- MultiConnect Adapter User Guide

Chapter 12 – HTTP Server
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Chapter 12 – HTTP Server
Introduction
The HTTP Server on the MultiConnect IP supports hosting of embedded Web pages on behalf of the
host. The host-defined embedded pages support live host parameter monitoring and configuration update
through a remote browser.
In addition to serving HTML Web pages, the HTTP Server also features:
• Dual configuration modes
▪ Host Device Configuration
– Remote configuration of the Host Device using a Web browser
– Monitoring of the Host Device remotely
– Supports live parameter updates on the Web browser.
▪ MultiConnect IP Configuration
– MultiConnect IP configuration
• Flexibility to design embedded home pages by the OEMs using normal ASCII text HTML code.
• Supports downloading of a home page using TFTP.
• Access Authentication.
• Support for configuring either Default or Serial Page display.
The MultiConnect IP acts as a proxy between the Host-Serial Device and the Web Browser.
Typical Functions Supported by the HTTP Server
Important Notes:
• This application is applicable only in the MultiConnect IP's non-transparent mode.
• This application can be used only after the PPP link is UP with an IP Address on the modem
port.