Configuring a Web Interface:
Switches have web-based config tools that require an onboard HTTP server:
Web browser GUI.
Security Device Manager (SDM).
IP Phone and Telephony apps.
HTTP services ? security hole ? optional authentication.
If many users access HTTP services you may require a separate authentication server.
AAA and TACACS can be used to validate user credentials, (robust).
A less complex method allows use of the enable password.
A local authentication method requires the user to use a login username and password specified in the config.
S1(config)#ip http server ? turns on the server (on by default).
S1(config)#ip http authentication enable.
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