8.2. Procedure to configure the GCap for the first connection

A - Introduction

The procedure described here explains how to set up the GCap when it is first installed.

To perform this procedure, you must perform all the steps described in the following sections:

B - Prerequisites

  • User: setup

B - Preliminary operations

  1. Check that the LUKS key is connected to the GCap

    Note

    If there is no LUKS key or if it is the wrong one, the operating system will not be able to access the contents on the hard drives
    In case of problems, check:

    • Whether the correct key is used and not one from another GCap...

    • The USB port is working properly: change the USB port

  2. Connect to the GCap

  3. Depending on the situation:

  4. Connect as setup

Note

The first time you log in to the GCap, a prompt to change your password will be displayed
Make sure the keyboard configuration is correct (fr or en version)

C - Procedure

  1. Manage passwords (passwords, SSH keys, and the like): see the Managing accounts table

  2. Manage network interfaces with `Tunnel` and `Management` roles: see the Manage the network table

    1. Configure the IP addressing

    2. Enter the GCap name and the domain name

    3. Configure the MTU value if necessary
      To do this, refer to Procedure to manage the network parameters of `Tunnel` and `Management` interfaces

  3. Connect to the GCap via a remote connection through an SSH tunnel (refer to Procedure to remote connection to GCap via an SSH tunnel)

  4. Set the operating mode for the SSH link to single-interface or dual-interface
    To do this, refer to Procedure to switch the single-interface configuration or Procedure to switch to the configuration dual-interface

  5. Manage the GCap date and time, refer to Procedure to change the date and time of the GCap

  6. Manage the capture interfaces : see the Manage the network

    1. Activate the desired interfaces

    2. Configure the MTU value
      To do this, refer to Procedure to manage the `monx` capture interface settings
  7. If needed, manage the aggregation of detection interfaces: refer to Procedure to manage capture interface aggregation
  8. Pair the GCap with the GCenter : refer to Procedure to pair a GCap with the GCenter