Overview

Readers will learn how to connect to and setup an EdgeRouter for the first time. There are many different environments where specific adjustments may need to be made. This article demonstrates a common setup scenario, but it is not necessary applicable in every network environment.

Table of Contents

1. Establishing Initial Connectivity
2. Running the Basic Setup Wizard
3. Related Articles

Establishing Initial Connectivity

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Follow the steps below to access the device via HTTPS using a web browser. Accessing the device requires you to configure a static IP address on the client machine (workstation). There are two examples below on how to do this on a Windows    and macOS    client.

Connecting an Ethernet cable between the EdgeRouter and a workstation that is configured with a static IP address.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a computer to the eth0 interface on the EdgeRouter.

2. Configure a static IP address on your computer in the 192.168.1.0/24 range (for example 192.168.1.11).

IP address: 192.168.1.11
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: <blank>
DNS servers: <blank>

IP Address: 192.168.1.11
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: <blank>
DNS server: <blank>

3. Open a Web Browser and enter https://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

4. Log into the router using the default credentials.

Username: ubnt
Password: ubnt

5. Verify if the device is running the latest firmware from our Downloads page. Make sure to upgrade it before continuing on to the next section.

Running the Basic Setup Wizard

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The Basic Setup wizard which will accomplish all the necessary tasks to allow your router to connect to the Internet, including enabling the default firewall, setting up a Local Area Network and adding a DHCP Server. Each item is explained in more detail below.

1. Navigate to the Wizards tab and run the wizard.

Wizards > Basic Setup

2. Choose the interface that will connect to the ISP define the other router settings.

The available internet connection types are:

• DHCP The most common scenario. Use this option if your ISP is distributing IP addresses via DHCP.
• Static IP Use this option if your ISP provided you with a static public IP address.
• PPPoE Use this option if your ISP authenticates your internet connection using PPPoE.

The other available options are:

• VLAN It is becoming more common for ISPs to provide FTTH (Fiber to the Home) and require that the Internet be distributed using a VLAN to separate Internet from IPTV and Voice services. Use this option to tag the Internet connection with a VLAN ID.
• Firewall Enabled by default. See the How to Create a WAN Firewall Rule article for more information on the default firewall policies.
• DHCPv6 If your ISP supports IPv6 using DHCPv6-PD, you will need to assign the supplied Prefix length given from the ISP, enable the default IPv6 firewall, and define the LAN interfaces that will need IPv6 connectivity.
• LAN IP Address Set to 192.168.1.1/24 by default. Change if necessary.
• DHCP Server Enabled by default.
• Username Set to ubnt by default. We strongly recommend that you configure your own user account with a strong password.

3. Apply the changes and reboot the router when prompted.

4. Unplug and reconnect the interfaces so that eth0 is connected to the ISP and the other port(s) are connected to your LAN.

 5.   See the DHCP Server and DHCP Server Using Dnsmasq articles for more information on the EdgeRouter DHCP server settings. 

Related Articles

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EdgeRouter - How to Upgrade the EdgeOS Firmware

EdgeRouter - How to Access the EdgeRouter

EdgeRouter - How to Create a WAN Firewall Rule

EdgeRouter - Hardware Offloading

Intro to Networking - How to Establish a Connection Using SSH