
prompt at the top right of the iCC display.
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