Configuring a Controller via the Web Interface
The controller's built-in web interface allows you to configure specific communication settings including IP
address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS settings. In addition, you can load security certificates, update the
controller firmware and/or the firmware of connected expander modules from this interface, and control operator
access to the controller.
When the controller is connected to the computer's network, the web interface can be accessed by entering its
current IP address into the address bar of a browser, then logging in with valid credentials for that controller.
Protege controllers come equipped with a factory loaded HTTPS certificate, ensuring a secure encrypted web
connection. This means HTTPS must be used when accessing the web interface (e.g. https://192.168.1.2). The
factory loaded HTTPS certificate is a self-signed certificate, so when connecting to the controller's web
interface a certificate warning may be displayed, but your connection is still secure.
For older controllers not equipped with a default certificate, HTTPmust be used to connect to the interface.
Logging In for the First Time
When using Safari, ensure that private browsing mode is disabled. This applies to all versions of Safari: Mac, iPad
and iPhone. If private browsing mode is enabled an error message prompts you to disable it.
To log in to the controller for the first time, open a web browser and enter the default IP address of 192.168.1.2
with the prefix https:// (e.g. https://192.168.1.2).
If you cannot access the controller with this URL, remove the https:// prefix and try again (e.g. 192.168.1.2).
If you are presented with a security warning when accessing the HTTPS web page, use the advanced options to
proceed to the controller web page.
Once you connect to the controller's web interface you will be prompted to create the admin operator, which is
the default login for accessing the web interface.
One-door controllers may require additional steps to access the web interface (see next page).
Creating the Admin Operator
Thecontroller's factory default settings do not contain a default operator. When a controller is first connected or
has been factory defaulted you will be prompted to Create Admin Operator. The admin operator must be added
before the controller can be accessed and configured through the web interface.
Earlier versions of the controller firmware have a preconfigured admin operator. If you are not prompted to create
a new operator you can log in using the default username admin with the password admin.
1. Add a Username for the admin operator. This does not need to be 'admin'.
2. Choose a Password for the admin operator.
The password cannot be blank or 'admin' and must comply with password policy requirements.
3. Verify Password.
A very secure password is recommended for the admin operator (see Creating a Secure Password).
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