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by Eunice Brekke Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I access my Ubiquiti edgerouter?

Accessing the EdgeRouter using the Discovery Tool The Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool automatically discovers nearby EdgeRouters (and other Ubiquiti products) on the local network. The tool allows you to conveniently open the Web UI of the EdgeRouter and also provides recovery features such as the Rescue Web UI and SSH Recovery service.

How do I access the edgerouter from a macOS computer?

Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH or the Console port. In this example, we are using PuTTY as the SSH client: NOTE: There is more information about connecting to the EdgeRouter Console port in the How to Connect to Serial Console article. There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a macOS computer:

What is the default IP address of the edgerouter?

Applicable to the latest firmware on all EdgeRouter models. In the factory default state, the EdgeRouter is accessible on the 192.168.1.1 IP address on the eth0 interface. Refer to the sections below for more information on how access the EdgeRouter using either the Web UI, CLI or Console connection on different operating systems. 1.

How do I connect to edgerouter via SSH?

Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH or the Console port. In this example, we are using PuTTY as the SSH client:

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Is ubiquiti discontinuing EdgeRouter?

It appears that the original Edgerouter Lite is indeed discontinued, finally, but everything else (including the -X, amazing for sixty bucks) is still there.

How do I access my ubiquiti EdgeRouter?

Establishing Initial ConnectivityConnect an Ethernet cable from a computer to the eth0 interface on the EdgeRouter.Configure a static IP address on your computer in the 192.168. ... Open a Web Browser and enter https://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.Log into the router using the default credentials.More items...

Can I use an EdgeRouter as a Switch?

The EdgeRouter X can also be setup as a secondary or PoE switch. To use these devices as a switch first log into the interface and select the “Wizards” tab. Within the “Wizards” tab click the “Switch” selection under the setup Wizards side menu and select the "Use non-default VLAN for management" option.

How do I connect to EdgeRouter console?

A USB-to-Serial adapter will be used to connect to the console port of the EdgeRouter....NOTE:In order to connect to the console we will need to use the following items/programs:RJ45 to DB9 serial console cable (rollover cable)USB to DB9 adapter.Terminal emulation program, such as PuTTY or the macOS/Linux terminal.

What is 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.

What is the default IP for Ubiquiti?

192.168.1.20Find the IP Address of Your Access Point If you didn't know, Ubiquiti Access Points have a default IP address of 192.168. 1.20. Connecting more than one of these devices to your network at once will create an IP conflict like we discussed above.

What does a Layer 2 switch do?

A layer 2 switch is primarily responsible for transporting data on a physical layer and in performing error checking on each transmitted and received frame. A layer 2 switch requires MAC address of NIC on each network node to transmit data.

How do I connect SFP ports to Ubiquiti?

1:2114:46Unifi SFP uplinks, Fiber uplinks, LAG aggregation configuration and ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo switch one these are going to be the SFP ports the black in the red line. So we'll put two fiberMoreSo switch one these are going to be the SFP ports the black in the red line. So we'll put two fiber connections between the switches. And then we'll create a lag group.

What is Ubiquiti Edgemax?

Ubiquiti introduces the EdgeRouter™ X, part of the EdgeMAX® platform. The EdgeRouter X combines carrier‑class reliability with excellent price‑to‑performance value in an ultra‑compact form factor. The ER-X, can be powered by an external power adapter or 24V passive PoE input.

What is a ubiquiti console?

0:041:41UniFi Spotlight | What is: UniFi OS Console? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSuch as unify network protect access and talk unifi consoles support one or more unifi applicationsMoreSuch as unify network protect access and talk unifi consoles support one or more unifi applications the unified dream machine pro.

How do I connect to EdgeRouter Lite?

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter Lite. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.

What is the default username and password of ubnt?

The default username for your Ubiquiti router is ubnt. The default password is ubnt. Enter the username & password, hit "Enter" and now you should see the control panel of your router.

What is the default username and password of ubnt?

The default username for your Ubiquiti router is ubnt. The default password is ubnt. Enter the username & password, hit "Enter" and now you should see the control panel of your router.

How do I reset my EdgeRouter?

Press and hold the Reset button for about 10 seconds until the eth4 LED starts flashing and then becomes solidly lit. After a few seconds, the LED will turn off, and the EdgeRouter will automatically reboot.

How does an EdgeRouter work?

How Does an Edge Router Work? An edge router uses static or dynamic routing to send or receive data from other networks. Data transfer between the network and Internet or WAN edge typically use Ethernet, such as Gigabit Ethernet via copper or over single or multimode fiber optic.

How do I connect to EdgeRouter Lite?

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of your computer to the port labeled eth0 on the EdgeRouter Lite. 2. Configure the Ethernet adapter on your host system with a static IP address on the 192.168.

What IP address is Edgerouter?

In the factory default state, the EdgeRouter is accessible on the 192.168.1.1 IP address on the eth0 interface. Refer to the sections below for more information on how access the EdgeRouter using either the Web UI, CLI or Console connection on different operating systems.

How to connect to eth0 on edgerouter?

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). NOTE: There is more information on configuring static IP addresses on your computer in the Beginners Guide to EdgeRouter article.

How to find device details on EdgeRouter?

1. Download the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool from the official Download section. 2. Wait for the tool to finish discovering your devices. 3. Double click on the discovered EdgeRouter to see the device details and open the Web UI in a separate browser session.

How to access the web UI?

Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1 using your favorite browser.

What is the Ubiquiti device discovery tool?

The Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool automatically discovers nearby EdgeRouters (and other Ubiquiti products) on the local network. The tool allows you to conveniently open the Web UI of the EdgeRouter and also provides recovery features such as the Rescue Web UI and SSH Recovery service.

How to check if my router is running firmware?

1. On the workstation, open a Web Browser and enter https://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. 2. Log into the router using the default credentials. Username: ubnt. Password: ubnt. 3. Confirm that the device is running the latest firmware from our Downloads page.

Where is the ping toolbox?

NOTE:The reachability to clients can be tested by using the ping utility in the Toolbox located in the top-right corner of the Web UI.

What subnet is Ethernet port?

The Ethernet port (eth1) will be configured with a static IP address in the 10.0.1.0/24 subnet.

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Wife:Does Ubiquiti mean anything to you?

My wife comes downstairs this morning about 7:30 and asks me that question. Apparently she got a text at 5am from the CC company this morning about a charge from Ubiquiti and rejected the charge thinking no way was I up shopping at 5am. I had finally found the AP6 Pro in stock and bought 2 only to have her reject the charge.

Firewall rules

The next step is to create the Firewall rules, to allow the VPN tunnel establishment and the VPN traffic to go through the Router. Copy and paste the following commands, note that you may need to change the rule names, depending on the rules that you already have in place.

Configure the authentication

Then we are going to configure the authentication, here you need to replace the pre-shared-secret key with some strong password.

Create a user

Now, we will create a user, repeat this steps several times if you have more users.

Assign the IP range

Now, we are going to assign the IP range for the SNAT Pool. This is a range of IP addresses on your network that will be used for DHCP to assign internal IP addresses to the users. As an example we will use 192.168.2.30-192.168.2.130, which means we have enough IP addresses for 100 users.

Select the interface

We will select the interface where will allow the VPN Tunnel to be established, this is your Internet facing interface. In our example eth2

Windows 10 setting

Following these steps the VPN tunnel should be established without issues. If your Windows 10 users are having connection fails, make sure you enable MSCHAPv2 on the VPN adapter as this is required for L2TP tunnels with Ubiquiti EdgeRouter to work as shown below:

What is address group?

The address-group allows users to add multiple IP addresses.

Is the next firewall rule unnecessary?

The next firewall rule is unnecessary, but I like to add it in the beginning. In my environment, this rule has one of the lowest numbers, so it is safe to move it at the end of the firewall policy if you feel so inclined. Alternatively, do not add this rule since the catch-all rule will drop this traffic.

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Table of Contents

Establishing Initial Connectivity

  • In the factory default state, the EdgeRouter is accessible on the 192.168.1.1IP address on the eth0 interface. Refer to the sections below for more information on how access the EdgeRouter using either the Web UI, CLI or Console connection on different operating systems. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a computer to the eth0interface on the EdgeRouter. 2. Configure a static IP …
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Accessing The EdgeRouter Using The Discovery Tool

  • The Ubiquiti Device Discovery Toolautomatically discovers nearby EdgeRouters (and other Ubiquiti products) on the local network. The tool allows you to conveniently open the Web UI of the EdgeRouter and also provides recovery features such as the Rescue Web UI and SSH Recovery service. 1. Download the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Toolfrom the official Download sec…
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Accessing The EdgeRouter on Windows

  • There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a Windows computer: 1. Use the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool in the section aboveto automatically open a session to the Web UI. 2. Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1using your favorite browser. 3. Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH...
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Accessing The EdgeRouter on Macos

  • Back to Top There are three options to access the EdgeRouter from a macOS computer: 1. Use the Ubiquiti Device Discovery Tool in the section aboveto automatically open a session to the Web UI. 2. Access the Web UI manually by navigating to https://192.168.1.1using your favorite browser. 3. Access the EdgeRouter's Command Line Interface (CLI) using either SSH or the Console port. …
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