Getting Started

Initial Setup

This guide covers the first boot sequence, network configuration, and client pairing required to establish secure out-of-band connectivity.

Initial Setup Flow

Ensure the USBridge device is powered on and the built-in LCD on the front panel is active.

Step 1: Network Configuration

  1. To enable remote access, the device must be connected to a local network.
  2. Press the rotary encoder on the front panel to open the Settings menu.
  3. Select Wi-Fi and locate your target network.
  4. Enter the network password and wait for the successful connection prompt.

Step 2: Install the Client Application

To control the target machine, you must install the native USBridge Client on your local workstation or mobile device.

Navigate to the Software & Access section of this documentation to download the appropriate package for your system:

  • Desktop App (Windows, macOS, Linux) - Recommended for full keyboard/mouse mapping and virtual media mounting.
  • Mobile App (iOS, Android) - Ideal for quick out-of-band diagnostics, event logging, and emergency ATX resets.

Step 3: Authorization and Connection

Securely link the client application to your physical USBridge appliance.

  1. Launch the USBridge Client application.
  2. Navigate to Add New Device.
  3. Authorize the connection using QR Code (scan the code displayed on the USBridge LCD) or Manual Entry (input the IP address and Access Token from the device screen).
  4. Click Connect.

The setup is complete. You now have full out-of-band control over the target system, including BIOS-level interaction and bare-metal OS deployment capabilities.