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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.

Detailed prerequisite information can be found in Prerequisites.

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]admin
Password [PLACEHOLDER: default password]admin

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.
Open the password section.or profile option. Enter the current admin password. Enter and confirm the new password. Save the changes.

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

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: SystemAdmin password 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 and/or password settingschange page]

Detailed user management information can be found in Users.

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 LicenseLicensing 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 or prefix
  • Gateway
  • DNS settings
  • Host name or system name
  • Media or AoIP network interfaces, if used
  • NTP settings, if time synchronization is required over the network
PTP settings, if the system is used in an AoIP, AES67, ST 2110, or other PTP-based environment

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

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[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Network configuration overview page]

[SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: Network interface settings page]

Check System Name, Time,Name and SoftwareTime Version

Settings

BeforeOpen continuingthe withsystem licensingsetup page and audio configuration, checkverify the basic system information.

VerifyCheck the following items:

  • System name or hostHost name
  • DateSystem andlocation, timeif used in the installation
  • TimeSystem synchronizationcontact, orif NTPused settingsin the installation
  • InstalledCurrent softwaredate
versionCurrent time

CorrectThe host name helps identify the system in the network and in support or monitoring workflows. Correct date and time issettings are important for logs, diagnostics, support cases, and system operation.

Detailed setup information can be found in Setup.

Check Software Version and System Status

Open the Info page and check the current system status and installed software version.

Check the following items:

    Overall system status Hardware status Software status Installed software versions System load, if relevant for the installation

    The software version is useful when comparing the system state with the manual or when contacting support.

    [SCREENSHOTDetailed REQUIRED:status Systemand version information pagecan showingbe systemfound namein and software version]Info.

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

    Create a License Request

    Open the LicenseLicensing page to create a license request.

    To create a license request:

    1. Open theSystem License> page.Licensing.
    2. Select theDownload optionLicense toContext create or download a license request.File.
    3. Save the license requestcontext file to your computer.
    4. Send the license request file to the responsible activation or support contact.
    5. After receiving the license update file, return to the Licensing page.
    Select Upload License pageUpdate andFile to install or update the license file.licenses.

    [PLACEHOLDER:Detailed confirmlicensing exactinstructions buttoncan labelbe forfound creatingin or downloading the license request]Licensing.

    [SCREENSHOT REQUIRED: LicenseLicensing page beforeshowing creating the license request]

    [SCREENSHOT REQUIRED:Download License requestContext downloadFile buttonand or dialog]

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

    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 beforeBefore creating the backup:backup, make sure that:

    • Network configuration completedhas been completed.
    • AdminThe admin password changedhas been changed.
    • SystemThe host name checkedhas been checked.
    • Date and time checkedsettings have been checked.
    • LicenseThe license request has been created or the license installedupdate file has been installed.

    For detailed instructions, refer to theDetailed backup and restore article.instructions can be found in Backup / Restore.

    [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.interfaces: Interfaces
    Configure Audio over IP settings, if used: Audio over IP - Setup Configure synchronization and clock settings: Sync Configure routing connections and Routing Collections.Collections: Routing Create or verify Processors.Processors: ReviewAudio theProcessing Modules- used in each Processor. Configure monitoring, metering, and loudness measurement as required.Processors Create another backup after the system is fully configured.configured: Backup / Restore
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