5. Installation steps

This section of the documentation describes the steps in the process of installing and getting the GCap up and running:

  • When the installation is finished and the GCap is restarted, the first connection must be done here: First connexion to GCap

  • In the GUI menu, move to 'User Menu' in order to change password.

  • Change keymap You can switch to us keymap.

  • Change the date from the Datetime menu.

  • Choose Compatibility mode corresponding to the version of GCenter.

  • In 'Network' the name of the GCap and its domain name can be entered.

  • VPN network configuration should be done on Interface gcp0 - VPN.

  • SSH interface configuration should be done on Interface gcp1 - SSH.

  • selection of capture interfaces should be done from Interfaces menu.

  • The combination of GCenter and GCap equipment is mandatory. From 'GCenter', fill with GCenter IP.

  • From 'Pairing' menu an SSH fingerprint must be retrieved and validated. Validate the fingerprint after verification with the GCenter. In the GCenter, declare the new GCap or ask for it to reappear if this name of GCap has already been associated in the GCenter. Paste in this section of the GCap the OTP provided by the GCenter to complete the pairing.

  • Click on 'Activate' to launch the Sigflow detection engine which will generate the capture of the flow.

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