New to Campus?Iris
CITES > IrisIris is a web-based interface that allows campus network administrators to view and edit CITES-managed switch ports on networks for which they are responsible.
This documentation assumes that you are a campus network administrator using Iris. Therefore, it is assumed that you understand essential networking concepts and terminology, and this documentation focuses on explaining Iris itself.
Log in to the Iris web site
The Iris web interface is available at http://iris.cites.uiuc.edu. You will use your NetID and NetID password to log in.
Using Iris
Iris scenarios
Iris's most frequently performed tasks are described here, including using search and sort functions, enabling and disabling ports, using port security, searching for MAC addresses, changing networks, naming ports, and setting speed and duplex settings.
Recent changes in Iris
This section shows illustrated changes from previous implementations to the current version. New features include improved searching and sorting tools, instant port enabling and disabling, and more.
FAQs and known issues
Frequently asked questions about Iris and known issues with the current version.
Background information
About Iris
This page presents an overview of Iris's history, implementation, and purpose.
Who can use Iris?
Campus network administrators who have been assigned read or read-write permissions in Contact Manager can use Iris. This page explains how these permissions are assigned and who to contact if you need additional access.
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Last modified November 10, 2006