2.2. Accessing the web-based user interface

2.2. Accessing the web-based user interface
	Chapter 2. Getting Started

If you used Method 1, you should browse to the FireBrick's web interface as follows, or you can use the IP addresses detailed:-

Table 2.2. IP addresses to access the FireBrick

URL

http://my.firebrick.co.uk/

If you used Method 2, you should browse to the FireBrick's IP address as listed below:-

Table 2.3. IP addresses to access the FireBrick

IPv6	IPv4
`http://[2001:DB8::1]`	`http://10.0.0.1`

If you used Method 3, you will need to be able to access a list of allocations made by the DHCP server in order to identify which IP address has been allocated to the FB9000, and then browse this address from your computer. If your DHCP server shows the client name that was supplied in the DHCP request, then you will see FB9000 in the client name field (assuming a factory reset configuration) - if you only have one FB9000 in factory reset state on your network, then it will be immediately obvious via this client name. Otherwise, you will need to locate the allocation by cross-referring with the MAC address range used by the FB9000 you are interested in - if necessary, refer to Appendix C to see how to determine which MAC address you are looking for in the list of allocations.

Once you are connected to the FB9000, you should see a page with "Configuration needed" prominently displayed, as shown below :-

Figure 2.1. Initial web page in factory reset state

2.2.1. Initial configuration

Click on the "edit the configuration" link (red text) to perform the initial configuration.

You will then find yourself in the normal configuration editor where you can make changes to the default configuration to suit your needs.

You will need to create at least one user as once saved you are prompted to login using the username/password details you provided.

Note

If you have changed the LAN IP address settings and are using DHCP on your connected computer you may find you need to get a new address and re-connect to the FireBrick control pages at this point.