Boot from an installation medium
- 1.Before upgrading from an older Airlock Gateway version, check the Release notes and upgrade information.
- 2.Connect a monitor and a keyboard or establish a terminal connection to the first serial console (9600 baud, 8N1).
- 3.Insert the installation DVD or an USB flash drive and reboot the server.
You might have to change the boot device order in the BIOS or UEFI.
Install Airlock Gateway
- 1.Follow the instructions on the screen to start the installation process.
- 2.When asked for a network connection, enter the details for the Management Interface:
- ●Enter IP address, the subnet, and the default route to the management web-UI, called Airlock Gateway Configuration Center.
- 3.Choose the installation target disk, a mirror disk, and confirm the recommended disk partitioning layout.
- 4.Enter a user name and password for the administrator account.
This login is required to access the Airlock Gateway Configuration Center. - 5.Enable System clock uses UTC and select your local time zone.
- 6.Enter a root password.
Root login is required for command line login (console and SSH). - 7.The installation starts and will take approximately 15–30 minutes.
- 8.Wait until the installation has finished. The system reboots automatically and starts up all services.
Initial system setup
- 1.Use a browser to connect to the Airlock Gateway Configuration Center https://<ip-address>.
- 2.Log in with the administrator account you created earlier.
- 3.Go through the configuration pages under the System Setup menu:
- ●License – Enter your license key. New license keys can be ordered from airlock-order@ergon.ch – make sure to include the first MAC address of each system.
- ●Updates – Download the latest update package from Techzone download page for Airlock Gateway and upload and apply it.
- ●Nodes & Interfaces – Set up all network interfaces and the corresponding IP addresses.
- ●Routes/Hosts/Network Services – Verify the network settings.
- 4.Correct any errors, check all warnings and activate your changes using the Activate button.