This article refers to Barracuda Message Archiver Legacy Release firmware or higher.
Before configuring the IP address and network settings, complete Step 1 - How to Install a Barracuda Message Archiver.
The Barracuda Message Archiver is assigned a default IP address of To set a new IP address from the administrative console: For security purposes, you must change the default password of the administrator account. Set a new administrator password and click Update Password. Note that the new password cannot be admin or the serial number. If your Barracuda Message Archiver is located behind a corporate firewall, refer to the following table for the ports that must be opened on your corporate firewall to allow communication between the Barracuda Message Archiver, your email server, and the Internet: Firmware and Energize updates (unless configured to use a proxy) For remote access over SSL (https) to the Barracuda Message Archiver; see Enabling SSL for Administrators and Users. Web and add-in access to the Barracuda Message Archiver (2) Notes: (2) Whenever your Barracuda Message Archiver IP address is changed on the Basic > IP Configuration page, you are disconnected from the administration interface. You must log in again using the new IP address. The port specified as the Web Interface Port must be configured on your corporate firewall to allow traffic to the Barracuda Message Archiver if you want to allow remote users to use either the web interface or the Barracuda Archive Search for Outlook. Barracuda Networks does not recommend restricting outbound requests from the Barracuda Message Archiver by destination. Barracuda Networks appliances require outbound connections to the Barracuda cloud, AWS, Azure, and other cloud service providers in order to provide service. Outbound filtering will restrict the functionality of the Barracuda Message Archiver.Configure the IP Address and Network Settings
192.168.200.200
.
admin
for the username and for the password:
If your appliance serial number is higher than 1311431, then the default administrator password is the numeric portion of the serial number. If your serial number is 1311431 or lower, then the default administrator password is admin. For help finding the serial number of your appliance, see Serial Number for Hardware and Virtual Appliances.
Configure Your Corporate Firewall
Port
Direction
Protocol
Description
22
Out
TCP
Remote diagnostics and technical support services; see also Required Outbound Connections for Barracuda Networks Appliances.
25 (optional) (1)
In/Out
TCP
Email notifications and alerts
53
Out
TCP/UDP
Domain Name Server (DNS)
80
Out
TCP
123
In/Out
UDP
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
443
Out
TCP
Firmware and Energize updates (unless configured to use a proxy)
443 (optional)
In
TCP
8000 (default)
In
TCP
(1) Port 25 is the default port used for SMTP traffic. Some organizations choose to have email notifications and alerts from the Barracuda Message Archiver sent to an external email address directly or by using an external Smart Host without relaying through the corporate mail server. In these situations, the corporate firewall must be modified to allow outgoing emails from the Barracuda Message Archiver over the SMTP port.
Update the Firmware
Ensure you are logged into the Barracuda Message Archiver.
Go to ADVANCED > Firmware Update. If there is a new Latest General Release available, complete the following steps:
Click Download Now and allow the download to complete; do not power off.
Click Apply Now; the appliance automatically reboots.
Download User Clients
Before continuing, ensure you have d.barracudanetworks.com
as a required outbound connection to allow communication from your Barracuda Message Archiver.
Go to Users > Client Downloads to install the various clients available for your Barracuda Message Archiver.
Continue with Step 3 - Launch Setup Wizard