Abstract: Enabling a user interface (UI) for management of a host device from a client device. A connection is established between the host device and the client device via a web portal. The host device and the client device are without a host management software installed thereon. A content window is displayed on the client device in response to the established connection with the host device. A client status display area is displayed on the client device indicating at least a connection status with the host device. A corresponding host status display area is displayed on the host device indicating a connection status with the client device. The displayed client status display area specifically identifies the client device and defines client parameters for receiving messages during management of the host device. The displayed host status display area specifically identifies the host device and defines host parameters for receiving messages during interaction with the client device.