Log in to APIC-EM to Access Cisco IWAN

Perform the following steps to login to Cisco IWAN on APIC-EM.

Step 1 Enter the FQDN name of the APIC-EM cluster or the External Network IP address in the Google Chrome browser. As of this release, Google Chrome is the supported browser.

Step 2 When logging in for first time, click Set up Hub site(s) & Settings.

You are directed to the specify the global settings in the CLI Credentials page before provisioning the hub.

Refer to the Network IP address used in “Deploying the Cisco APIC-EM” section of the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module Deployment Guide.

Note If a message appears that says the site’s security certificate is not trusted, ignore the message. After Cisco IWAN is deployed, you can replace the selfsigned certificate by selecting Settings and Certificate. The Cisco APIC-EM supports the import and storing of an X.509 certificate and private key into the controller.

Step 3 Enter your username and password at the Login window and click Log In.

a. Review and confirm the Telemetry Disclosure, which appears only when you log in for the first time.

After clicking Confirm, the Cisco APIC-EM GUI now appears.

b. Proceed with accessing and using the Cisco APIC-EM for your network.

After IWAN Application is loaded, you will see the dashboard UI of Cisco APIC-EM. See the example below.

 

Example

This example shows the top level menu of Cisco APIC-EM. The left navigation bar shows the IWAN application and other applications such as Network Plug and Play as shown in the following figure.

 

The frame on the right hand side provides an enhanced user experience by allowing you to configure IWAN in a workflow model, if you are a first time user of IWAN. If you have configured IWAN, this frame provides the configuration status, for example, the hub and branch provisioning status, the device status, and the application status.

 

Where to Go Next

Go to Configure Hub Site and Settings.