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CD Install Guide

InternetUntangleServerNetworkedComputers

What does the Untangle Server do?

The Untangle Server gives you a simple way to protect,control, and monitor your computer network. It deliversthe technology you need to protect from threats such asviruses, spyware, and attacks. It protects productivityby controlling illegitimate web surfing, and gives an indepth view of network activity. All this in a single usableinterface.Untangle Reports provides clear, concise reports aboutnetwork traffic and policy violations. With thisinformation you can spot problems related to viruses orspyware and also monitor illegitimate user behavior,such as web surfing or instant messaging.The Untangle Server runs on a PC located betweenyour Internet connection (cable/dsl modem, etc.) andyour computer network switch. It can either replace orcompliment an existing Router or Firewall.

Congratulations!

You are on your way to a simpler, easier way to manage your network. This guide showsyou how to convert an ordinary PC into an Untangle Server using an Untangle Install CD.

Hardware Requirements

Resource Minimum Recommended

CPU: 1.0 Ghz 2.0+ GhzMemory: 512 MB 1-2 GBHard Drive: 20 GB 40+ GBNetwork Cards: 2 3+ (for DMZ)

Note:

You must have abootable CD/DVD driveinstalled in order to startthe installation process.

Step 1. The CD Installation Wizard

WARNING: This install erases all the data on thehard disk that you choose.

1) Start your computer with the Untangle Install CDinserted.2) A blue screen

(a1)

should appear, telling you to wait.If you do not see this screen, you may need to instructyour computer to boot from the CD drive.3) After a brief period, the “Install Wizard”

(a2)

willappear. Follow the steps in this wizard.4) Your computer will then shutdown.5) Turn your computer on, and

quickly eject the CDbefore your computer boots from it again

.6) Wait for the Untangle Server to boot.

Step 2. The Server Setup Wizard

1) When the Untangle Server is done booting you willsee the desktop

(a3)

.2) Click the “Launch Client” button, and wait for theSetup Wizard to appear.3) Follow the steps in the “Setup Wizard”

(a4)

. Duringthe “Interface Test” step of the “Setup Wizard”, youshould connect your external network interface to yourinternet connection and connect your internal networkinterface to your network. The “Interface Test” step willhelp you determine which network card is internal andwhich one is external.4) When the “Setup Wizard” is done, a login window willappear.

(a1)(a2)(a3)(a4)