Once you've installed Lansweeper, you can access the web console. The web console displays scanned and custom data and lets you change your settings. By default, everyone in your network has access to the web console and can log in with minimal permissions to just the help desk. You can also restrict access to the web console.
Access the web console
To access the web console:
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On the machine hosting the web console, use the Lansweeper Web Console shortcut that was copied to your desktop and Start menu during installation.
Alternatively, enter the web console URL directly in your browser's address bar. On the machine hosting the web console, you can use localhost in the URL. Unless you're using port 81, include the port number specified during installation in the URL:
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From a machine other than the one hosting the console, enter the complete web console URL in your browser's address bar. Replace localhost with the IP address or name of the machine hosting the console. Unless you're using port 81, include the port number specified during installation in the URL. Also verify that your firewall allows access to this port on the web server. Web console URLs use this format:
http://<IP address or name of the machine hosting your web console>:<port number>/
Log into the web console
When you access the console for the first time, you are presented with a First Run Wizard, which lets you set up scanning and configure some basic options.
The First Run Wizard is only for submitting an initial configuration. You'll only see and need to configure this wizard once. After completing this setup, you're prompted to log in the next time you access the console.
There are several login options available to you.
Built-in admin
If you've configured a username and password for the built-in admin, enter these details before selecting the button.
Use the built-in admin option if you haven't configured website access yet, as it provides full access to all areas of the web console. For security reasons, we recommend disabling the built-in admin after completing your initial configuration.
Windows username and password
Enter a Windows username and password, then select Windows Login.
Use this option once you’ve configured website access and specified who has permission to access various areas of the console. If you haven’t configured website access yet and select Windows Login, your permissions are limited to the Help Desk section, where you can only submit your own tickets.
Domain login
If your Lansweeper installation is on a domain computer, you can log in using any domain user. Enter the user in the format: NetBIOS domain name\username.
Workgroup login
If your Lansweeper installation is on a workgroup computer, you can use any Windows user configured on the computer hosting the console to log in. Enter the user in the format: .\username.