Quick Start Guide OPNsense
Before you begin, it is crucial to read and follow all safety instructions. Ensuring your safety and the proper operation of this equipment is our top priority. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the safety guidelines provided. Your adherence to these instructions will help prevent accidents and ensure a smooth and efficient setup.
How to connect to the appliance
To simplify initial access for customers, we configure the interfaces for LAN and WAN.
Access is restricted with a login:
| Benutzername | Passwort |
|---|---|
| root | opnsense |
Access Web interface
- By default we configure the second Port port 2 with this IP
192.168.2.1/24. We have enabled the DHCP service on this interface. - Connect your computer with the interface.
- Configure your computer either with DHCP or select an IP like
192.168.2.10 - Access the Web Interface by pointing your browser to
https://192.168.2.1. - Access is restricted with a login:
Serial console
If for some reason, you cannot use ethernet to connect to the Web interface, you can create a serial connection with a terminal programm.
Configure your terminal programm to use the following settings:
| Speed | 115200bps |
|---|---|
| Parity | None |
| Data | 8 |
| Stopbits | 1 |
These settings are often predefined as 115200, 8N1.
How to reinstall the appliance
The appliances are supplied with the original OPNsense® system pre-installed. If you want to install OPNsense® on the appliance, please check the possible installation types first.
If your device has a serial port, please download the memstick (for serial communication). If your device has VGA/HDMI, download the appropriate installation image.
Install the image(s) as described in the OPNsense® installation guide.