Initial Setup

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The initial setup of the Edge is guided by a built-in wizard that starts automatically on first use. The wizard must be completed in full before the device is operational. Once finished, the Edge restarts automatically — this process may take a few minutes.

To access the web interface, open a browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox recommended) and enter the device’s IP address. The factory-preset IP addresses are:

Adapter	Default IP
X1	192.168.0.5
X2	192.168.1.5

The labels X1 and X2 are printed directly on the device. Make sure to connect the cable to the correct port — the position of the connectors varies depending on the hardware variant.

If the Edge is located on a different subnet, the Discovery Tool can be used to configure the X1 adapter so that the web interface becomes accessible. The Discovery Tool is part of Crawler.Companion — see Companion: Initial Setup for installation instructions.

Note

If an existing Edge is being replaced or has been factory-reset, a saved configuration can be applied instead of going through the full setup. To do this, click Konfiguration einspielen in the wizard — the manual setup steps are then skipped. See Backup & Restore for details.

1. Language

   The first step sets the display language for the web interface. The Edge supports German and English. This setting is browser-specific and can be changed at any time.

   

2. Name and Location

   In this step, the device receives a unique name along with optional location identifiers. The location fields are used for organizational purposes within the network and can be updated at any time.

   Note

   The device name is permanent once the initial setup is complete. Changing it afterwards requires a factory reset. The name may contain a maximum of 20 characters; special characters and spaces should be avoided.

   

3. Security

   In this step, a password is set for the settings area of the Edge. The password protects access to the device configuration and can be changed at any time after setup.

   Note

   The password must be at least 6 characters long.

   

4. Time and Date

   In this step, the time zone and synchronization mode are configured. The Edge supports both manual time entry and automatic synchronization via an NTP server.

   • Automatic (NTP) — the Edge synchronizes its clock with the configured NTP server at regular intervals. The server must be reachable from the Edge network.
   • Manual — time and date are entered directly. All times refer to the selected time zone.
   

5. Network Settings

   In this step, the network adapters of the Edge are configured. Depending on the hardware variant, up to two adapters are available, each with a factory-preset IP address. IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DHCP can be configured independently for each adapter. Domain and DNS servers can be set across all adapters; up to five DNS entries are supported.

   Note

   Incorrect network settings can render the Edge unreachable. These settings should only be modified by personnel familiar with the existing network configuration and subnet scheme.

   

6. Finish

   The final step displays a summary of all configured settings. After reviewing the summary, click Finish — the Edge will then restart. This process may take a few minutes. Once the device is back online, data recording can be configured.

   

   After clicking Finish, the Edge restarts automatically. A status overlay is displayed during the restart and reloads the page automatically once the device is back online.