# Initial Setup

#### Before You Begin <a href="#before-you-begin" id="before-you-begin"></a>

The initial configuration of the SBC is carried out by accessing a configuration wizard in a web browser (Chrome, Firefox or other). Before you begin, you must have the following information on hand:

* Product key: In the following VTB-XXX-XXXX format. If you do not have this key, please go to our [ProSBC Download site](http://www2.telcobridges.com/ProSBCDownload) .
* Hostname of the unit. It is important to set the host name correctly and to not modify it later, otherwise you will need a new license.
* Will the system be used as a standalone unit or in a Primary/Secondary configuration?
* Does the system require external transcoding? For example, G.711 to G.729a transcoding.
* The role of each of the network interface.

Once you have this information, proceed as described in the following procedures:

#### Initial configuration of ProSBC  <a href="#initial-configuration-of-prosbc-or-freesbc" id="initial-configuration-of-prosbc-or-freesbc"></a>

1- Open a web browser to the IP of your server, on port 12358. For example, if your server address is 192.168.178.30, the URL would be: [http://192.168.178.30:12358](http://192.168.178.30:12358/)&#x20;

2- A Configuration Wizard is displayed.

* Click Continue

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3- Accept the EULA agreement

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4- Enter your activation key and hostname Note: You do not need to enter the host name for AWS. &#x20;

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5- Enter your SSH and WEB root password Note: You do not need to enter the SSH password for AWS. &#x20;

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6- Select the configuration of your SBC. Either standalone, or in a Primary/Secondary configuration Note: This does not apply for AWS.

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7- If the system requires external transcoding, select it here. As an example, if the system needs G.711 to G.729a transcoding, then select yes. Note: This does not apply for AWS. &#x20;

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8- In this window, you define the role of the network adapters in the system. The following is a short description of each type:

* mgmt: Used for management of the system (suggested name: mgmt0)
* ctrl0: Used for communication with the external transcoding devices (suggested name: ctrl0)
* ctrl1: Same as ctrl0. Adds redundancy (suggested name: ctrl1)
* LAN/WAN: SIP/RTP access to private network (suggested name: LAN0) or public network (suggested name: WAN0).

You must configure all IP interfaces. If you are not sure, configure them as management interfaces.&#x20;

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```
Note: Select the "+" sign to acces more information about an interface.
```

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```
Note: If 1+1 (control networks ctrl0/ctrl1) or multiple vlan interfaces are needed, make sure all of them are assigned to the appropriate MAC address taken from the Platform (VMware Instance settings or other)  
```

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9- To add an Ethernet Bonding, click Add Bonding.

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10- Enter a name for the Bonding Pair, followed by the LAN/WAN1 and LAN/WAN 2.

* When you are done, click Continue.

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11- A Confirmation window is displayed.

* If you are satisfied with the configuration, click Confirm.

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12- A warning message is displayed alerting you to the possible interruption of the IP interfaces when the change is applied.

* Click OK.

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13- After the bonding configuration is complete, you must reboot the system.&#x20;

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#### Configure the IP Interface of the Ethernet Bonded Port <a href="#configure-the-ip-interface-of-the-ethernet-bonded-port" id="configure-the-ip-interface-of-the-ethernet-bonded-port"></a>

To use the newly created Ethernet bonded port, you must configure the VLAN port and IP interface.

1-Select IP Interface from the navigation bar. ![](https://telcobridges.gitbook.io/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.telcobridges.com%2Fw%2Fimages%2Fe%2Fef%2F7_IP_Interface_NavBar_A.png\&width=300\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=771efcca\&sv=1)

2-Select the IP Interfaces tab.

* Click Create New IP Interface.

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3-Configure the VLAN port and IP address that will be used to access the Ethernet Bond interface.

* The following image shows the bond0 configured port.

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