> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tmediadocs.telcobridges.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tmediadocs.telcobridges.com/products/tmedia/installation/baremetal-installation.md). # TMG7800 Installation Instructions \_\_ForceTOC\_\_ \*\*NOTE:\*\*The TMG7800 controller software can now be installed on a virtual machine, VMware or KVM-based (like Proxmox). Please contact for more details. ### Requirements Minimal server requirements: * 64-bit server * Console access through serial port or keyboard/monitor ports * Optical disk drive (or USB) * At least Four Ethernet interfaces * one for management (mgmt) * two for control (ctrl) * At least one for SIP performance option. See list of supported Network Interface Cards (NICs) here: [List of supported NICs](/other-pages/operations/list-of-supported-network-interface-cards.md) ### Getting the ISO Please contact our [support team](mailto:support@telcobridges.com) to get a copy of the latest TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO and the product product key (VTB-XXXX-XXXX). #### Prepare an ISO burned onto a bootable USB flash drive or a DVD Use a software application to burn the ISO image to a USB flash drive. On Windows, [Rufus](https://rufus.ie/en/) is known to work with the TMG7800-CTRL-SW ISO, however, any similar application should work.\ When using Rufus, make sure you have these settings: * Partition scheme: MBR * Target system: BIOS or UEFI * Volume label (keep default): "**CENTOS 7 X8**" * File system: FAT32 Press START, then select: * Write in ISO Image Mode (Recommended) ### Installing the hardware 1. Identify which Ethernet networks you need and connect them to your server. 2. Refer to [TMG7800 Installation Guide](https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/1/14/TMG7800_Installation_Guide_Issue3.0.pdf) for your hardware setup. ### Installing the ISO The installation process will *reformat* the server's disks and install all the necessary software. #### Physical installation steps 1. Access the console of the server. Usually, this is achieved by connecting a keyboard and screen to the server. 2. Plug in your USB flash drive and boot from that drive. * Alternatively, insert the DVD in the optical drive of your server and boot from the DVD drive. 3. You should get the "Virtual Appliance Installer" menu on your display:
4. Press the 'R' key followed by the 'ENTER' key to start the installation.
5. Wait for the installation process to complete. When the installation is complete, the server will reboot. * Important: Make sure to remove the DVD from the drive while the server is rebooting. If you are returned to the "Virtual Appliance Installer", just eject the CD or remove the USB flash drive and reboot again. 6. It may take a couple of minutes for the system to be brought up after the first reboot. Until the WebPortal is accessible, do **not** reboot the newly created machine to allow the installation to complete properly. #### Changing the root password 1. Use the console to login into the server 1. user: root 2. password: root 2. Change the password to something stronger than root: `# passwd`\ `New password: ........`\ `Retype new password: ........`\ `passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.` #### Assigning IP address By default, all detect network interfaces will have DHCP enabled. Thus, the server might already have an IP address assigned if the network has a DHCP server running. In such case, you can display and use it to access the web portal configuration panel. 1. Retrieve an IP address assigned by DHCP `# ifconfig` If you want to assigned a static IP address, you will need to configure it manually. 1. Use **tbchangeip** shell command and answered questions to changed your Ethernet interface address: `# tbchangeip` #### Accessing the TMG7800-CTRL-SW web portal 1. Open a web browser to the IP of your server, on port 12358. Example if your server address is 192.168.178.30, the URL would be:\ 2. You should get to the TMG7800-CTRL Configuration Wizard
From here, you can go to [Web Portal Initial Configuration Guide](/configuration/web-portal-3-3/system.md) to continue the installation. ### Web Portal Initial Configuration Click on the following link to pursue installation from the web portal: [TMG7800-CTRL-SW:WebPortal:Initial Configuration](/configuration/web-portal-3-3/system.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://tmediadocs.telcobridges.com/products/tmedia/installation/baremetal-installation.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.