logging into website programmatically

[t020673]

I'm building a VB.Net program that interfaces with a number of printers in my organization. These printers can be access by typing in their IP address into a browser. My program specifically needs to connect to each printer and set the internal time. Most of the printers are not password protected so I can use the "GET" method to acquire the html code from the printer, and the "POST" method to send data back to the printer. My dilemma involves posting data back to printers that required a username and password. How do I programmatically send the username and password so I can access "GET" the html I need and then "POST" the new time back to each printer.

Thanks.

[mrMister]

Welcome to Webmasterworld.

Which authentication method does the printer use?

[t020673]

Basic Authorization.

[mrMister]

If you're using .Net, I assume you're using the HttpWebRequest object, in which case, you need to add the following line of code after you create an instance of the HttpWebRequest object...

YourWebRequest.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("username","password")

(change YourWebRequest to whatever you've named your HttpWebRequest instance)

[t020673]

Your assumption was correct, and your solution worked. Thank you...