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Arrow Manager Troubleshooting

This guide covers common issues you may encounter when using Arrow Manager and how to resolve them.

Symptoms:

  • Login button doesn’t respond
  • Error message appears after entering credentials
  • Page stays on login screen
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🖥️ Login error message example Screenshot

Solutions:

ProblemSolution
Wrong credentialsVerify your username and password are correct
Account issueContact your administrator to verify your account is active
Browser problemClear cache and cookies, then try again
Network issueCheck your connection to the device

Step-by-step troubleshooting:

  1. Double-check your username and password
  2. Clear your browser’s cache and cookies
  3. Try using a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
  4. Verify you can reach the device (check network connection)
  5. Contact your administrator if problems continue

Symptoms:

  • Suddenly redirected to login page
  • “Session expired” message appears

Solutions:

  1. Log in again - this is normal after periods of inactivity
  2. If it happens frequently, check your network connection stability
  3. Contact your administrator if the issue persists

Symptoms:

  • Login succeeds but you see an error page
  • Cannot access certain features

Solutions:

  1. Your account may not have permission for certain features
  2. Network admin accounts can only access Settings and WiFi pages
  3. Contact your administrator to verify your access level

Symptoms:

  • Browser shows “cannot connect” or “site unreachable”
  • Page never loads
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🖥️ Connection error in browser Screenshot

Solutions:

CheckAction
VPN connectionEnsure Netbird VPN is connected
IP addressVerify you’re using the correct device address
Device statusConfirm the device is powered on
NetworkCheck your internet/network connection

Step-by-step troubleshooting:

  1. Verify your VPN client shows “Connected”
  2. Double-check the device IP address
  3. Try pinging the device from command line
  4. Try a different connection method (local network if VPN fails)
  5. Contact your administrator if the device appears offline

Symptoms:

  • Dashboard takes a long time to appear
  • Data doesn’t refresh

Solutions:

  1. Check your network connection speed
  2. Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
  3. Clear browser cache
  4. Close other bandwidth-heavy applications

Symptoms:

  • Metrics display as empty or zero
  • Graphs don’t populate

Solutions:

  1. Wait a moment - data may still be loading
  2. Refresh the page
  3. Check if other sections work normally
  4. The device may be starting up - wait a few minutes

Symptoms:

  • VPN status shows red or “Disconnected”
  • Cannot access device via VPN IP
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🖥️ VPN disconnected status indicator Screenshot

Solutions:

CauseSolution
VPN service stoppedContact administrator to check VPN status
Network firewallEnsure VPN traffic isn’t blocked
Internet outageVerify device has internet connectivity

What to try:

  1. Wait a few minutes - VPN may reconnect automatically
  2. Check if the device has internet access
  3. Contact your administrator if VPN stays disconnected

Symptoms:

  • VPN keeps connecting and disconnecting
  • Intermittent access to Arrow Manager

Solutions:

  1. Check your internet connection stability
  2. The device’s network connection may be unstable
  3. Contact your administrator if issues continue

Symptoms:

  • Changes don’t apply after clicking Save
  • Error message when saving

Solutions:

  1. Check that all required fields are filled in
  2. Verify the values are valid (e.g., correct IP format)
  3. Wait and try again - there may be a temporary issue
  4. Refresh the page and try again

Symptoms:

  • WiFi doesn’t connect after configuration
  • Static IP not applying

Solutions:

SettingCheck
WiFiVerify SSID and password are correct
Static IPEnsure IP address format is valid
GatewayConfirm gateway is reachable

For WiFi issues:

  1. Verify the network name (SSID) is spelled correctly
  2. Re-enter the WiFi password carefully
  3. Ensure the WiFi network is in range

For static IP issues:

  1. Confirm the IP address isn’t already in use
  2. Verify subnet mask and gateway are correct
  3. Check with your network administrator for correct settings

Symptoms:

  • Update available but not installing
  • Status stays “pending” for a long time

Solutions:

  1. Updates are managed by the Arrow Portal
  2. Your device will update automatically when scheduled
  3. Contact your administrator for update status

Symptoms:

  • Version number hasn’t changed after expected update

Solutions:

  1. Updates may take time to process and install
  2. Check the Arrow Portal for update status
  3. Contact your administrator if updates seem stuck

Symptoms:

  • Interface looks broken or misaligned
  • Features don’t work properly

Solutions:

  1. Try a different browser (Chrome works best)
  2. Clear browser cache and reload
  3. Disable browser extensions that might interfere
  4. Update your browser to the latest version

Symptoms:

  • Copy/paste doesn’t work in web terminal

Solutions:

  1. Use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl+Shift+C (copy), Ctrl+Shift+V (paste)
  2. Right-click menu may work in some browsers
  3. Some browsers restrict clipboard access - try Chrome

If these solutions don’t resolve your issue:

  1. Gather information:

    • Your device’s serial number or identifier
    • What you were trying to do
    • Any error messages you see
    • Screenshots if possible
  2. Contact your administrator with this information

  3. Check device status in the Arrow Portal

IssueFirst Thing to Try
Can’t log inClear browser cache, try different browser
Can’t connectCheck VPN connection
Slow loadingRefresh page
Settings won’t saveCheck for validation errors
VPN disconnectedWait for auto-reconnect
Display brokenTry Chrome browser