pass parameters with powershell

There are various ways to pass http parameters with powershell.

This powershell script would open up a browser page:

$url = "http://localhost:59578/plugin/foo/baz/importDataFromExcel?path=DummyCustomerData.xlsx"
start-process $url

However, the authentication is one important aspect to underline and must be provided if needed to browse the path:

$url = "http://localhost:59578/plugin/foo/baz/importDataFromExcel?path=DummyCustomerData.xlsx"
$IE=new-object -com internetexplorer.application $IE.navigate2($url)
$IE.visible=$true
$IE.Document.getElementById(“UsernameElement”).value = $Username
$IE.Document.getElementByID(“PasswordElement”).value=$Password
$IE.Document.getElementById(“SubmitElement”).Click()