Step 1: Get Untangle
Download the Untangle Server. You can then run any free or paid applications or packages. Paid applications and packages will install with a 14-day trial.
The Untangle Server needs a dedicated PC to run on. We recommend at least a Pentium 4 Processor (or a similar AMD processor), 80 GB hard drive, 2 network cards, and 1 GB of memory. See additional hardware details.
The PC does not need an operating system; the Untangle Server installs its own operating system. On installation, the Untangle Server completely erases any content or data that may exist on that PC's hard drive.
Step 2: Burn ISO image to a CD
You need special software to burn the Untangle Server to CD because you must burn an ISO image. Unlike other operating systems, Windows cannot create or copy ISO images. However, there is special software that you can install on Windows to burn ISO images. Image files, unlike the music and video files that you burn, cannot be opened; rather, they must be mounted. ISO images are mainly used as source files from which to create CDs.
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Tip: Burn the image to two CDs so that you have a backup, or save the ISO image so that you can make a backup CD later.
Once you download the image ( .iso file) from Untangle"s website, simply use ISO CD burning software to recreate the physical CD-ROM install media.
Tip: Double-clicking the downloaded .iso image file will likely launch your burner software with the image file preselected. When your burner software has launched, simply insert a blank disc and click the Write button.
To recreate the physical CD-ROM install media (using Burn At Once software):
- Launch the interface.
- Click File .
- Click Load New Image...
- Select the Untangle CD image file that you downloaded and saved to your computer.
- Insert a blank CD-R disc, and click the Write button.
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Step 3: Install the Untangle Server
Now it’s time to boot your dedicated PC using the CD you just made. You will then run the install wizard and reboot the PC.
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In order to install the Untangle Server onto an existing computer using a CD, as outlined in the Untangle Server Quick Start Guide , you need to boot from that computer"s CD-ROM drive with the Untangle Server CD. If this is your first time booting from a CD, have no fear. Do the following, but read all the steps before you perform the following procedure because precise timing is required:
To change the boot sequence:
- Turn on the computer.
- Insert the Untangle Server CD in the drive.
- Turn off the computer with the CD in the drive.
- Turn on the computer again, and wait a few seconds before you see a screen that says BIOS . The BIOS screen only appears for a few seconds, so perform the next step quickly.
- Press the appropriate F key to launch the BIOS setup program. Your computer uses one of several keys for launching the BIOS setup program, depending on the manufacturer. The F2 , F10 or Del key is commonly used for this. If you don"t see on the screen which key to use, try these. Repeat steps 3-5 until you determine the key which launches the Bios setup program.
- In the BIOS setup program, select the Boot Sequence (or similar) menu option.
- Use the menu commands to promote the CD-ROM drive to position #1 and hard drive to #2. In many systems, U promotes a device.
- Save your changes by pressing the Esc key, then selecting Save .
Important: After you install the Untangle Server, the Untangle Server shuts down. When you turn it on again, repeat Steps 4-6 to change the boot sequence back to its original order so that the Untangle Server can boot from the hard drive. If you don"t, the Untangle Server boots from the CD thereby reinstalling the software.
Step 4: Start the Untangle Server
Congratulations! You’ve sucessfully installed Untangle. Just click “Launch Client” and follow the instructions on your screen.
