Anonabox Tunneler Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide...
  • Page 2 Startup Guide...
  • Page 3 Welcome! We’ve been expecting you. Table of Contents welcome to Tunneler Tunneler at a glance what’s in the box what you need setting up your Tunneler Step 1 GETTING STARTED Step 2 ACCESSING THE USER INTERFACE Step 3 CONFIGURE WIFI...
  • Page 5 Tunneler Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 6: Welcome To Tunneler

    With Tunneler, you can access a VPN wherever you have an Internet con- nection, whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go. Set up and use is easy...
  • Page 7: Tunneler At A Glance

    Tunneler at a glance WAN Port (Uplink) Micro USB (Power) Status Indication LED Device Reset Port LAN Port Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Tunneler by anonabox what you need Standard Ethernet cable (recommended) WAN + LAN Connections are available through Ethernet connections. With WiFi uplink, connections can be completely wireless, but we recommend carrying an Ethernet cord for easy and direct access to the User Interface and for added security.
  • Page 9 Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Tunneler

    Tunneler Tunneler is easy to set up. and simple enough for even the novice user. Its designed to be plug–and–play. In just a few simple steps, your device will be running and you can browse the web using a VPN. Perform the following steps in order to ensure the device connects properly.
  • Page 11: Step 1 Getting Started

    STEP 1 GETTING STARTED Plug in your Tunneler into your computer, or other USB ports, using the provided USB power cord. Other power cords may not be compatible. The Status Indication LED will blink while power is supplied. Micro USB...
  • Page 12 Tunneler (contin.) Connect to the Tunneler OPTION 1: LAN Connection (Recommended. For WiFi Skip to Option 2) Connect the Tunneler to your device with an Ethernet cable via the LAN port. LAN Port OPTION 2: Wireless WiFi Connection: Make sure your device’s WiFi is active and select anbx-tunneler from...
  • Page 13: Step 2 Accessing The User Interface

    Screen. Navigate back to the Welcome Screen at any time by clicking on the Anonabox logo in the upper left corner of the page. OPTION 1: Returning Users (New Users Skip to Option 2): Use the ‘Advanced’ tab and you will login with your previously selected password.
  • Page 14 Tunneler (contin.) Set Admin Password (Recommended) Use the ‘System’ tab and select ‘Administration’. Admin password. Choose a new password using a combination of letters, numbers, and characters for best security. Make sure you remember this! If you ever forget it, you will need to reset the device to regain access.
  • Page 15: Step 3 Configure Wifi

    CONFIGURE WIFI (RECOMMENDED) From the User Interface, use the ‘Network’ drop down and select ‘WiFi’. Set WiFi Network Name (Optional) Click the ‘Edit’ button to the right of the SSID anbx-Tunneler listed in the ‘Wireless Overview’ section. Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 16 Click ‘Save & Apply.’ IMPORTANT: Users connected wirelessly will need to reconnect to the renamed Tunneler by selecting the named network from their device’s WiFi/Air Port. You do not need to wait for the spinning status wheel to resolve. Refresh page after connecting to new WiFi name.
  • Page 17 Click ‘Save & Apply.’ IMPORTANT: Users connected wirelessly will need to reconnect to their Tunneler by selecting the named network from their device’s WiFi/Air Port. You will be prompted for your new password. You do not need to wait for the spinning status wheel to resolve.
  • Page 18: Step 4 Connect To The Internet

    CONNECT TO THE INTERNET CONNECT TO THE INTERNET Returning Users, Your Tunneler will automatically implement any saved settings, including connecting to saved WiFi connections that are enabled and within range. Check the ‘Wireless Overview’ page for current connectivity or follow these steps to connect to a new wireless network.
  • Page 19 From the ‘Wireless Overview’ Page, click the ‘Scan’ button to find wireless networks that are within range. Select the desired network you’d like to connect to by clicking the appropriate ‘Join Network’ button. Make sure the ‘Replace Wireless Configuration’ box is unchecked. Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 20 Tunneler (contin.) Specify the ‘WPA pass phrase,’ AKA password, specific to the network you are joining. *The data shown in the ‘Interface Configuration’ section is auto-populated. Do not change this information or you will not connect successfully to the wireless network you’re joining.
  • Page 21 Under the Interface Configuration Section, click on the ‘Wireless Security’ tab. Confirm and/or re-enter the appropriate password for the Internet connection in the field labelled ‘Key’. Click ‘Save & Apply ‘and re-check connection. Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 22 Open a private web browser and verify Internet connectivity. Troubleshooting If your device’s WiFi/Air Port no longer shows your Tunneler, or you are unable to reconnect to the Tunneler, there may have been an error when configuring the Internet connection. You will need to use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to the Tunneler via LAN or perform a hard reset to access the User Interface.
  • Page 23: Step 5 Configure Vpn

    Check with your VPN service provider for configuration support for ‘OpenVPN’ or ‘OpenWRT’ before attempting to configure. Click the ‘Enable’ box. Put in your account credentials (user name and password). Select desired server location. Click ‘Save & Apply’. Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 24 Tunneler (contin.) Verify VPN Connection Check that ‘Yes’ appears next to ‘Started’ in the ‘VPN Status’ section when page refreshes. ‘Public IP’ should reflect the VPN location in about 30 seconds. Confirm that you were successful. Go to http://whatismyip.com...
  • Page 25: Tips & Troubleshooting

    & troubleshooting Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 26 If the device does not show as an available network and has power, you will need to connect the Tunneler to your device via LAN or force reset. NOTE: if daisy-chained, or if the Tunneler was connected via LAN to another device, try unplugging this connection to see if the WiFi appears as an available network in the next 60-90 seconds.
  • Page 27 User Interface via a LAN Ethernet connection, or will be forced to reset the device to connect wirelessly. If you plug your Tunneler in and do not see an active indicator light at start-up, this may be a sign that your previous configuration could not be reactivated.
  • Page 28 Read the information and default to instructions online for the latest updates. Updates usually require you to download the firmware to a computer. Connect to the Tunneler User Interface through the computer that you’ve downloaded the updated firmware. Use the ‘System’ tab and select ‘Backup/Flash Firmware.’...
  • Page 29 Click the ‘Add’ button above any networks in the status section. Name your network in the ESSID field. Make sure ‘Access Point’ is selected in the ‘Mode’ drop down. Select the LAN box in the ‘Network’ field. Click ‘Save & Apply’. Tunneler by anonabox...
  • Page 30 Other Troubleshooting anonabox.com is a great resource for common issues. Check here regularly. Carry an Ethernet cable for connection via LAN. This provides you direct access to the User Interface in case configuration issues disallow access wirelessly. Reset button. Seriously, this might be your best troubleshooting tool.
  • Page 31 (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. delcaration of conformity (Europe) Hereby, anonabox.com, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC.

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