Accessing the Web-based Management

This chapter describes the OpenRG Web-based management, which allows you to control various OpenRG system parameters, using a user-friendly graphical interface. The Web-based management includes a connection wizard, a graphic network map, multiple sessions, authentication data kept on gateway, multiple-user support, multilingual support, a connection diagnostics screen and more.

To access the Web-based management: If your computer is running an operating system that supports UPnP, such Windows XP, you can easily add the computer to your home network and access the Web-based management directly from within Windows as explained in chapter 3.

1. Launch a Web-browser on a PC in the LAN.
2. Type the gateway's IP address or name as provided with your gateway in the address bar (Internet Explorer) or location bar (Netscape Navigator). The default IP address is 192.168.1.1, and default name is 'http://openrg.home'.
3. Enter your username and password to log on to the web-based management. Note: for security reasons, you should change these settings after the initial login as explained in chapter 2. The default user name is 'admin', and the default password is 'admin'.

   Figure 4.1: Web-based Management First Time Login

   

Your session will automatically time-out after a few minutes of inactivity. If you try to operate the Web-based management after the session has expired the 'Login screen will appear and you will have to reenter your user name and password before proceeding. This feature helps to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the web-based management and changing the gateway's settings.