UPS APC BH500INET Firefox Issue

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

I'm unable to open BH500's "configuration" web page in Firefox (latest version 11).
There is some strange character inserted in link ups_ip/CFG1.CGI address which is accepted only by Internet Explorer. The rest of pages can be opened.

Does anybody know if this is bug or so-called feature?

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

Accessing a Back-UPS BH500INET / BH500NET via Firefox web browser shows an error message "Not found" and might show invalid characters on the web interface of the Back-UPS. Some features might not be available via Firefox.

Please use Internet Explorer 6 or higher, to access your BH500INET / BH500NET web interface. The BH500INET / BH500NET has not been tested for, nor has it been designed for use with Firefox.

Alternatively, especially for users with Linux, the web browser Opera can be used to access the web interface.

basically, yes, this is a "bug" of sorts with this device. don't shoot the messenger.

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voidstar_apc · ‎2021-06-29

There's a work-around here.

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

oh nice

BillP · ‎2021-06-29

Accessing a Back-UPS BH500INET / BH500NET via Firefox web browser shows an error message "Not found" and might show invalid characters on the web interface of the Back-UPS. Some features might not be available via Firefox.

Please use Internet Explorer 6 or higher, to access your BH500INET / BH500NET web interface. The BH500INET / BH500NET has not been tested for, nor has it been designed for use with Firefox.

Alternatively, especially for users with Linux, the web browser Opera can be used to access the web interface.

basically, yes, this is a "bug" of sorts with this device. don't shoot the messenger.