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  ''Note: if the workstation has a dynamically assigned IP address (DHCP), follow the instructions on the [[InstallationDHCP]] page.''
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== New Groovix installation with a static IP ==
 
== New Groovix installation with a static IP ==
[[File:Boot-Screen-1.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Groovix installation menu options]]
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[[File:Boot-Menu-StaticIP.jpg|500px|thumb|right|Groovix installation menu option for static IP installations]]
  
At the Groovix splash screen, a list of options on installing Groovix is shown.  
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At the Groovix [http://wiki2.groovix.org/index.php?title=Groovix_Installation_Guide#Booting_Groovix boot menu screen], a list of options on installing Groovix is shown.  
  
Arrow down to the "Fully Automatic Install with static IP" option and press F6. A small pop-up will appear in the lower right-hand corner; press the '''[ESC]''' key to dismiss this window.  
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Arrow down to the "Fully Automatic Install with static IP" option and press press tab if booting in legacy/non-UEFI mode. If booting in UEFI mode hit the "e" key.
  
There will be a list of options for configuring the workstation displayed on the bottom of the screen, just below the “Test Memory” option. At the end of the line the cursor will be at ''PAC_LABEL='', type text in to give this machine a name that will assist later in distinguishing the machines.  This name must consist of only letters, numbers, underscores or dashes. For example, it could read PAC_LABEL=opac1 or PAC_LABEL=inet-7. Each of the following values needs to be set as [variable]=[value], there should be no spaces after the equal sign (ex. SITE=MainFloor).
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There will be a string of options for configuring the workstation displayed on the bottom of the screen [http://wiki2.groovix.org/index.php?title=File:Boot-Menu-3.jpg shown here], highlighted in red. At the end of the line the cursor will be at ''gxlabel='', type in a workstation name that will assist later in distinguishing each machine.  This name must consist of only letters, numbers, underscores or dashes. For example, gxlabel=opac1 or gxlabel=inet-7. Each of the following values needs to be set as [variable]=[value], there should be no spaces after the equal sign (ex. gxsite=MainFloor).
  
  ''Note: only the following variables need to be set, leave all others at their default values.''
 
  SITE=      Location of PC
 
  PAC_TYPE=  Type of system (ex. web, catalog)
 
  PAC_LABEL=  Name of workstation
 
  ip=        eth0,[IP address],255.255.255.0,[gateway]
 
  
[[File:Install-4.jpg|400px|thumb|left|Groovix installation GUI]]
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''Note: only the following variables need to be set, leave all others at their default values.''<br />
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gxsite=&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Location of workstation<br />
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gxtype=&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Type of system (ex. web, catalog)<br />
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gxtype=&nbsp; Optional additional type setting, defined by customer.<br />
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gxlabel=&nbsp;&nbsp;Name of workstation<br />
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ip=&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;eth0,[IP address],[subnet mask],[gateway]<br />
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For example, a typical configuration might look like:<br>
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gxsite=main gxtype=web gxlabel=mweb01 ip=eth0,192.168.0.55,255.255.255.0,192.168.0.1
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''More information about these values and what they do can be found in the link under the See Also section of this page''
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It is important to note that eth0 is the default first interface on a computer, sometimes it can be called something else like wlan0 for wireless cards. If eth0 doesn't work you can find the device name for your hardware after booting the live cd or doing an installation and going into the network settings tool.
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Note: eth0 is the default first interface on a computer, if your computer has two ethernet ports you may be using the eth1 port. If eth0 doesn't work you can find the device name for your hardware after booting the live cd or doing an installation and going into the network settings tool.
  
When all the information has been set, press '''[Enter]'''. The Groovix installer will now boot into a Graphical User Interface and automatically start the installation process; This process will complete in roughly 30 minutes.
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Note: wifi installs use a completely different configuration method.  Instead of ip= you set gx-wifi-static-address, gx-wifi-gateway , gx-wifi-ssid , and optionally gx-wifi-psk for WPA2 passwords to enable wifi support. Currently the wifi setup is hardcoded to the wlan0 interface, if your computer addresses your wireless card as something else please contact Groovix support.
  
Once the install is complete, the CD-ROM tray will be ejected, remove the DVD while the system restarts itself and boots into Groovix. The first time Groovix boots up, it will check for updates, download and install them before you can log into the system.
 
  
Once the updates have been downloaded and installed, the PC will boot to the Groovix login screen. Staff can log in using the username '''gvuser''' along with the staff password regardless if SIP or guest authentication is being used.
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When all the information has been set, press '''[Enter]''' if booting in legacy/non-UEFI mode.  If booting in UEFI mode hit the "F10" key.  The Groovix installer will now boot and automatically start the installation process; This process will complete in 10-100 minutes depending on hardware speed.
  
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Once the install is complete, the CD-ROM tray will be ejected, remove the DVD while the system restarts itself and boots into Groovix. The first time Groovix boots up, it will check for updates, download and install them before you can log into the system.
  
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Once the updates have been downloaded and installed, the machine will boot to the Groovix login screen. Staff can log in using the username [[gvuser]] along with the staff password regardless if SIP or guest authentication is being used.
  
 
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== See Also ==
 
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*[[Groovix Configuration]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== Setting a static IP post-installation ==
 
 
 
After the installation is complete and the machine has loaded the login screen, login as user gvuser (password is usually the same as your root password). Once logged in, hit '''CTRL+ALT+G''' to bring up the [[Groovix Menu]]. After a few seconds enter the root password in the pop up box.
 
 
 
Once in the [[Groovix Menu]], choose "Network Settings".
 
 
 
On the Connections tab:
 
  1. Highlight "Wired connection" - hit properties.
 
  2. Uncheck "Enable roaming mode"
 
  3. Set "Configuration" to "Static IP Address"
 
  4. Set "IP address", "Subnet Mask", and "Gateway Address" appropriately for your network.
 
  5. Hit "OK"
 
 
 
On the DNS tab:
 
  1. Add your DNS servers
 
  2. Click "Close".
 
 
 
Log out and back in again, see if google.com loads in Firefox. If not, double check the settings and try again. On some hardware (especially wireless) it may be necessary to reboot after changing network parameters. Once the workstation can browse web pages in Firefox, choose "Reboot the machine" from the [[Groovix Menu]] so your machine can be configured by the [[Groovix Network Customization]] System.
 

Latest revision as of 10:53, 20 July 2022

Note: if the workstation has a dynamically assigned IP address (DHCP), follow the instructions on the InstallationDHCP page.

New Groovix installation with a static IP

Groovix installation menu option for static IP installations

At the Groovix boot menu screen, a list of options on installing Groovix is shown.

Arrow down to the "Fully Automatic Install with static IP" option and press press tab if booting in legacy/non-UEFI mode. If booting in UEFI mode hit the "e" key.

There will be a string of options for configuring the workstation displayed on the bottom of the screen shown here, highlighted in red. At the end of the line the cursor will be at gxlabel=, type in a workstation name that will assist later in distinguishing each machine. This name must consist of only letters, numbers, underscores or dashes. For example, gxlabel=opac1 or gxlabel=inet-7. Each of the following values needs to be set as [variable]=[value], there should be no spaces after the equal sign (ex. gxsite=MainFloor).


Note: only the following variables need to be set, leave all others at their default values.
gxsite=       Location of workstation
gxtype=   Type of system (ex. web, catalog)
gxtype=  Optional additional type setting, defined by customer.
gxlabel=  Name of workstation
ip=         eth0,[IP address],[subnet mask],[gateway]

For example, a typical configuration might look like:
gxsite=main gxtype=web gxlabel=mweb01 ip=eth0,192.168.0.55,255.255.255.0,192.168.0.1
More information about these values and what they do can be found in the link under the See Also section of this page

Note: eth0 is the default first interface on a computer, if your computer has two ethernet ports you may be using the eth1 port. If eth0 doesn't work you can find the device name for your hardware after booting the live cd or doing an installation and going into the network settings tool.

Note: wifi installs use a completely different configuration method. Instead of ip= you set gx-wifi-static-address, gx-wifi-gateway , gx-wifi-ssid , and optionally gx-wifi-psk for WPA2 passwords to enable wifi support. Currently the wifi setup is hardcoded to the wlan0 interface, if your computer addresses your wireless card as something else please contact Groovix support.


When all the information has been set, press [Enter] if booting in legacy/non-UEFI mode. If booting in UEFI mode hit the "F10" key. The Groovix installer will now boot and automatically start the installation process; This process will complete in 10-100 minutes depending on hardware speed.

Once the install is complete, the CD-ROM tray will be ejected, remove the DVD while the system restarts itself and boots into Groovix. The first time Groovix boots up, it will check for updates, download and install them before you can log into the system.

Once the updates have been downloaded and installed, the machine will boot to the Groovix login screen. Staff can log in using the username gvuser along with the staff password regardless if SIP or guest authentication is being used.

See Also