This article addresses the StrideLinx router's local web interface, which enables you to register the router if it is not yet registered in the StrideLinx Cloud, change the router's WAN, LAN, and Firewall configuration locally, or view the router's status overview, a more advanced alternative to the LED statuses. For additional troubleshooting help, please view: Troubleshooting - unable to connect your StrideLinx router to the StrideLinx Cloud.

Select what you would like to do:

• Register the StrideLinx router
• View or change the StrideLinx router's configuration
• View the StrideLinx router's status overview

Register the StrideLinx router

If your StrideLinx router is not yet registered in the StrideLinx Cloud, you can register it using a configuration file and USB flash drive, or you can register it from the StrideLinx router's local web interface, which is explained below.

• Open the local web interface
• Configure the StrideLinx router
• Register the StrideLinx router
• Activate the StrideLinx router

Open the local web interface

Follow the steps below to open the StrideLinx router's local web interface.

• Connect your computer to one of the StrideLinx router's LAN ports using an Ethernet cable.
• Open a new tab in your browser.
• Enter the StrideLinx router's LAN IP address in a browser (default 192.168.27.1) and press [Enter].
• Go to [Configuration] and enter the password listed on the side of the StrideLinx router. If there is no password listed, you're unable to use this method to register the StrideLinx router. Use a configuration file instead.

Configure the StrideLinx router

You'll first need to configure the StrideLinx router's network settings.

• Go to "Network - WAN" on the local web interface, configure a connection type that the StrideLinx router will use to connect to the StrideLinx Cloud (details below).

Ethernet	The StrideLinx router's current wired WAN configuration. Letting the StrideLinx router obtain an IP address automatically will be suitable for most situations (Connection type: DHCP). If you choose to enter a static IP address instead (Connection type: static), be sure to always consult the local IT administrator for the correct network settings (IP address, network mask, default gateway, and DNS server). The StrideLinx router's WAN IP range (company network, e.g. 192.168.100) needs to be different from its LAN IP range (machine network). Background information can be found here.
WiFi	The StrideLinx router's current WiFi WAN configuration. Enter the name (SSID) of the wireless network with the correct capitalization ("guestwifi" is a different network than "GuestWiFi"). If it's password protected you'll also need enter the network's password. If you are unsure about the details, or the requirements mentioned below, please consult the local IT administrator. The StrideLinx router can't connect to a Wi-Fi network if it requires you to log in to a webpage or accept their terms of use first. The StrideLinx router can only connect to 2.4GHz networks and only if they are on channels 1 - 11. Special characters can be used for the SSID. But it cannot end with a space. The StrideLinx router's WAN IP range (company network, e.g. 192.168.100) needs to be different from its LAN IP range (machine network). Background information can be found here.
Cellular	The StrideLinx router's current cellular WAN configuration. Enter the provider's APN (Access Point Name) and the SIM card's PIN code. Leave the PIN field empty only if there is no PIN set on the SIM card. If you are unsure about the details, or the requirements mentioned below, please consult the cellular provider. Make sure the SIM card is activated and has data available. Insert the mini SIM card (2FF) before you power on the StrideLinx router. The 4G models have 2 SMA connectors for your cellular antenna. The one closest to the power connector is the MAIN and the other connector is the DIV. Always connect an antenna to the MAIN. Connecting an antenna to the DIV is optional and never required. Background information can be found here.

• Go to "Network - LAN" on the local web interface, enter an IP address and subnet mask (details below).

Register the StrideLinx router

Once you have configured the StrideLinx router's WAN and LAN, you can register the StrideLinx router.

• Go to "StrideLinx Cloud" on the local web interface, enter the StrideLinx Cloud company ID where you want to register this StrideLinx router (details below)

• Click [Apply].

Activate the StrideLinx router

After a successful registration of your StrideLinx router, you can activate your StrideLinx router, making it ready for remote access.

• Go to the StrideLinx Cloud Fleet Manager app, which is accessible from the Apps menu in the top right corner if you are currently in a different StrideLinx Cloud app.
• Open the main menu and go to Devices  .
• You should see a "New device" at the top of your list. Verify that it is the correct StrideLinx router by comparing the serial number with the one listed on the side of the StrideLinx router.
• Click the "New device", give it a name, and click [Activate].

View or change the StrideLinx router's configuration

On the "Configuration" page you can change the StrideLinx router's WAN, LAN, and Firewall settings locally without needing to do this in the StrideLinx Cloud or through a configuration file.

• Open the local web interface
• Change the configuration
• Configuration details
• Import the latest changes into the StrideLinx Cloud

Open the local web interface

Follow the steps below to open the StrideLinx router's local web interface.

• Connect your computer to one of the StrideLinx router's LAN ports using an Ethernet cable.
• Open a new tab in your browser.
• Enter the StrideLinx router's LAN IP address in a browser (default 192.168.27.1) and press [Enter].
• Go to [Configuration] and enter the password listed on the side of the StrideLinx router. If there is no password listed, contact us to set one for you.

Change the configuration

Making changes locally in the StrideLinx router does not update the online configuration in the StrideLinx Cloud. Import the latest local configuration into the StrideLinx Cloud after making any changes, to make sure everything is in sync.

• Make changes in the StrideLinx router's configuration (details below) and click [Apply].

Configuration details

Click on one of the options below for easy navigation or simply scroll through the table to view a description and relevant tips for every configuration option.

• StrideLinx Cloud
• Network - WAN
• Network - LAN
• Internet failover
• Firewall
• Internet proxy

StrideLinx Cloud
Company ID	The StrideLinx Cloud company ID where this StrideLinx router is currently registered. You can transfer your StrideLinx router to another company in the StrideLinx Cloud, if needed.
Network - WAN
The StrideLinx router's current WAN configuration.
Ethernet	The StrideLinx router's current wired WAN configuration. Letting the StrideLinx router obtain an IP address automatically will be suitable for most situations (Connection type: DHCP). If you choose to enter a static IP address instead (Connection type: static), be sure to always consult the local IT administrator for the correct network settings (IP address, network mask, default gateway, and DNS server). The StrideLinx router's WAN IP range (company network, e.g. 192.168.100) needs to be different from its LAN IP range (machine network). Background information can be found here.
WiFi	The StrideLinx router's current WiFi WAN configuration. Enter the name (SSID) of the wireless network with the correct capitalization ("guestwifi" is a different network than "GuestWiFi"). If it's password protected you'll also need enter the network's password. If you are unsure about the details, or the requirements mentioned below, please consult the local IT administrator. The StrideLinx router can't connect to a Wi-Fi network if it requires you to log in to a webpage or accept their terms of use first. The StrideLinx router can only connect to 2.4GHz networks and only if they are on channels 1 - 11. Special characters can be used for the SSID. But it cannot end with a space. The StrideLinx router's WAN IP range (company network, e.g. 192.168.100) needs to be different from its LAN IP range (machine network). Background information can be found here. The wireless network password is not stored in the StrideLinx Cloud. Therefore you have to send the changes directly to the StrideLinx router by pressing "confirm and push".
Cellular	The StrideLinx router's current cellular WAN configuration. Enter the provider's APN (Access Point Name) and the SIM card's PIN code. Leave the PIN field empty only if there is no PIN set on the SIM card. If you are unsure about the details, or the requirements mentioned below, please consult the cellular provider. Make sure the SIM card is activated and has data available. Insert the mini SIM card (2FF) before you power on the StrideLinx router. The 4G models have 2 SMA connectors for your cellular antenna. The one closest to the power connector is the MAIN and the other connector is the DIV. Always connect an antenna to the MAIN. Connecting an antenna to the DIV is optional and never required. Background information can be found here.
Network - LAN
The StrideLinx router's current LAN configuration.
Ethernet	IP address: The StrideLinx router's LAN (machine network) IP address. Enter a unique IP address, different from the machine or other connected hardware to prevent an IP conflict. Note that this IP address does need to be in the same range as the machine. Mask: The StrideLinx router's LAN subnet mask. Enter the same subnet mask as is configured on the machine.
WiFi hotspot	Enter a network name (SSID), password, and a preferred channel for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
DHCP	Dynamic IP range: The StrideLinx router's own DHCP server that automatically assigns an IP address from the dynamic IP range (e.g. 192.168.140.200 - 192.168.140.250), and other necessary network parameters, to clients connected to the StrideLinx router's LAN ports if they do not have a static IP address configured. It is advised to choose a range that doesn't conflict with the static IP addresses of connected hardware, like PLCs and HMIs. Static IP leases: Generally, you configure your machine with a static IP address to ensure that you can always access that machine at a specific IP address. Saving you time that you would otherwise have to spend searching for the IP address or trying out different addresses. Especially valuable in time-sensitive situations. In situations where your machines are set to automatically request an IP address you are never sure about their IP address, as it can be different the next day. Whenever such a machine requests an IP address, it receives a lease for a random IP address. When you add an address reservationion to the DHCP server, that machine will always receive a lease for the same IP address, ensuring that you can always access that machine at a specific IP address.
Internet failover
Settings relevant when multiple WAN connection types have been configured. Only available on StrideLinx router models supporting different connection types.
Priority	The StrideLinx router constantly checks each configured connection to determine whether the connection is available or not. This is done by sending a keep alive message to a public IP address every couple of seconds. This keep alive message needs to fail several consecutive times for the connection to be considered unavailable. The same goes for it to be considered available again. When the preferred connection is unavailable, the StrideLinx router will automatically switch to its 1st fallback connection. When the 1st fallback connection is unavailable as well, the 2nd fallback connection will be used. When a higher priority connection is back up, the StrideLinx router will automatically switch back to that connection.
Tracking	The tracking settings are used to check if the connection is available or not. We recommend leaving the default values untouched for the best results.
Firewall
The StrideLinx router's firewall separates its WAN (corporate network) from its LAN (machine network).
Source NAT	Source NAT is the translation of the source IP address of a packet leaving the router. When enabled, there's no need to set up a default gateway in the machine. Source NAT is enabled by default. If you turn it off, make sure you have configured the machine correctly to maintain remote accessibility. You'll need to enter the StrideLinx router's LAN IP address as the machine's default gateway.
LANWAN	You can allow access to the internet, for example when you are on-site and need to look up manuals or a PLC needs to send e-mails. You can also allow access to the corporate network, for example when a PLC needs to store data on a local FTP server. Allow access to corporate network: All incoming LAN traffic with the corporate network as destination (i.e. any private IP address other than the StrideLinx router's LAN) will be allowed through the firewall. Allow access to internet: All incoming LAN traffic with the internet as destination (i.e. any public IP address) will be allowed through the firewall. You do not need to turn on "access to corporate network" for internet access to work.
WANLAN	With a port forwarding you can access the machine, from inside the local corporate network, without having to establish a VPN connection first. How it works: when you are inside the local corporate network, you access the StrideLinx router's WAN IP address at a specific network port (e.g. 5900 for VNC traffic). The StrideLinx router's port forwarding will then forward the network traffic to a target IP address and network port, resulting in a connection with the target (PLC, HMI, or other). It is recommended to set a static WAN IP address for your StrideLinx router to maintain long-term accessibility. Consult the local IT administrator for the correct network settings. Port forwarding has no effect on the VPN connection. External port: All incoming network traffic at this port (at StrideLinx router's WAN) will be forwarded. The port number is application dependent. For example, VNC applications use port 5900 by default. Search online or contact the manufacturer for the correct port number. Target IP address: The IP address to which the traffic needs to be forwarded. Target port: The port number to which the traffic needs to be forwarded. Often the same as the "External port".
Internet proxy
Necessary only when the internet connection passes through a proxy server (uncommon).
-	If the internet connection passes through a proxy server, you'll have to configure the StrideLinx router to connect via that proxy server as well, otherwise it won't be able to connect to the StrideLinx Cloud. The local IT department will know if this is the case and can provide you with the necessary information.

Import the latest changes into the StrideLinx Cloud

After making the changes you wanted, import the latest local configuration into the StrideLinx Cloud to make sure everything is in sync.

• Go to the StrideLinx Cloud Fleet Manager app, which is accessible from the Apps menu in the top right corner if you are currently in a different StrideLinx Cloud app.
• Open the main menu , go to Devices  , and select the concerning device.
• Expand More optionsin the top right corner and click [Import config from device].

View the StrideLinx router's status overview

The "Overview" page gives information about the StrideLinx router's current status and it may help you to better understand the current situation or troubleshoot any problems.

• Open the local web interface
• Status overview details
• Easy remote access

Open the local web interface

Follow the steps below to open the StrideLinx router's local web interface.

• Connect your computer to one of the StrideLinx router's LAN ports using an Ethernet cable. If you want to connect remotely, establish a VPN connection instead.
• Open a new tab in your browser.
• Enter the StrideLinx router's LAN IP address in a browser (default 192.168.27.1) and press [Enter].
• Go to [Overview].

Status overview details

• System
• Agent - Status
• Agent - Information
• DHCP Leases
• Network - LAN - Ethernet
• Network - LAN - WiFi
• Network - WAN - Ethernet
• Network - WAN - WiFi
• Network - WAN - Cellular

Easy remote access

In addition to the steps mentioned earlier, you can also create an HTTP service, but leave the "IP address"-field empty, for an easy way to open and view the StrideLinx router's status overview remotely.