Installation Instructions

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LANCOM vRouter Installation Guide – Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a LANCOM vRouter.
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. This consists of the following steps:
A Installing the vRouter on a hypervisor (VMware ESXi server or Microsoft
Hyper-V)
A Initial setup of the vRouter
A Registration and activation of the vRouter
The document continues with further information about operating the
LANCOM vRouter, as well as information on the LANCOM Service &
Support.
The LANCOM vRouter operates either on a VMware ESXi server (see
“Installation on the VMware ESXi server” on page 5) or a Microsoft
Hyper-V (see “Installation on a Microsoft Hyper-V server” on page 11).
vRouter files
The following files are available for the vRouter:
A OVA file
Basic package for deploying a vRouter in VMware ESXi
A VHD file
Virtual disk image for deploying a vRouter in Microsoft Hyper-V