Accessing the Interface

The controller web interface is reached by browsing to the controller’s IP address on the local network. This article covers finding that address, signing in, and the session behaviour that catches installers out.

Reaching the controller

Enter the controller’s IP address in any browser on the same network. On a factory-fresh controller the defaults are:

Setting	Default
IP address	`192.168.0.3`
DHCP	Enabled
Username	`admin`
Password	`admin`

With DHCP enabled, the controller takes an address from your network’s DHCP server; use that address instead of the factory 192.168.0.3. If you cannot locate it, a factory reset from the Maintenance page restores the values above.

Opening the interface presents a browser authentication prompt. Sign in with the controller’s credentials. Change the default password on the Profile page as soon as you are in.

Tip: Enable Use HTTPS in Network settings so the interface is served over an encrypted connection rather than plain HTTP.

Session behaviour

The interface has a few behaviours that are not shown on screen but affect every session:

Behaviour	What happens
Inactivity timeout	The session ends after 60 seconds of inactivity and you are asked to sign in again.
One user at a time	Only a single user can be signed in. A second person is refused while the first holds the session; an administrator can take over, which signs the first user out.
Logout	Choosing Logout clears the stored credentials and sends the browser to an external site. This is deliberate - it stops the browser silently re-using your saved password - and is not a fault.

Note: Because of the 60-second timeout, leave a settings page mid-edit and your unsaved changes are lost when the session expires. Save before stepping away.

See also: Introduction | Navigation | Network | Profile