TMG7800-Ctrl:Baremetal:Installation A - Revision history

Luc Morissette: The TMG7800-CTRL can now be virtualized

2025-04-10T17:24:27Z

The TMG7800-CTRL can now be virtualized

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:TMG7800 ~~Baremetal~~ Installation Instructions}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:TMG7800 Installation Instructions}}
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			'''NOTE:'''The TMG7800 controller software can now be installed on a virtual machine, VMware or KVM-based (like Proxmox). Please contact support@telcobridges.com for more details.

	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==
	Minimal server requirements:		Minimal server requirements:

Luc Morissette: /* Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD */

2023-01-31T16:35:09Z

Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD

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	* Volume label (keep default): "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''"		* Volume label (keep default): "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''"
	* File system: FAT32		* File system: FAT32
			Press START, then select:
			* Write in ISO Image Mode (Recommended)

	== Installing the hardware ==		== Installing the hardware ==

Luc Morissette: small update

2023-01-31T16:32:02Z

small update

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	Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work.		Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work.
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	When using Rufus ~~and UEFI mode~~, make sure you have these settings:		When using Rufus, make sure you have these settings:
	* Target system: UEFI
	* Partition scheme: MBR		* Partition scheme: MBR
			* Target system: BIOS or UEFI
	* Volume label (keep default): "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''"		* Volume label (keep default): "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''"
	* File system: FAT32		* File system: FAT32

Luc Morissette: Updated settings on Rufus

2023-01-31T16:24:06Z

Updated settings on Rufus

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	=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===		=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===
	Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work. ~~Make~~ sure ~~to set the volume~~ label to "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''" ~~and to format the drive in the~~ FAT32 ~~file system format.~~		Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work.
			<br>
			When using Rufus and UEFI mode, make sure you have these settings:
			* Target system: UEFI
			* Partition scheme: MBR
			* Volume label (keep default): "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''"
			* File system: FAT32

	== Installing the hardware ==		== Installing the hardware ==

Luc Morissette: Updated links

2023-01-31T15:40:56Z

Updated links

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	=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===		=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===
	Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus~~.akeo~~.ie/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work. Make sure to set the volume label to "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''" and to format the drive in the FAT32 file system format.		Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus.ie/en/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work. Make sure to set the volume label to "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''" and to format the drive in the FAT32 file system format.

	== Installing the hardware ==		== Installing the hardware ==
	# Identify which Ethernet networks you need and connect them to your server.		# Identify which Ethernet networks you need and connect them to your server.
	# Refer to ~~"'''{{#lst~~:~~Product_Installation~~\|TMG7800~~-INSTALLATION-GUIDE}}'''"~~ for your hardware setup.		# Refer to [[Media:TMG7800_Installation_Guide_Issue3.0.pdf\|TMG7800 Installation Guide]] for your hardware setup.

	== Installing the ISO ==		== Installing the ISO ==

Allyntree: /* Physical installation steps */

2020-04-01T13:22:36Z

Physical installation steps

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	=== Physical installation steps ===		=== Physical installation steps ===
	# ~~Get an access to~~ the console of the server. Usually, this is achieved by connecting a keyboard and screen to the server.		# Access the console of the server. Usually, this is achieved by connecting a keyboard and screen to the server.
	# Plug in your USB flash drive and boot from that drive.		# Plug in your USB flash drive and boot from that drive.
	#* Alternatively, insert the DVD in the optical drive of your server and boot from the DVD drive.		#* Alternatively, insert the DVD in the optical drive of your server and boot from the DVD drive.
	# You should get the "Virtual Appliance Installer" menu on your display: <br /> [[File:ISO_install_prompt.jpg\|350px]]		# You should get the "Virtual Appliance Installer" menu on your display: <br /> [[File:ISO_install_prompt.jpg\|350px]]
	# ~~Hit~~ 'R' key~~, then~~ 'ENTER' key to start the installation<br /> [[File:ISO_installing.jpg\|350px]]		# Press the 'R' key followed by the 'ENTER' key to start the installation.<br /> [[File:ISO_installing.jpg\|350px]]
	# Wait for the installation process to complete. When installation is complete, the server will reboot ~~itself~~.		# Wait for the installation process to complete. When the installation is complete, the server will reboot.
	#* Important: Make sure to remove the DVD from the drive while the server is rebooting. If you ~~get back~~ to "Virtual Appliance Installer", just eject the CD or remove the USB flash drive and reboot again.		#* Important: Make sure to remove the DVD from the drive while the server is rebooting. If you are returned to the "Virtual Appliance Installer", just eject the CD or remove the USB flash drive and reboot again.
	# It may take a couple of minutes for the system to be brought up after the first reboot. Until the WebPortal is accessible, ~~you must~~ '''not''' reboot the newly created machine to allow the installation to complete properly.		# It may take a couple of minutes for the system to be brought up after the first reboot. Until the WebPortal is accessible, do '''not''' reboot the newly created machine to allow the installation to complete properly.

	=== Changing the root password ===		=== Changing the root password ===

Allyntree: /* Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD */

2020-04-01T13:19:54Z

Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD

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	=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===		=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===
	Use a software application to burn the ISO ~~onto~~ a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus.akeo.ie/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO.		Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [https://rufus.akeo.ie/ Rufus ] is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work. Make sure to set the volume label to "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''" and to format the drive in the FAT32 file system format.
	~~But generally~~ any similar application should work. Make sure to set the volume label to "'''CENTOS 7 X8'''" and to format the drive in the FAT32 file system format.

	== Installing the hardware ==		== Installing the hardware ==

Allyntree: /* Requirements */

2020-04-01T13:18:16Z

Requirements

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	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==
	Minimal server requirements:		Minimal server requirements:
	* 64 ~~bits~~ server		* 64-bit server
	* Console access through serial port or keyboard/monitor ports		* Console access through serial port or keyboard/monitor ports
	* Optical disk drive (or USB)		* Optical disk drive (or USB)

Allyntree at 13:17, 1 April 2020

2020-04-01T13:17:52Z

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			{{DISPLAYTITLE:TMG7800 Baremetal Installation Instructions}}
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	== Requirements ==		== Requirements ==
	Minimal server requirements:		Minimal server requirements:

Luc Morissette: Changed link to support

2018-05-04T21:15:31Z

Changed link to support

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	== Getting the ISO ==		== Getting the ISO ==
	Please contact our [mailto:~~sales~~@telcobridges.com ~~sales~~ team] to get a copy of the latest TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO and the product product key (VTB-XXXX-XXXX).		Please contact our [mailto:support@telcobridges.com support team] to get a copy of the latest TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO and the product product key (VTB-XXXX-XXXX).

	=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===		=== Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD ===