Each acceleration appliance includes a browser-based interface for easy configuration and management. After installing an appliance and doing the initial setup, you can complete custom configurations using this console.

The Management Console works with the latest versions of browsers from Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft. JavaScript and cookies must be enabled in your web browser.

If you prefer, you can also use the Riverbed command-line interface (CLI) for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

To log in, you need the appliance URL and user credentials. By default, the administrator login is admin with no password. The URL uses this format: <protocol>://<host>.<domain>

The <protocol> variable is http or https. We recommend HTTPS for secure access. When using HTTPS, the system prompts you to verify a self-signed SSL/TLS certificate. This certificate is regenerated if you change the hostname or when it expires. This certificate is not stored in the appliance's secure vault.

The <host> variable is the hostname assigned to the appliance’s primary interface during initial configuration. Optionally, you can specify the DNS name.

The <domain> variable is the full domain name for the appliance.

Alternatively, you can specify the IP address instead of the host and domain name.

The login page will vary depending on the authentication method set up. After logging in, you’ll land on the Dashboard, which shows system status and key summary information.