
Chapter 9 – HTTP Server
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Chapter 9 – HTTP Server
Introduction
The HTTP Server on the IP module 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.
▪ IP module Configuration
– 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 IP module 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 IP module's non-transparent mode.
• This application can be used only after the PPP link is UP with an IP Address on the modem port.
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