Section 4 – Initial Configuration
4.1 Build from Image
If you are building or rebuilding your Mutiny system, this can be done using either:
- A build ISO burned to DVD (created from our ISO download image)
- An OVA bundle for virtual appliances (see Section 12)
Insert the CD/DVD, power on the appliance, and use the boot menu (typically F6) to boot from the CD-ROM. Follow the on-screen instructions.
You may require an external USB DVD drive, which are widely available.
The build process takes only a few minutes. Once complete, the appliance will automatically power down.
Remove the installation media and restart the appliance.
4.2 Configure the Appliance Using the Console or Virtual Console
Press the power button to start the Mutiny appliance.
During start-up, you will see system messages scrolling on the screen. This is normal and indicates the operating system is loading.
Once the appliance has started, you will see the Mutiny console screen:
The Mutiny console displays current network configuration and provides options to modify network settings or shut down the system cleanly.
Log in using:
- Username: superadmin@mutiny.com
- Password: password
These credentials match the Super Admin user in the web interface. Additional console-only accounts (admin and mutiny) exist for basic shutdown access.
Select option 2 to enter the interface configuration screen, then select the interface you wish to configure.
Only one interface is required for monitoring. We recommend configuring ETH1 for network monitoring and reserving ETH0 for administrative or maintenance access.
Using the menu options, configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to match your network.
Once complete, your Mutiny system should be accessible from your desktop or laptop.
Open a web browser and navigate to the configured IP address.
Log in using:
- Username: superadmin@mutiny.com
- Password: password
Please proceed to Section 5 to complete the basic system setup.
If you are restoring an existing configuration, see:
https://mutiny.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/5000049741-how-do-we-transfer-our-config-to-a-new-mutiny-unit
4.3 Using a Laptop or PC to Configure a Physical Appliance
This method uses a direct, cross-over Ethernet connection between your laptop/PC and the Mutiny appliance.
Do not connect the appliance to your production network at this stage.
Configure the Ethernet adapter on your laptop or PC with the following static settings:
- IP address: 192.168.100.151
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Using a cross-over Ethernet cable, connect your laptop or PC to LAN1 (left-hand port).
Power on the appliance.
Open a command prompt and run:
ping -t 192.168.100.150
While the appliance boots, you may see messages such as “Destination host unreachable” or “Request timed out”. This is normal.
After a few minutes, you should begin to receive replies:
Open an up-to-date web browser and navigate to:
http://192.168.100.150:81
This is the web-based maintenance interface.
Log in using:
- Username: superadmin@mutiny.com
- Password: password
Both the username and password are case sensitive.
Once logged in, you will see tabs allowing basic system configuration.
Select the [Network] tab.
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for ETH1 to values appropriate for your network, then select [Update] to save.
You can now connect LAN2 to your network. We recommend connecting the appliance close to the network core to minimise path length to critical devices.
Your Mutiny system should now be accessible from your desktop or laptop. Please proceed to Section 5 to complete the basic setup.
If you are restoring an existing configuration, see:
https://mutiny.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/5000049741-how-do-we-transfer-our-config-to-a-new-mutiny-unit
