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  • Page 1 anonab Startup Guide...
  • Page 2 Startup Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 6: Welcome To Pro

    Tor-enabled router. Both Tor and VPNs are effective tools for remaining anony- mous when browsing online, accessing blocked content, and deterring big data collection and hackers. With PRO, you can access a VPN and/or route your traffic over the Tor network wherever you have an Internet connection. Whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go, set up and use is easy.

  • Page 7: Pro At A Glance

    PRO at a glance WAN Port (Uplink) Micro USB (Power) Status Indication LED Device Reset Port LAN Port File Sharing USB Port anonabox PRO...

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    PRO 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 PRO...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Pro

    PRO anonabox PRO is a portable, WiFi–enabled VPN and Tor router. This innovative device will provide security and flexibility of both VPN and Tor. Use VPN and Tor simultaneously or independently. You can connect to a wide range of WiFi devices, or directly through an Ethernet LAN connection.

  • Page 11: Step 1 Getting Started

    STEP 1 GETTING STARTED Plug in your PRO 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 PRO (contin.) Connect to the PRO OPTION 1: LAN Connection (Recommended. For WiFi Skip to Option 2) Connect the PRO 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 anonabox-pro from...

  • Page 13: Step 2 Accessing The User Interface

    User Interface and can move on to Step 3 (Pg11). OPTION 2: New Users /After a Reset: You’ll see a yellow box indicating that you do not have an admin password. Click login with a blank password field. anonabox PRO...
  • Page 14 PRO (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

    STEP 3 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 anonabox-pro listed in the ‘Wireless Overview’ section. anonabox PRO...
  • Page 16 Click ‘Save & Apply.’ IMPORTANT: Users connected wirelessly will need to reconnect to the renamed PRO 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 PRO 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 anonabox PRO 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. anonabox PRO...
  • Page 20 PRO (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. anonabox PRO...
  • Page 22 Open a private web browser and verify Internet connectivity. Troubleshooting If your device’s WiFi/Air Port no longer shows your PRO, or you are unable to reconnect to the PRO, 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 PRO via LAN or per- form 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’. anonabox PRO...
  • Page 24 PRO (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: Step 6 Configure Tor

    All users will need to activate Tor if this feature is desired. The Tor firewall within the PRO is not maintained after a reboot or power interruption. We recommend re-checking to ensure Tor is active before proceeding to use the Internet.
  • Page 26 PRO (contin.) Check if you’re connected to Tor by navigating to https://check.torproject.org/ You should see this screen: *You can also verify your connection to Tor by using the ‘Status’ tab in the User Interface and select ‘Tor’. Under Tor Circuit Status, you should see something like this: Disconnect the same way, but click ‘Stop Tor’.

  • Page 27: Tips & Troubleshooting

    & troubleshooting anonabox PRO...
  • Page 28 Seeing the welcome page, but can’t access the User Interface? Your browser has likely cached this page and you’ve lost your connection to the PRO. If the device does not show as an available network and has power, you will need to connect the PRO to your device via LAN or force reset.
  • Page 29 User Interface via a LAN Ethernet connection, or will be forced to reset the device to connect wirelessly. If you plug your PRO in and do not see an active indicator light at start-up, this may be a sign that your previous configura- tion could not be reactivated.
  • Page 30 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 PRO User Interface through the computer that you’ve downloaded the updated firmware. Use the ‘System’ tab and select ‘Backup/Flash Firmware.’...
  • Page 31 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’. anonabox PRO...
  • Page 32 If you’re interested in using the USB device for a particular purpose and you can not find adequate support on our website, please feel free to email us at info@anonabox.com. We will try and assist you as best as we can. To you get started: Plug-in your USB device into the USB port.
  • Page 33 PRO...
  • Page 34 Startup Guide...
  • Page 35 (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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