LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide
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LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Introduction Introduction The LANCOM vRouter is a software-based router that runs on a hypervisor. Virtualization allows you to customize the vRouter exactly for your needs. As it operates the LCOS operating system, it offers the same features as a hardware-based LANCOM router and it offers considerable flexibility. This installation guide describes how to put the LANCOM vRouter into operation.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Introduction 4 EN AA UPX file File for updating the software of existing vRouter installations created with LCOS 10.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on the VMware ESXi server Installation on the VMware ESXi server Requirements Following requirements must be met to successfully install the LANCOM vRouter on a VMware ESXi server: AA The LANCOM vRouter is available as an OVA file. AA VMware ESXi 6.0.0 or higher is running on a server with the Intel XEON processor with the AES extended instruction set (Intel AES-NI) and hardware virtualization (Intel VT-x).
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on the VMware ESXi server 1. Launch VMware ESXi, log in, and create a new virtual machine. EN 2. Set the creation type to "Deploy a virtual machine from an OVF or OVA file".
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on the VMware ESXi server 3. Enter a name for the virtual machine and select the ova file for the vRouter. EN 4 The name you enter here is the name of the router on the ESXi server and is not necessarily the name of the router in the LANCOM Management Cloud or in LANconfig. 4. Select the location where the virtual machine is stored.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on the VMware ESXi server 5. Read and agree to the license agreements from LANCOM Systems for the vRouter. EN 6. Assign at least one network to the vRouter. You can add more later in the properties of the virtual machine as you require. For Disk provisioning choose Thin.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on the VMware ESXi server 9 EN 7. (Optional) Here you specify some basic settings required for deploying the vRouter: AA Device name of the vRouter for its identification in the LANCOM Management Cloud and in LANconfig. AA The IPv4 address of the vRouter and the corresponding netmask (ETH-1 / LAN-1), separated by a space. AA The URL to a script file (.lcs), which can contain additional configuration parameters for the vRouter (TFTP or HTTP).
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on the VMware ESXi server 8. Complete the creation of the virtual machine. EN 9. After the Installation Wizard is finished, the vRouter is ready for use. If the network assigned to Ethernet1 contains a DHCP server, or if an IP address was assigned during the configuration, the vRouter can be accessed and configured over this network. 10. Continue with “Initial setup” on page 17.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server Requirements Following requirements must be met to successfully install the LANCOM vRouter on a Microsoft Hyper-V server: AA The LANCOM vRouter is available as a VHDX file. AA Microsoft Hyper‑V is running on a server with the Intel XEON processor with the AES extended instruction set (Intel AES-NI) and hardware virtualization (Intel VT-x).
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server 3. Give the virtual machine a name. EN 4. Select Generation 1.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server 13 EN 5. The memory at startup should be at least 512 MB. Depending on your product, you should allocate more memory as specified in the requirements. 6. Connect the network to a virtual switch you configured previously.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server 5 14 Note that the vRouter makes use of this virtual disk after the installation. EN 7. Connect the virtual hard disk of the LANCOM vRouter. To do this, select the *.vhdx file you received from LANCOM. If necessary, copy this to the desired location beforehand.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server 8. If applicable, go to the settings under Add hardware and add up to 5 more network adapters.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server 9. Start the virtual machine. EN 10. The LANCOM vRouter will now boot from the connected hard drive and complete the installation of the virtual machine. This phase can take some time. 11. Continue with “Initial setup” on page 17.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Initial setup Initial setup The following options are available for the initial setup: AA LANconfig AA WEBconfig Configuration with LANconfig LANconfig is a part of LANtools, the free LANCOM solution package. LANconfig has a wide range of applications, from the user-friendly commissioning of a single device with various Installation Wizards, to the holistic management of several devices. It is available on the LANCOM website free of charge.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Initial setup 4 The main device password is essential for resetting the vRouter. After running the basic setup wizard, you can continue with the configuration either manually or by means of the other Wizards. Internet connection Setting up an Internet connection is easily done with a Setup Wizard. Start the Setup Wizard from the context menu in LANconfig and follow the instructions.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Initial setup Configuration with WEBconfig Basic settings If the device has not yet been configured (e.g. during deployment on the ESXi or Hyper-V server), a basic setup wizard starts automatically for the configuration of basic parameters such as the main device password, device name, IP address, etc). 4 The main device password is essential for resetting the vRouter.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Initial setup Internet connection 5 Make sure that the Ethernet port you use for the Internet connection is not connected the LAN that is used to manage the vRouter. Registration & activation The functional scope of the LANCOM vRouter is determined by the license that was used to activate it.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Initial setup EN Activation using LANconfig To activate the license, you can either drag & drop the downloaded license file onto the frame next to the button Browse or use the Browse button to navigate to where the license file is stored. Use the OK button to upload the license file to the vRouter and complete the registration. 5 21 Please note: Deleting the vRouter from the ESXi or Hyper-V server also deletes the activated license.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Further information Further information Resetting the vRouter If you want to reconfigure the vRouter irrespective of any settings you have made, you can reset the vRouter to its default settings without affecting the license. You can perform the reset in the following ways: Reset via the command line interface (CLI) Open the CLI for the vRouter on the ESXi server or Hyper-V server, or connect to the vRouter via an SSH connection.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Further information 5 Integration into the LANCOM Management Cloud Only a few steps are required to integrate the LANCOM vRouter into the LANCOM Management Cloud. Create an activation code 1. In the LANCOM Management Cloud, open the Devices view and click Add new device. 2.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Further information 4 The Activation code button displays all of the activation codes created for this project in the Devices view. Using the activation code 1. In LANconfig, right-click to open the context menu of the vRouter and select the option Pair device with LANCOM Management Cloud... 2. In the dialog window that opens, enter the activation code that you generated previously and click the button OK.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Further information Documentation The full documentation for the LANCOM vRouter consists of the following parts: AA This Installation Guide offers an easy introduction for readers with knowledge of installing network components and routers and who are familiar with the workings of the basic network protocols. AA The LCOS Reference Manual fully addresses issues concerning the LANCOM operating system LCOS for this and all other models.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – LANCOM Service & Support LANCOM Service & Support LANCOM Support Installation Guide If you run into trouble during the installation or operation of your product, in most cases the enclosed Installation Guides will help you out. Support from specialist resellers Your LANCOM specialist reseller is your first choice as a competent contact person: www.lancom-systems.
LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – LANCOM Service & Support Online support from LANCOM is free of charge. Our experts will contact you as soon as possible. All of the current versions of the LCOS firmware, drivers, utilities and documentation for all LANCOM products are available for free download from our website. www.lancom-systems.com/downloads Partner support Depending on their level, LANCOM partners also receive additional support services and telephone support. More on our website: www.
