The Preconfiguration console lets you to configure the device before deploying it to your network. Access the console to set the most basic device settings, including port functions and IP address configuration.
You can view the Preconfiguration console directly by connecting a keyboard and a VGA monitor to the device or remotely using an SSH client.
To access the Preconfiguration console remotely, you need an SSH client like PuTTY, which you can download here:
Consider the following when accessing the console remotely:
SSH console access must be enabled from the web console. See Configuring Access Control.
Connect to the device management IP address using SSH.
When prompted to log on to the Linux root console, use the user name "root" and a blank password.
Certain options are not available when accessing the Preconfiguration console remotely. For example, you cannot disable SSH connections or enable failover. Also, you will not be able to import or export configuration information or export an HTTPS certificate when.