WYLMAN PEGASUS PEGASUS is the most secure remote desktop setup and the only one that provides end to end remote desktop access while effectively maintaining the air gapping of secured networks. It can be used in the most security sensitive systems.
User Manual Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your PEGASUS from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: You have read the safety information included.
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Optional DVI input/VGA input with the DVI-VGA adapter (included), can be used to receive video signal from Target computer. 9. Keyboard & Mouse Port (Micro USB Type B) Used to transfer the Keyboard & Mouse Commands from PEGASUS to Target Computer. 10. Power Switch Used as the master on/off switch for PEGASUS.
Shield
(Section
7.4)" section for details on loading the PEGASUS Shield software to the USB drive. Please make sure that the included PEGASUS Shield USB drive is labeled with the same serial number as your PEGASUS device. For security, these are the only USB drive that will work with your PEGASUS. Any other USB drive will be detected as a security thread and PEGASUS will immediately shutdown.
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If your need different cable length please contact WYLMAN for support. 5. SVGA Cable (6 ft) SVGA Cable with Ferrites (1.8 M / 6 ft). This cable to be used to connect the Target machine DVI output to PEGASUS DVI input (DVI to VGA adapter must be used, included).
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This cable must be connected to establish a session, even if the session was View only session. 7. VGA to DVI Adapter Converts the VGA video signal to DVI video signal to be compatible with PEGASUS DVI input. To be used together with the VGA cable when the Target machine video output is VGA.
PEGASUS system time and Target machine time are synchronized. If a hardware change was done to the Target machine or assigning a new Target machine, PEGASUS Shield must be reconfigured. Please contact support@wylman.com for assistance.
1. Plus the provided PEGASUS Shield USB in the machine you want to assign as PEGASUS Target 2. Browse to the root folder on the USB drive, the USB should only have one file "Pegasus Target ID.exe" 3. Before running the program, right click on the file, select properties and then go to Digital Signatures Tab 4.
User Manual 8. You may save the ID to a text file by pressing "Save ID to File" then email this file to WYLMAN to prepare your license (Typically takes 1 business day) 9. The ID may be provided to WYLMAN in a phone call if the user is not comfortable sending the encrypted text, call +1-832-632-4400 for assistance 10.
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PEGASUS will state the problem on the Splash screen and shutdown. If this happens, contact WYLMAN for support Make sure no external removable drives are connected to PEGASUS, this will be detected as a security threat and PEGASUS will shutdown.
User Manual process 7.3 Deactivation This procedure explains how to deactivate your PEGASUS. PEGASUS must be deactivated and reactivated in order to pair it with a different target machine. This procedure assumes PEGASUS is already activated. The procedure assumes that PEGASUS is connected to the internet.
7.4 Activating/Updating PEGASUS Shield This procedure explains how to activate or update your PEGASUS Shield. This procedure assumes that PEGASUS has already been activated and connected to the internet and Administrator is logged in. 1. Go to Options -> Shield Manager 2.
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4. If an unapproved USB drive was inserted, PEGASUS will detect it as a security thread and disable it and immediately shutdown. 5. If the assigned USB device was inserted it will be detected and the system will check on the PEGASUS Shield software version (if any) on it.
PEGASUS has four users, below we will explain the access privileges of each. 1. None: If no PEGASUS users are logged in, there is absolutely no access to the user except to log in as a different user. 2. Viewer: Viewer will be able to Shutdown PEGASUS and Start a View session, while in the session they can only view the desktop of the target machine.
After failing to login for three times, the system will display the Session ID Also additional users will be added to the users list Password Reset is not a user, however it is used to reset all PEGASUS password to the default password "WYLMAN" in case the administrator password is lost.
8.4 Resetting Passwords If administrator password is lost, PEGASUS user must contact WYLMAN for support with passwords reset. To get access to Password Reset, type a wrong password for any user selected and try to log in three times.
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Enter the password reset user as the password for the Password Reset User the click "Login". If the Session ID provided to WYLMAN support was correct, and the password rest token typed correctly, all passwords will be reset to the default password "WYLMAN" including PEGASUS Password.
If enabled, the system will automatically logout the user when session ends on timeout. Shutdown PEGASUS on session timeout If enabled, the system will automatically shutdown PEGASUS when session ends on timeout. Apply to sessions terminated on no activity Available when session termination on no activity option is enabled. If enabled the system will apply the logout and shutdown settings on a session terminated on no user activity.
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Options for email used for sending invitations: 1. Send invitation emails on my behalf When selected, the system will be sending invitations from pegasus@wylman.com. This email is not monitored and configured to not keep records of any sent emails. 2. Use my own email to send invitation emails When selected, the user can configure the email he wants to use to send invitations to remote user.
The email configurations made here will also apply to the notifications sent by the IP Watchdog. 9.1.4 Remote Access This section is used to configure the remote access tool used by the remote user to access PEGASUS, this information also can be sent to the remote user in the invitation email.
User Manual When selected the system will automatically show the required credentials fields to access PEGASUS using TeamViewer TeamViewer access requires the PEGASUS ID and the password, to get those credentials click on Launch TeamViewer to show the TeamViewer screen.
To send to multiple emails and/or phones, addresses must be separated by a semicolon " ; " 9.1.6 Security PEGASUS has the ability to detect changes made to remote desktop connections made to it and provides the user with options to terminate the sessions, logout the user, or Shutdown PEGASUS in case a change was detected.
User Manual The administrator should select the security measures needed for their use. WYLMAN pre-configured the system with the advised security measures. Security measure configured logout and shutdown will always be active even if there is no active session. 9.2 Network Settings 9.2.1 Network Adapters...
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If a new adapter was connected or removed after opening this window, click "Refresh Adapters" to update the adapters list. For maximum security, PEGASUS will only allow the approved network adapters to work. Any external non- approve network adapters plugged in the PEGASUS it will be automatically disabled.
User Manual When a network adapter is selected PEGASUS will show available details and IPv4 settings. Please contact your network administrator for help on how to configure your adapter(s) to connect to LAN and internet. After making changes to adapter IPv4 settings, click "Save IP configuration" to apply the new settings.
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"Connect". The current connection status is displayed at the top of the access points list. The current status of Network and Wi-Fi is always available on the status bar at the bottom of the PEGASUS main window.
User Manual If the profile was erased for an access point while it was connected, PEGASUS will automatically disconnect from the access point. 9.3 PEGASUS Settings 9.3.1 PEGASUS Password This section explains how to change the PEGASUS Password. To access Session Time go to Options -> PEGASUS Settings -> PEGASUS Password tab "WYLMAN"...
User Manual Automatically Check for Updates When enabled and only if PEGASUS is activated and when administrator is logged in, the system will automatically check on available updates. Refer to "Check
for
Updates
(Section
9.7)" section for details on how to perform the PEGASUS update process.
This option is only available after PEGASUS has been activated. Although PEGASUS Shield USB drive has a lot of extra space, WYLMAN strongly recommends not to use this drive for anything other than the intended use, which is the paring between PEGASUS and its target machine and authenticating sessions.
To check for available updates for PEGASUS Shield, PEGASUS must be connected to the internet. Copy Local Shield to USB Drive When clicked and if the authorized Shield USB drive is inserted into PEGASUS, the local Shield software will be copied to the Shield USB drive.
To activate or deactivate PEGASUS the activation code must be used. If you have more than one PEGASUS device, DO NOT mix the activation code, if an activation code assigned to a different PEGASUS was used, it will be detected on the next startup and disabled.
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If the verification failed the user will get the message below: If getting problems with updates persisted, please contact WYLMAN for support. If verification succeeded, the user may choose to install the update right away, or click "No" to install it later.
Video connection is used to get the desktop display of the target machine to PEGASUS. PEGASUS has 2 video inputs, HDMI and DVI. If the target machine has a VGA output, PEGASUS has VGA to DVI converter to be used with the VGA cable (both the cable and converter are included with PEGASUS accessories).
Microsoft Remote Desktop connection will be included in the email. PEGASUS TeamViewer ID Available if TeamViewer was selected in the session settings. If checked, PEGASUS ID will be included in the email. PEGASUS TeamViewer Password Available if TeamViewer was selected in the session settings. If checked, PEGASUS TeamViewer password will be included in the email.
This procedure assumes PEGASUS is activated and PEGASUS Shield software has been downloaded and copied to the Shield USB drive. To start a view session, PEGASUS must be connected to internet or LAN (LAN will only allow Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection), powered up and connected to target machine, then follow the procedure below: 1.
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PEGASUS and target machine times must be synchronized for the authentication process to work. Refer to "System
Time
(Section
9.4)" section for details. 7. The local user enters the PEGASUS code provided by the remote user in PEGASUS Shield software, then click "Authenticate".
Changing video source may not work correctly from the first time and restarting the session and/or PEGASUS may be required. PEGASUS remembers the last video source that was used, so it is advised that the local user would adjust this option before inviting a remote user for a session.
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PEGASUS and target machine times must be synchronized for the authentication process to work. Refer to "System
Time
(Section
9.4)" section for details. 7. The local user enters the PEGASUS code provided by the remote user in PEGASUS Shield software, then click "Authenticate".
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Changing video source may not work correctly from the first time and restarting the session and/or PEGASUS may be required. PEGASUS remembers the last video source that was used, so it is advised that the local user would adjust this option before inviting a remote user for a session.
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