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Basic Setup

Overview

This article describes the first steps after installing or deploying flexAI. It explains how to open the Web UI, log in for the first time, change the admin password, check the basic system configuration, and create a license request.

Use this article as the starting point before configuring audio interfaces, routing, Processors, Modules, or production workflows.

Prerequisites

Before you continue, make sure that:

  • The flexAI system has been installed or deployed.
  • The system is powered on and running.
  • Your computer has network access to the flexAI system.
  • You know the IP address or host name of the system.
  • A supported web browser is available on your computer.

Open the Web UI

Open a web browser and enter the IP address or host name of the flexAI system.

Example:

http://<IP address>

or, depending on your system configuration:

https://<IP address>

If the Web UI does not open, check the network connection between your computer and the flexAI system. Also verify the IP address, subnet, gateway, and firewall settings.

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Browser address bar with the flexAI Web UI address entered]

Log In

When the login page appears, enter the initial login credentials.

Field Value
User name [PLACEHOLDER: default user name]
Password [PLACEHOLDER: default password]

Select Log in to open the Web UI.

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: flexAI login page]

Change the Admin Password

After the first login, the system may show a warning that the default admin password must be changed. Change the password before continuing with the basic setup.

To change the admin password:

  1. Open the user menu in the upper-right corner of the Web UI.
  2. Select Profile or User Settings.
  3. Open the password section.
  4. Enter the current admin password.
  5. Enter and confirm the new password.
  6. Save the changes.

[PLACEHOLDER: confirm exact menu label for the password change page]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: System warning or prompt requesting an admin password change]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: User menu or profile menu where the password settings are opened]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Password change dialog or password settings page]

Basic Setup Checklist

After logging in and changing the admin password, check the basic system configuration before using the system in production.

  • Verify or configure the network settings.
  • Check the system name or host name.
  • Check date, time, and time synchronization settings.
  • Check the installed software version.
  • Create a license request from the License page.
  • Create a system backup after the initial setup.

These steps help ensure that the system is reachable, identifiable, correctly timed, ready for licensing, and recoverable after initial configuration.

Configure Network Settings

Open the network configuration page and verify the current network settings.

Check the following items:

  • Management network interface
  • IP address
  • Subnet mask
  • Gateway
  • DNS settings
  • Host name or system name
  • Media or AoIP network interfaces, if used

Make sure the management interface is reachable from the computer used for administration.

For detailed network configuration instructions, refer to the network configuration article.

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Network configuration overview page]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Network interface settings page]

Check System Name, Time, and Software Version

Before continuing with licensing and audio configuration, check the basic system information.

Verify the following items:

  • System name or host name
  • Date and time
  • Time synchronization or NTP settings
  • Installed software version

Correct system time is important for logs, diagnostics, support cases, and system operation. The software version is useful when comparing the system state with the manual or when contacting support.

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: System information page showing system name and software version]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Date, time, or NTP settings page]

Create a License Request

Open the License page to create a license request.

To create a license request:

  1. Open the License page.
  2. Select the option to create or download a license request.
  3. Save the license request file to your computer.
  4. Send the license request file to the responsible activation or support contact.
  5. After receiving the license file, return to the License page and install the license file.

[PLACEHOLDER: confirm exact button label for creating or downloading the license request]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: License page before creating the license request]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: License request download button or dialog]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: License page after a license file has been installed, if available]

Create a Backup

After completing the initial setup, create a system backup.

A backup after the first configuration helps you restore the system to a known working state if settings need to be recovered later.

Include the following items before creating the backup:

  • Network configuration completed
  • Admin password changed
  • System name checked
  • Date and time checked
  • License request created or license installed

For detailed instructions, refer to the backup and restore article.

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Backup page or backup creation dialog]

Next Steps

After completing the basic setup, continue with the configuration required for your installation.

  • Configure audio and media interfaces.
  • Configure routing connections and Routing Collections.
  • Create or verify Processors.
  • Review the Modules used in each Processor.
  • Configure monitoring, metering, and loudness measurement as required.
  • Create another backup after the system is fully configured.
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