1 Login and Interface Tour

LynxDrive is already deployed on your unit's device — daily use needs only a browser. This chapter covers getting in, what each area of the interface is, and what to do at first login.

Address and Account

Confirm the device is powered and on the intranet, then enter http://device-IP:6557 in the browser. The factory default port is 6557; if your unit changed it, follow the administrator's notice. Accounts are assigned by the administrator — ask for one on first use; accounts bind to individuals and should not be shared.

The Four Interface Areas

Top path bar and actions: the breadcrumb shows the current directory and jumps back a level on click; upload and new-folder actions sit on the same row. Center file list: name, size and modified time in columns; click a header to sort. Context menu: right-click (long-press on touch) any file for rename, move, copy, delete and share — no need to memorize buttons. Preview layer: single- or double-click opens images, PDFs, audio/video and text right in the page, no download needed.

Three Things to Do at First Login

First, change the initial password from the administrator. Second, confirm your permission scope — upload, delete, which directories you can see — so you are not surprised mid-operation. Third, bookmark the two or three directories you use most. After that, read the remaining chapters as needed.

Phones and Tablets

On the same LAN, phones and tablets open the same address. The interface narrows to one column with enlarged buttons and row heights, and long-press works as right-click — so drawings and checklists are reachable on the shop floor, in the warehouse or in meetings.

Display and Browser Requirements

The interface uses a glass style and follows the system dark mode automatically. Use a recent Chrome, Edge or Safari; very old kernels lack blur support and the interface degrades to flat panels — functionality is unaffected. If elements look misplaced, hard-refresh first (Ctrl+F5 on desktop, pull-to-refresh on mobile); it is usually cached styling.