--- title: "Altus SE Quick Start Guide" slug: "altus-se-quick-start-guide" updated: 2025-10-25T05:30:00Z published: 2025-10-25T05:30:00Z canonical: "docs.telosalliance.com/altus-se-quick-start-guide" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.telosalliance.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Altus SE Quick Start Guide This quick-start guide is used to connect Altus SE to the network and activate the license. The rest of the configuration will be completed using the Altus manual. ## Connections![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/vcduorear-qsg(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) | Reference | Notes | | --- | --- | | A | DC 12V port for external 120V - 240V, 50/60Hz power supply (included) | | B | AoIP (LAN1) network interface | | C | WAN (LAN2) network interface | | D | The VGA connector on the back of the Altus SE is only needed for configuring the initial IP address settings. Alternatively, you can configure a network in the same range as the default IP addresses and configure via the web interface. | ## IP Address Configuration Your system is configured from the factory with default LAN1 and LAN2 IP address as follows: AoIP (LAN1) network interface: 192.168.2.100 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0 WAN (LAN2) network interface: DHCP These IP addresses can be changed either by attaching a monitor and USB keyboard and using the intuitive menu or by browsing to the default IP address as described below. ### **Screen and Keyboard IP Address Assignment** Attach a monitor to the VGA port on the back of Altus SE and a USB keyboard to either USB port on the front. You will see a menu dialog similar to this: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-EQBF7CNN.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) Menu navigation uses the arrow keys and the ENTER and ESC keys. - Press **ENTER** to access the configuration menu - Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK menu option, then press **ENTER** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-USYO5CRC.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) - Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the LAN1 network interface, then press **ENTER** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-CPOJMV2R.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) - Select between Manual (Static) or Auto (DHCP) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-HQ8QU64N.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) - If you choose Manual (Static), configure the IP settings using the UP/DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the values and the ENTER or ESC keys to edit or exit each option; you can also type numerals instead of using the arrow keys - After configuring the IP, NETMASK, and GATEWAY settings, select **DONE** then press **ENTER** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-KDZDC72I.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) - If you choose Auto (DHCP), simply press **ENTER** again to confirm setting the interface to DHCP: ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-VC8CHG0V.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) - Repeat this process for the **LAN2** interface and the **DNS configuration** - Once all configurations are complete, navigate to **Reboot and Apply Settings** and press **ENTER;** confirm any request; the system will reboot to the new network configuration. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-CBMDGWTX.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) You may now move on to configuring the rest of the Altus SE console ### **Alternate Network IP Address Configuration** - Attach the AoIP NIC of Altus SE to a network switch - Attach a computer to the same switch and configure the computer’s IP address to be within the 192.168.2.xx range, but avoid using 192.168.2.100 - Using a web browser, browse to 192.168.2.100:8085 - Log in using the default Username and Password: Username = user Password = user - A prompt to set a unique password will appear. Set a unique password, and press **SAVE** to continue. ![User interface for creating a new password with fields for input and confirmation.](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2025-06-12 at 10.57.44 AM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) Initial password configuration - A login prompt will now appear. Log in using the password that was just created. The username is still user. - From the menu, select **Configuration** - Use the Configure buttons to change the Mode, IP address, Netmask, and Gateway for both the LAN1 and LAN2 network interfaces ![](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/image-FLWIR512.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T23%3A57%3A15Z&se=2026-11-15T00%3A57%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=kwa%2B8kfogTXnSJ3kYVPx%2FPcYklb6jQ7GRX982NJhv6k%3D) - Click the Reboot button to restart with the new IP addresses Altus SE is now ready to be configured. Continue to the full product manual for more information.