# Connecting Via Browser

When first setting up an MVP, connect it to the USB port on any computer using the USB-C ‘host’ port on the MVP. The MVP should power on as indicated by the status light on the side. Wait 5-10 seconds for the MVP to fully load.

Open a browser window on your computer and navigate to mvp.local. The computer should recognize the connected MVP and load the configuration page. The first time you connect the MVP it will prompt you to register it to an email and connect to a wifi network to be able to receive updates. Follow the instructions on screen, or skip to configure your account settings at a later time. 

Note, the MVP configuration page is loaded directly off the device itself and does not require an internet connection to reach.

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MVP must first be powered by USB-C to your computer to ensure that the computer recognizes the device and is able to access the UI. If the MVP is instead powered first via the barrel plug PSU before connecting to your computer, the UI will not be accessible.
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### Troubleshooting

If the browser doesn’t recognize your MVP:

* Make sure MVP is powered on and connected to your computer through the ‘host’ port
* Ensure MVP is receiving proper USB bus power. Computers and hubs with multiple devices connected can lead to under powering or inconsistent power, causing issues with MVP function. See [troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) for more info.
* Check your computer settings to make sure it is recognized as a USB device
  * On Macs: open click on the Apple menu and open ‘System Settings’. In ‘System Settings’ click on ‘Network’. MVP should appear as ‘MVP’ as connected in ‘Other Services’. If you don’t see the MVP connected, try to power the MVP off and on.
  * On Windows: Open ‘Settings’, click on ‘Network and Internet’ and under ‘Advanced Network Settings’ click ‘Change Adapter Options’. The MVP should show up as an ethernet device.
* Try connecting to MVP in the browser using MVP’s USB-C host IP:
  * On Macs: type <http://192.168.3.1> into the address bar
  * On Windows: type <http://192.168.2.1> into the address bar
* Try using a different browser. We recommend Chrome, a Chromium-based browser, or Firefox

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It's intended to access the MVP's UI via the USB-C host port, however it is possible to access the UI via Ethernet as well. If the UI has been accessed previously on a computer via Ethernet, the DNS cache may attempt to resolve mvp.local to the Ethernet IP instead of the USB IP. In this case, the UI should still be reachable via the direct IP, but you can also run a Terminal command to clear the DNS cache and reset the mvp.local resolution.
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