ZyXEL Communications FMG3005-R20A FMG3010-R20A - Accessing the Web Configurator; Overview; The Web Configurator

FMG Series User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 2
The Web Configurator
2.1 Overview
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy system setup and
management via Internet browser. Use a browser that supports HTML5, such Internet Explorer 11, Mozilla
Firefox, or Google Chrome. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your
FMG.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator
1 Make sure your FMG hardware is properly connected (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2 Launch your web browser. If the FMG does not automatically re-direct you to the login screen, go to
http://192.168.1.1.
3 A password screen displays.
4 To access the administrative Web Configurator and manage the FMG, type the default user name
admin and the randomly assigned default password (see the device label) in the password screen and
click Login. If you have changed the password, enter your password and click Login.
Note: If the management session is left idle for 300 seconds, you have to log in with your
password again.
Figure 8 Password Screen