# Network Connections

#### General Network Considerations

By default, **DHCP is enabled on all AIXpressor network interfaces**. When connected to a network with an active DHCP server, each interface automatically obtains an IP configuration.

The IP address assigned to **LAN 1 CTRL** is shown on the front-panel display. If no DHCP server is available, a static IPv4 address can be configured for LAN 1 CTRL from the front panel to establish an initial network connection.

AIXpressor also supports **Zero Configuration Networking (mDNS/Bonjour)** and can therefore be reached by its `.local` host name on compatible networks.

<p class="callout info">**Note -** The network settings available from the front panel apply to \\\*\\\*LAN 1 CTRL\\\*\\\* only.</p>

<p class="callout info">**Note -** When integrating the AIXpressor into a managed network, coordinate the required IP addressing and network settings with the network administrator.</p>

#### Accessing the Web Interface

To connect using the IP address shown on the front panel, enter the address in a web browser:

`https://<IP-address>`

If the AIXpressor is using its factory-installed self-signed certificate, the browser may initially display a certificate warning.

If your computer supports mDNS, the unit can alternatively be reached using its `.local` host name.

For example:

`https://AIXpressor-00080.local`

The exact host name is shown on the front-panel display.

The AIXpressor user interface is web-based and can be accessed with a modern desktop or mobile web browser.

#### Setting a Static IP Address from the Front Panel

A static IP address can be configured from the touch-sensitive front panel. This is useful when no DHCP server is available or when the AIXpressor must first be placed on a specific network before the web interface can be reached.

1. Open the **Menu** on the front panel.

[![Front Panel Menu](https://docs.junger.audio/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/2EMRxlf8BeImnI1S-front-panel-menu.png)](https://docs.junger.audio/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/2EMRxlf8BeImnI1S-front-panel-menu.png)

2. Select **Network** to display the LAN 1 CTRL settings.

[![Front Panel Network](https://docs.junger.audio/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/fE7xGpfcKxQ0B7V8-front-panel-network.png)](https://docs.junger.audio/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/fE7xGpfcKxQ0B7V8-front-panel-network.png)

3. Select **Edit Static IP Address**.
4. Set the required **IP Address** and **Subnet Mask**.

[![Front Panel IP](https://docs.junger.audio/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/NTMKJpQ0XVN96xmI-front-panel-ip.png)](https://docs.junger.audio/uploads/images/gallery/2026-09/scaled-1680-/NTMKJpQ0XVN96xmI-front-panel-ip.png)

5. Select **Apply** to save the configuration.