Preparing to use the web browser

Perform the necessary steps to prepare to use a web browser to access the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

Before you can use a web browser to access an HMC, you must complete the following tasks:

• Configure the HMC to allow remote control for specified users.
• For LAN-based connections, you must know the TCP/IP address of the HMC to be controlled, and correctly set up any firewall access between the HMC and the web browser.
• Have a valid user ID and password that is assigned by the access administrator for HMC web access.