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Accessing the Gateway

You can access the gateway either using the web interface or by SSH. Use the web interface for general configuration. SSH is for advanced users and development.

The gateway provides a Cockpit web interface for configuration and monitoring on port 443.

The web interface and SSH can be accessed using ethernet network connection. On the ethernet miro Edge Performance is configured to support two independent network configurations:

  • Freely user-assignable IP address (static or DHCP) with the default set to DHCP
  • static, non-changeable IPv4 address 169.254.100.100

Option 1: Access via DHCP Address

If your gateway is configured to obtain an IP address via DHCP:

  1. Connect your device to the same network as the gateway.
  2. Determine the IP address assigned to the gateway by your DHCP server.
  3. Check your router or DHCP server’s client list.
  4. Alternatively, use a network scanning tool (e.g., nmap, arp-scan) to discover the IP.
  5. Once you have the IP address, open a browser and navigate to:
https://<gateway-ip>

Replace <gateway-ip> with the actual IP address, for example:

https://192.168.1.42

Note

This method may require access to your network infrastructure to find the IP, which can be tricky if not documented.

The gateway is also accessible via a static link-local IP address:

  • Link-local IP: 169.254.100.100

Steps:

  1. Connect your device directly to the gateway via Ethernet.
  2. Ensure your device has a link-local IP address in the 169.254.x.x range (this is typically automatic).
  3. Open a browser and go to:
https://169.254.100.100
Note

This is the easiest and most reliable method for direct access without relying on DHCP.

Login

Once connected to the gateway, you will see the login page

Cockpit login page

Log in with username edge. The initial password is printed on the device label. See Password Management for more details about the password.

Important

You must change the default password immediately after first login.

SSH Access

To access the gateway by SSH use either the static or the DHCP assigned IP depending on your connection method.

Warning

SSH is disabled by default and must be enabled before use. See Management – SSH for instructions on enabling the SSH service and adding your public key.

Use an SSH terminal (such as PuTTY) to connect as user edge.

Warning

SSH access is for advanced users only. There is a risk of rendering the devices unusable!

Troubleshooting

  • Make sure no firewall or security software is blocking your browser or the gateway.
  • If the page doesn’t load, verify network connectivity and ensure your system has a compatible IP address.
  • You might have to manually configure a link-local IP address (e.g. 169.254.100.101, netmask 255.255.0.0) on your network interface.