Accessing Arrow Manager
This guide explains how to connect to Arrow Manager on your Arrow device. There are several ways to access the dashboard depending on your network setup.
Finding Your Device’s Address
Section titled “Finding Your Device’s Address”Before connecting, you need to know your device’s IP address or hostname. You can find this information:
- On your device card in the Arrow Portal
- From your network administrator
- On the device’s display (if equipped)
Connection Methods
Section titled “Connection Methods”Via VPN (Recommended)
Section titled “Via VPN (Recommended)”The most secure and reliable way to access Arrow Manager is through your Netbird VPN connection.
Steps:
- Ensure your VPN client (Netbird) is connected
- Open a web browser
- Enter your device’s VPN IP address
- The Arrow Manager login page will appear
Via Local Network
Section titled “Via Local Network”If you’re on the same network as your Arrow device, you can access it directly.
Steps:
- Connect to the same network as your Arrow device
- Open a web browser
- Enter your device’s local IP address
- The Arrow Manager login page will appear
Via WiFi Hotspot
Section titled “Via WiFi Hotspot”During initial setup or when other networks aren’t available, your Arrow device creates a WiFi hotspot.
Steps:
- Look for a WiFi network named after your device (e.g., “Arrow-XXXX”)
- Connect to the hotspot network
- Open a web browser
- Navigate to the default gateway address
- The Arrow Manager interface will appear
First-Time Login
Section titled “First-Time Login”When you access Arrow Manager for the first time:
- The login screen will appear
- Enter your organization credentials
- Click Login
- Authorize access if prompted
- You’ll be directed to the Dashboard
Dashboard Overview
Section titled “Dashboard Overview”After logging in, you’ll see the main Dashboard showing:
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| System Health | CPU, memory, and temperature status |
| Storage | Disk usage and available space |
| Network | Connection status for all interfaces |
| VPN | Netbird connection status |
Navigating Arrow Manager
Section titled “Navigating Arrow Manager”Use the sidebar menu to access different sections:
graph LR
A[Dashboard] --> B[View system health]
C[Settings] --> D[Configure network]
E[VPN] --> F[Check VPN status]
G[Terminal] --> H[Access command line]
I[Proxmox] --> J[Manage VMs]
| Menu Item | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Monitor system resources and health |
| Settings | Configure WiFi, cellular, and network settings |
| VPN | View Netbird VPN connection details |
| Terminal | Open a web-based terminal to your device |
| Proxmox | Start, stop, and manage virtual machines |
Browser Compatibility
Section titled “Browser Compatibility”Arrow Manager works best with modern web browsers:
- Google Chrome (recommended)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
Connection Troubleshooting
Section titled “Connection Troubleshooting”Cannot Reach Arrow Manager
Section titled “Cannot Reach Arrow Manager”Try these steps:
- Verify your network connection to the device
- Check that you’re using the correct IP address
- Ensure the device is powered on and running
- Try a different connection method (VPN, local network, hotspot)
Page Loads Slowly
Section titled “Page Loads Slowly”- Check your network connection speed
- Try refreshing the page
- Clear your browser cache
Login Page Doesn’t Appear
Section titled “Login Page Doesn’t Appear”- Verify the URL is correct
- Check that the device is running normally
- Try accessing via a different browser
Security Notes
Section titled “Security Notes”- Always access Arrow Manager over secure connections when possible
- Log out when you’re finished using the dashboard
- Don’t share your login credentials
Related Documentation
Section titled “Related Documentation”- Overview - What Arrow Manager can do
- Authentication - Login details
- Troubleshooting - More solutions to common issues