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- Page 1 Startup Guide...
- Page 2 Startup Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Welcome! We’ve been expecting you. Table of Contents welcome to Fawkes Fawkes at a glance what’s in the box what you need setting up your Fawkes Step 1 GETTING STARTED Step 2 ACCESSING THE USER INTERFACE Step 3 CONFIGURE WIFI... - Page 5 Fawkes anonabox PRO...
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Page 6: Welcome To Fawkes
This routing is an effective means of masking your IP Address, which can be used to finger priont your Internet traffic. When used properly, Tor, and Fawkes, is a powerful privacy tool. Using Tor also provides access to .Onion domains, also known as the Deep or Dark Web. -
Page 7: Fawkes At A Glance
Fawkes at a glance WAN Port (Uplink) Micro USB (Power) Status Indication LED Device Reset Port LAN Port anonabox PRO... -
Page 8: What's In The Box
Fawkes by anonabox micro usb power cable 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...
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Page 10: Setting Up Your Fawkes
Fawkes Fawkes is a portable, WiFi–enabled Tor router. This innovative device will provide pri- vacy in a flexible hardware package. You can connect to a wide range of WiFi devices, or directly through an Ethernet LAN connection. For the novice and professional alike, we’re sure you’ll love your Fawkes. -
Page 11: Step 1 Getting Started
STEP 1 GETTING STARTED Plug in your Fawkes 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 Fawkes (contin.) Connect to the Fawkes OPTION 1: LAN Connection (Recommended. For WiFi Skip to Option 2) Connect the Fawkes 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-fawkes from...
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Page 13: Step 2 Accessing The User Interface
Welcome 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 Fawkes (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.
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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 anbx-fawkes listed in the ‘Wireless Overview’ section. anonabox PRO... - Page 16 Click ‘Save & Apply.’ IMPORTANT: Users connected wirelessly will need to reconnect to the renamed Fawkes 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 Fawkes 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.
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Page 18: Step 4 Connect To The Internet
CONNECT TO THE INTERNET CONNECT TO THE INTERNET Returning Users, Your Fawkes 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 Fawkes (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 Fawkes, or you are unable to reconnect to the Fawkes, 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 Fawkes via LAN or perform a hard reset to access the User Interface.
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Page 23: Step 5 Configure Tor
CONFIGURE TOR All users will need to activate Tor if this feature is desired. The Tor firewall within the Fawkes 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 24 Fawkes (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’.
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Page 25: Tips & Troubleshooting
& troubleshooting anonabox PRO... - Page 26 If the device does not show as an available network and has power, you will need to connect the Fawkes to your device via LAN or force reset. NOTE: if daisy-chained, or if the Fawkes 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 Fawkes 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 Fawkes 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’. anonabox PRO...
- Page 30 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.
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- Page 33 (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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