> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/telecom-references/voice-and-media/prosbc-freesbc-initial-configuration.md).

# ProSBC/FreeSBC Initial Configuration

\*\*\*Applies to version(s): v3.0, v3.1\*\*\*

### Before You Begin

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 or FreeSBC

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>

2- A Configuration Wizard is displayed.

* Click **Continue**

![1 recovery welcome A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/8/80/1_recovery_welcome_A.png)

3- Accept the EULA agreement

![TSBC SW EULA agreement 1](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/3/3f/TSBC_SW_EULA_agreement_1.png)

4- Enter your activation key and hostname

Note: You do not need to enter the host name for AWS.

![TSBC SW Enter activation key 1](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/0/03/TSBC_SW_Enter_activation_key_1.png)

5- Enter your SSH and WEB root password

Note: You do not need to enter the SSH password for AWS.

![TSBC SW Enter SSH WEB Password](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/4/46/TSBC-SW_Enter_SSH_WEB_Password.png)

6- Select the configuration of your SBC. Either standalone, or in a Primary/Secondary configuration

Note: This does not apply for AWS.

![TSBC SW standalone 1](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/1/1f/TSBC_SW_standalone_1.png)

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.

![TSBC SW transcoding 1](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/5/58/TSBC_SW_transcoding_1.png)

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.

![2 Recovery before bonding A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/0/0e/2_Recovery_before_bonding_A.png)

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

![TSBC SW choose LAN interface role 2](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/c/cf/TSBC_SW_choose_LAN_interface_role_2.png)

```
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)  <br/>
```

![Initial screen Match MAC 1](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/e/e0/Initial_screen_Match_MAC_1.png) ![Network adapters MAC Address primary 1](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/d/d8/Network_adapters_MAC_Address_primary_1.png)

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

![2 Recovery before bonding ClickAddBondingA](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/4/43/2_Recovery_before_bonding_ClickAddBondingA.png)

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

* When you are done, click **Continue**.

![3 Recovery after bonding A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/e/e1/3_Recovery_after_bonding_A.png)

11- A **Confirmation** window is displayed.

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

![4 Recovery confirm bonding A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/9/96/4_Recovery_confirm_bonding_A.png)

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

* Click **OK**.

![5 Recovery Warning end confirm bonding A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/9/9f/5_Recovery_Warning_end_confirm_bonding_A.png)

13- After the bonding configuration is complete, you must reboot the system.

![6 Following bonding configuration warning reboot is required A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/f/f6/6_Following_bonding_configuration_warning_reboot_is_required_A.png)

### Configure the IP Interface of the Ethernet Bonded Port

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.

![7 IP Interface NavBar A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/e/ef/7_IP_Interface_NavBar_A.png)

2-Select the **IP Interfaces** tab.

* Click **Create New IP Interface**.

![7 Need to configure VLAN port and ip inetrface to use created bonding Before A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/3/3a/7_Need_to_configure_VLAN_port_and_ip_inetrface_to_use_created_bonding_Before_A.png)

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.

![7 Need to configure VLAN port and ip interface to use created bonding After A](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/3/31/7_Need_to_configure_VLAN_port_and_ip_interface_to_use_created_bonding_After_A.png)

### Downloading the license

Once the configuration is completed, you will be asked to retrieve the license seed of this unit to allow for the installation of the license.

```
To learn how to do this, refer to: [[Toolpack:Downloading a License SBC A| Downloading a License for SBC Units]]<br/>
To get help, please contact [mailto:support@telcobridges.com TelcoBridges TB Support].
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