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Chapter 3: Using EdgeOS

EdgeOS is a powerful, sophisticated operating system that
manages your EdgeRouter. It offers both a browser‑based
interface (EdgeOS Configuration Interface) for easy
configuration and a Command Line Interface (CLI) for
advanced configuration.
To access the EdgeOS Configuration Interface:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port
of your computer to the port labeled 0 on the
EdgeRouter.
2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your computer
with a static IP address on the 192.168.1.x subnet (e.g.,
192.168.1.100).
Note: As an alternative, you can connect a serial
cable to the Console port of the EdgeRouter. See
"Command Line Interface" on page 37 for
more information.
3. Launch your web browser. Type https://192.168.1.1 in
the address field. Press enter (PC) or return (Mac).
4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the
Username and Password fields. Read the Ubiquiti
License Agreement, and check the box next to I agree
to the terms of this License Agreement to accept it. Click
Login.
The EdgeOS Configuration Interface will appear, allowing
you to customize your settings as needed.
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Note: To enhance security, we recommend that you
change the default login using at least one of the
following options:
• Set up a new user account on the Users > Local tab
(preferred option). For details, go to "Add User"
on page 32.
• Change the default password of the ubnt login on
the Users > Local tab. For details, go to "Configure
the User" on page 33.

Ports and Status Information

The Ports image displays the active connections. An amber
port indicates 10/100 Mbps, and a green port indicates
1000 Mbps. The Status bar graphs display the following:
CPU The percentage of processing power that the
EdgeRouter is using is displayed.
RAM
The percentage of RAM that the EdgeRouter is using
is displayed.
Uptime The duration of the EdgeRouter's activity is
displayed.
Place your mouse over a port to view the following:
Enabled/Disabled The administrative status is displayed.
Link The connection status is displayed.
Speed
The speed (in Mbps) and duplex mode are
displayed.

Navigation

The EdgeOS software consists of five primary tabs, and
some of these tabs have sub‑tabs. This User Guide covers
each tab with a chapter. For details on a specific tab, refer
to the appropriate chapter.
• Dashboard The "Dashboard Tab" on page 10
displays status information about services and
interfaces. You can also configure interfaces and Virtual
Local Area Networks (VLANs).
• Routing The "Routing Tab" on page 13 configures
static routes and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
settings, including metrics, areas, and interfaces.
• Security The "Security Tab" on page 19 configures
firewall policies, firewall groups, Network Address
Translation (NAT) rules, and PPTP VPN options.
• Services The "Services Tab" on page 28 configures
DHCP servers and DNS forwarding.
• Users The "Users Tab" on page 32 configures user
accounts with administrator or operator access.
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