Can I enter Privileged Exec Mode through Web access?

[raheesom]

Hi:

I've got a 2900XL Catalyst which I'm wanting to configure using Rate-limit and Access-list commands.

Currently I access the switch using browser access & a password.

Telnet access has been disabled by my boss (for security).

If I try to telnet into the switch from the browser access using the "Telnet" link, I'm informed that a "password is required but not set".

When I go to the Web Console in my browser, I cannot use the "enable" command (to get into privileged mode) and the "rate-limit" command is not available to me.... probably because I'm not in privileged mode.

Am I required to telnet into the switch for privileged access to it, or should I be able to do so from the web console?

Be grateful for any answer.

Regs

rupert

[anderson-david]

becuase your boss has disabled telnet for security reason you will not be able to telnet to the switch, it needs login and password set on the vty settings. sorry

[raheesom]

So then I AM required to telnet into the switch to to use configuration commands. Are you confirming that I can't issue config commands from the web interface?

[Prashanth Krishnappa]

Rupert

You need enable password of the XL switch to get into the web interface

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/473/59.html#webinterface

Also the 2900XL does not support rate-limit or access-lists

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/473/139.html#Q3

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/473/139.html#Q13

Regards,

-Prashanth

[raheesom]

Thanks for your response.

I never thought to verify what my specific switch supported.

Seems I'll have to find another way to limit bandwidth (Linux).