ArmorLink Post Genie: Network Convergence in a Little Green box
by Brian Ng on July 13, 2004 12:05 AM EST- Posted in
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Initial Setup
Setting up the Post Genie was easy - plug in an Ethernet cable to the WAN (Wide Area Network) port, twist the power connector in place and turn the system on. After about five minutes (the length of time for the system's initial initializing process), we were presented with the default information screen. Five minutes seems a bit long, but the delayed boot time only occurs during the preliminary setup. After the first initialization process, the Post Genie's boot up time takes about two minutes. At this point, the Post Genie defaults its WAN adaptor to DHCP where it will obtain any available IP. Since this will be used as a server, it is highly recommended to use a static IP. We used the configuration method on the previous page to set the server for a static IP instead. Then, opening an IE Window and pointing it to the IP of the Post Genie, we get a login and start the seven-step setup wizard.Step 1: The very fist step is to change the default administrator password.
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Step 2: We then enter the server name and a brief description.
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Step 3: Set the time, date, and time zone.
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Step 4: Modify hard drive information. We will talk more about this later.
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Step 5: Next is to configure the IP of the Post Genie, either via PPoE, DHCP, or static assignment.
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Step 6: This screen is to choose the DNS options.
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Step 7: Finally, add the appropriate users and administrators to the system.
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assemblage - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - link
"Cornerstone of the Computer industry" shows that you have fantastical imagination.kmmatney - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
Very interesting. If the system is reliable, then the $1000 price isn't bad at all.gdetweil - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
It would be great to have a networking section on the website to easily find networking related articles since you know have a staffer for networking.Saist - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
As far as I know, Net-Itech http://www.net-itech.com/ did this several years ago and is still doing it.Marlin1975 - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
"Anand - review the Geode!!! Pleeeease"I agree. I thought the 1Ghz versions are SocketA. That and they are supposed to kill the VIA cpus in perormance and offer lower power.
Also has anybody seen them forsale yet?
nserra - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
Why the 8 LAN ports, isn't this too much for very small offices? Or this is an all in one solution. No switch required?The idea is good it only need's redefining.
Booty - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
Good review - well written. I'd been hoping that AT would have more networking-related articles, so it's good to see they brought you on board. Keep up the good work.BrianNg - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
Thanks for brining that to my attention. I have Kris fix it ASAP.Thanks,
Brian
yak8998 - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
Nice review, are you going to be reviewing more appliances?Anand - review the Geode!!! Pleeeease
LazyBoyTony - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - link
johnsonxGive the new guy a break, everyone is allowed to make Typos :P