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      * Connect the TV to the HDMI port or a monitor to the DVI port on the main unit      * Connect the TV to the HDMI port or a monitor to the DVI port on the main unit
      * Optionally connect the keyboard or mouse      * Optionally connect the keyboard or mouse
-  - Plug the provided flash stick into a USB port on the tumaBox main unit+  - If your tumaBox comes with a USB flash stick (not for SSD edition) plug the provided flash stick into a USB port on the tumaBox main unit
   - Plug in the provided power adapter and then connect it to the main unit   - Plug in the provided power adapter and then connect it to the main unit
   - Turn on the connected TV or monitor and choose the appropriate input source if necessary   - Turn on the connected TV or monitor and choose the appropriate input source if necessary
-  - Power on the main unit by pressing the power button on the front +  - Power on the main unit by pressing the power button on the front of the main unit 
-  - Wait until the main unit finishes booting and you see the main graphical interface ​on the connected TV or monitorThe booting process ​can take a few minutes ​especially on the first run+  - When you turn on tumaBox for the first time it will run the autoconfiguration routineThis can take several ​minutes. ​Please be patient and wait until it finishes 
-  - If you use a cable connection from your computer it should have connected automatically. Make sure that the computer is connected successfully. If it hasn't connected properly try to switch the ethernet cables on the main box and then wait 1 minute and check again. If it still doesn'​t work refresh your ip settings on your computer.+  - When autoconfiguration is finished you will see the media player graphical interface on your screen 
 +  - If you use a cable connection from your computer it should have connected automatically. Make sure that the computer is connected successfully. If it hasn't connected properly try to switch the ethernet cables on the main box and then wait 1 minute and check again. If it still doesn'​t work refresh your ip settings on your computer ​and/or reboot tumaBox
   - If you use only your wireless connection (you didn't connect any network cable from your computer) you need to connect to the wlan access point. The access point is named '​tumabox'​ and the password is '​tumaboxwlan'​. Wait until you see the access point on your wireless device( computer, notebook, mobile phone, tablet...). It may take a while even after the main unit finished booting.   - If you use only your wireless connection (you didn't connect any network cable from your computer) you need to connect to the wlan access point. The access point is named '​tumabox'​ and the password is '​tumaboxwlan'​. Wait until you see the access point on your wireless device( computer, notebook, mobile phone, tablet...). It may take a while even after the main unit finished booting.
   - When the computer is connected either wireless or wired, open up your favorite web browser and enter the following url: http://​192.168.1.1   - When the computer is connected either wireless or wired, open up your favorite web browser and enter the following url: http://​192.168.1.1
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   - The very first thing you need to do is to change your password. On the left panel go to System -> General Settings. On the right panel switch to the 'Web Administrator Password'​ and type in the new password. Click the '​Save'​ button . Make sure you do not skip this step and do not forget the new password as from now on this will be your '​admin'​ password and you will have to use it to access the configuration area.   - The very first thing you need to do is to change your password. On the left panel go to System -> General Settings. On the right panel switch to the 'Web Administrator Password'​ and type in the new password. Click the '​Save'​ button . Make sure you do not skip this step and do not forget the new password as from now on this will be your '​admin'​ password and you will have to use it to access the configuration area.
   - On the left panel go to System -> Date & Time. On the right panel choose the appropriate time zone and check 'Use NTP server'​ if you want your time to be periodically synchronized to public time servers from the internet. Click the '​Save'​ button and then the '​Apply'​ button in the top right corner (it make take a few seconds to apear).   - On the left panel go to System -> Date & Time. On the right panel choose the appropriate time zone and check 'Use NTP server'​ if you want your time to be periodically synchronized to public time servers from the internet. Click the '​Save'​ button and then the '​Apply'​ button in the top right corner (it make take a few seconds to apear).
-  - On the left panel go to System -> Network. On the right panel go to '​Interfaces'​ tab. Here you have to configure the network interface according to your internet provider instructions. Your external internet connection will always be eth0 and this is the only one you need to configure. If your provider uses PPPoE (ask your provider if you do not remember) and you connect it directly to tumabox ​(no router in between) go to the PPPoE tab, check '​Enabled'​ and put your PPPoE username and password given to you by your internet provider. Click the '​Save'​ button and then the '​Apply'​ button in the top right corner.If your internet is via DHCP you should have already been connected by default and for other types, edit the eth0 according to your provider informations.This is a key step, so be sure to get it right from the first time.  +  - On the left panel go to System -> Network. On the right panel go to '​Interfaces'​ tab. Here you have to configure the network interface according to your internet provider instructions. Your external internet connection will always be eth0 and this is the only one you need to configure. If your provider uses PPPoE (ask your provider if you do not remember) and you connect it directly to tumaBox ​(no router in between) go to the PPPoE tab, check '​Enabled'​ and put your PPPoE username and password given to you by your internet provider. Click the '​Save'​ button and then the '​Apply'​ button in the top right corner.If your internet is via DHCP you should have already been connected by default and for other types, edit the eth0 according to your provider informations.This is a key step, so be sure to get it right from the first time.  
-  - On the left panel go to System -> Wireless AP and modify the settings as needed. It's very important to change the password, because the password you have now is public. You can change your SSID, this will be your wireless name. If you decide to change the channel you should know that some channels may not be available in your location or they might not work properly. If you choose a wrong channel you might not be able to connect at all. If you're not sure choose channel 5,6 or 7. Click the '​Save'​ button and then the '​Apply'​ button in the top right corner. If you have connected via wireless you will have to reconnect using the new password and options.+  - On the left panel go to System -> Wireless AP and modify the settings as needed. It's very important to change the password, because the password you have now is public. You can change your SSID, this will be your wireless ​network ​name. If you decide to change the channel you should know that some channels may not be available in your location or they might not work properly. If you choose a wrong channel you might not be able to connect at all. If you're not sure choose channel 5,6 or 7. Click the '​Save'​ button and then the '​Apply'​ button in the top right corner. If you have connected via wireless you will have to reconnect using the new password and options.
  
-By default tumaBox is configured with what we think to be optimal settings. Of course these don't suit everybody and this is why further configuration might be necessary. The default firewall rules (you can access them at System -> Network and then '​Firewall'​ tab) allow all local traffic and only ssh, owncloud, openvpn and bittorrent traffic from outside. If you need any other services to be accessible from the internet you will have to add the appropriate rules here. Please notice that IPv4 and IPv6 rules are configured separately.+By default tumaBox is configured with what we think to be optimal settings. Of course these don't suit everybody and this is why further configuration might be necessary. The default firewall rules (you can access them at System -> Network and then '​Firewall'​ tab) allow all local traffic and only owncloud, openvpn and bittorrent traffic from outside. If you need any other services to be accessible from the internet you will have to add the appropriate rules here. Please notice that IPv4 and IPv6 rules are configured separately.
  
-Do not remove any default firewall rules if you're not sure what they mean. Default firewall rules are designed to ensure maximum protection and proper functioning. Incorrect firewall configuration may interrupt network connectivity or expose tumaBox and your local network to external threats. Make sure you really know what you're doing before modifying firewall rules.+Do not remove, modify or move any default firewall rules if you're not sure what they mean. Default firewall rules are designed to ensure maximum protection and proper functioning. Incorrect firewall configuration may interrupt network connectivity or expose tumaBox and your local network to external threats. Make sure you really know what you're doing before modifying firewall rules.
  
-====== ​Configuring Storage ​======+====== ​Connecting to tumaBox ​======
  
-===== RAID =====+By default tumaBox comes with SMB/CIFS, owncloud and openvpn preconfigured and activated. These are the most common ways to access data across the network. SMB/CIFS is accessible only from the local network while owncloud can be accessed from the internet as well. Openvpn can help you access all your data and services (including SMB/CIFS) from the internet just as you would from your local network but via encrypted connections. Owncloud connections are already encrypted so you don't have to use openvpn to access it.
  
-This subsection is only for those who have 2 or more HDDs and want to use RAID. If you only have 1 HDD or you don't want to use RAID please skip to the next subsection to see how to configure filesystems.+===== SMB/CIFS =====
  
-On the left panel go to Storage -> RAID Management and then on the left panel click '​Create'​Choose a name for your RAID array and then a RAID level. You can find out more about RAID levels on [[http://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Raid_levels|Wikipedia]]. You have to notice that RAID-0 is Stripe, RAID-1 is Mirror and JBOD is LinearThen choose the devices that you want to put in your RAID array and click '​Save'​. Don't forget to Save and Apply changes if needed.+This protocol is primarily used on Windows but it can also be accessed from virtually any other OSIf you use Windows open Windows Explorer ​and go to NetworkIf you already see tumaBox just click on it and you will have there the entire tumaBox storage.
  
-===== Filesystems =====+You can also map a drive for tumaBox. Just right click on Network and choose 'Map network drive'​. You will then have to enter \\192.168.1.1\tumaBox and then choose a preferred letter for the drive. You will then be able to use tumaBox storage just as any other drive.
  
-In order to be able to use your storage you need a filesystemOn the left panel go to Storage -> Filesystems and on the right panel click '​Create'​Choose your RAID array if you're using RAID or your HDD if you're not using RAIDChoose a label of your choice; this should be something that would help you identify the filesystem more easillyThen choose filesystem. We recommend using EXT4 if you'​re ​not sure. Then click '​OK',​ confirm and wait until the filesystem creation process is finishedThen click '​Mount'​ and apply the changes. The storage should be now accessible ​on your tumaBox.+On other operating systems the procedure is similar. Please refer to your operating system documentation regarding accessing Windows sharesYou will still have to use \\192.168.1.1\tumaBox ​if your computer does not automatically see the shareYou may also have to replace backslashes with slashes depending ​on your operating system.
  
-If you have several HDDs and you're not using RAID you should repeat the step for each device. Be carefull not to format drives other than HDDs (eg: flash stick, SSD etc.) because they are used differently.+===== TumaCloud subdomain =====
  
-====== Make tumaBox ​storage accessible ​from your local network ======+In order to make your tumaBox ​visible ​from the internet in a simple way you have to configure tumaCloud dynamic dns. You will need this service to access any tumaBox service from the internet, including Owncloud and Openvpn. This is an additional service provided by tumaBox for free for all tumaBox customers.
  
-Depending on your operating system ​and your preference ​you might want to use one of the several services listed below. Refer to your operating system documentation for how to access a specific service once you enable ​it on tumaBox.+In your tumaBox administration web interface (http://​192.168.1.1 from any browser) got to System -> Network -> Dynamic DNS. Choose a preferred name for your subdomain ​and check '​Enable'​. Then click '​Save'​ and '​Apply'​. If your subdomain has already been registered by another user an error message will appear and you will have to choose another name and repeat ​the procedure until it is successful.
  
-  * SMB/CIFS - this is the Windows native protocol for accessing files and folders over network. It is also supported by many other operating systems ​such as Linux or Mac OSIn order to enable it go to Services -> SMB/CIFStick the "Enable" ​box, click "Save" ​and then "ApplyThen you need to share something. In order to do so go to the '​Shares'​ tabClick '​Add' ​and at '​Shared folder' ​click the plus sign buttonGive it name and choose ​the HDD you want to shareThen choose the path that you want to share. If you want to share the entire HDD choose '/'​. Check that all other options suit your needs and then click '​Save'​ and '​Apply'​. Before ​you can connect to your share you have to create a new user for it. It's a good idea to use the same username that you use on the clientOn the left tab go to 'Acces Rights Management'​ -> User and on the right tab click '​Add'​. You must choose a username and password, click '​Save'​ and apply the changesOn your client ​you should ​now be able to access \\192.168.1.1\<​name of the share> with the coresponding username ​and passwordDepending ​on your operating system you might have to replace backslashes (\) with slashes (/)+===== Owncloud ===== 
-  * NFS - this is the protocol of choice for Unix/Linux but it's also supported by other operating systems. In the '​Settings'​ tab, tick '​Enable'​ and then save and apply changes. Now you need to share something over NFS. Go to the '​Shares'​ tab, Click '​Add'​ and at '​Shared folder'​ click the plus sign button. Give it name and choose ​the HDD you want to shareThen choose the path that you want to share. If you want to share the entire HDD choose ​'/'. Check the permissions and then click '​Save'​Next you have to choose the range of IPs that will have access to the shareIf you want your entire local network ​to access ​it choose 192.168.1.0/24. Check the privilege, click '​Save'​ and apply changes. In order to access the share you must have the username from the client ​configured on tumaBoxIn order to do so on the left tab go to 'Acces Rights Management' ​-> User and on the right tab click '​Add'​. You must choose a username (the same from the client) and passwordclick '​Save' ​and apply the changes. On your NFS client you can now access 192.168.1.1:/​export and find all your NFS exported directories here+ 
-  * FTP - this protocol ​is widely used on virtually all operating systems. It may come preinstalled on some Linux distros but you will have to install third party software on many other operating systems. For your local network you should probably stick with CIFS or NFS if you're not sure that you need FTP. +Owncloud ​is an open source software already preinstalled ​and preconfigured on tumaBox. It does what it name says: it allows you to use the entire tumaBox storage capacity to create your own private cloud. You can access it with any web browser (probably most popular), with client applications available for most popular ​operating systems or with webdav (for advanced users)You can share your files and folders, you can choose who has access ​to your datayou can let other users upload and download data; you can set limits and permissions to determine exactly ​"who" ​can do "what" ​with your storageOwncloud can also integrate with other cloud services. 
-  * Rsync - a powerfull tool for power usersIf you don't want to get your hands dirty stick to one of the other protocols.+ 
 +In order to access owncloud from the internet ​you first have to make tumaBox visible from the internet. In order to do this the most simple method is to get a dynamic dns subdomain from tumacloud (see the section above). Once you have configured tumaCloud dynamic dns successfully ​go to Diagnostics -> System Information in your tumaBox web administration interface. At the bottom of the table you will see the link to your tumaBox owncloudthe default username ​and password. When you click on the link your browser will complain about the connection not being secureThis is unfortunately ​limitation of the current technology and in this particular case you should mark the connection as trusted. Please refer to your browser documentation on how to do thisUnfortunately ​you will have to repeat this procedure on any other computer when you try to access tumaBox owncloud. If you want maximum security access owncloud only over Openvpn connection ​and then you can be sure that your connection is secure no matter how much your browser is complaining. 
 + 
 +Once you have bypassed your browser warnings ​you will see the owncloud login pageYour username is admin and the default ​password ​is the one you saw in the tumaBox administration interfaceOnce you login you should ​change ​the password ​and/or create a different accountPlease refer to owncloud documentation ​on how to do that
 + 
 +====== Openvpn ===== 
 + 
 +Openvpn ​is an open source project aimed at created vpns: virtual private network over the internet with encrypted connectionsWith openvpn ​you basically put yourself on your local network even if you're miles away from anywhere over the internetAnd you do this in a very secure way with encrypted connections. 
 + 
 +Openvpn is preconfigured and preactivated on tumaBox but you have to configure ​it on your computer/laptop/​tablet/​phone as well. In order to do this you will have to install ​the openvpn ​client ​for your deviceThen go to tumaBox administration web interface to Services ​-> Openvpn. In the Certificates ​tab you will already have 3 certificates. You will have to click on one of them, download itmove it to your device ​and use it in your openvpn ​client ​application. Please make sure that on each device ​you use a different certificate. You can create ​your own certificates as well
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 +Once the openvpn connection ​is activated properly your tumaBox ​will be accessible ​with the ip 172.16.1.1 from your device.
  
-If you want the services to be accessible from the entire internet don't forget to open the necessary ports in the firewall. The default is to let them accessible only from local network. 
  
 ====== What to do next ====== ====== What to do next ======
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