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Startup Guide

setting up your 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. Let’s get started!

Summary of Contents for The Fawkes

Page 1: ...Startup Guide ...

Page 2: ...2 Startup Guide ...

Page 3: ... in the box 4 what you need 6 setting up your Fawkes 7 Step 1 GETTING STARTED 9 Step 2 ACCESSING THE USER INTERFACE 11 Step 3 CONFIGURE WIFI 14 Step 4 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET 19 Step 5 CONFIGURE Tor 21 tips troubleshooting 29 declaration of conformity Welcome We ve been expecting you ...

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Page 5: ...1 anonabox PRO meet Fawkes ...

Page 6: ...ge even when leveraging open public WiFi networks Wether you re a novice or a sophisticate Internet user you ll find Fawkes easy to use intuitive and an indispensible privacy tool what is Tor Tor provides many of the same privacy benefits as a VPN but routes your traffic over a series of volunteer maintained relays all over the world in a random fash ion This routing is an effective means of maski...

Page 7: ...3 anonabox PRO WAN Port Uplink Micro USB Power Status Indication LED LAN Port Fawkes at a glance Device Reset Port ...

Page 8: ...tions 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 An available USB port to power anonabox Fawkes by anonabox micro usb power cable ...

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Page 10: ... 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 Let s get started ...

Page 11: ...ecompatible TheStatus IndicationLEDwillblinkwhilepowerissupplied Troubleshooting ReturningUsers If your anonabox does not seem to stay on try utilizing an Ethernet LAN connection or using the reset button located next to LAN port Besuretoonlyusethesuppliedpowercable STEP 1 GETTING STARTED Micro USB included Status Indication LED ...

Page 12: ...irelessWiFiConnection Make sure your device s WiFi is active and select anbx fawkes from available WiFi networks Wi Fi Looking for Networks Turn Wi Fi Off Tue 6 08 PM Primary User Home Wi Fi Network Neighbor Joe s Wi Fi anbx fawkes YouwillnothavegeneralInternetaccessatthispointifconnectingwirelessly and orhaven tsavedInternetsettings setting up your Fawkes contin LAN Port ...

Page 13: ...turning Users New Users Skip to Option 2 Use the Advanced tab and you will login with your previously selected password You re now in the User Interface and can move on to Step 3 Pg11 OPTION 2 New Users After a Reset Use the Setup tab and select Login and Set Admin Password You ll see a yellow box indicating that you do not have an admin password Click login with a blank password field STEP 2 ACCE...

Page 14: ...remember this If you ever forget it you will need to reset the device to regain access Click Save Apply Aspinningwheelwillbrieflyappearwhileyourchangesare appliedtoyourdevice Forfuturenavigationfromthewelcomepage usethe Advanced tabforquick accesstotheUserInterfaceforadditionalconfigurationsteps Congrats You renowpasswordprotectedandintheUserInterface Continue onwardstoStep3 Pg11 setting up your F...

Page 15: ...RO From the User Interface usethe Network dropdownandselect WiFi SetWiFiNetworkName Optional Clickthe Edit buttontotherightoftheSSIDanbx fawkeslistedinthe Wireless Overview section STEP 3 CONFIGURE WIFI RECOMMENDED ...

Page 16: ... connected wirelessly will need to reconnect to the renamed Fawkes by selecting the named network from their device s WiFi Air Port Youdonotneedtowaitforthespinningstatuswheeltoresolve RefreshpageafterconnectingtonewWiFiname SetWiFiPassword Recommended From the User Interface usethe Network dropdownandselect WiFi Clickthe Edit buttontotherightofyouranonaboxnetwork Movedownthescreentothe InterfaceC...

Page 17: ...intheboxlabelled Key using a combination of letters numbers and characters for best security Makesureyouremember this 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 Nowthatyouhaveco...

Page 18: ...owingthesetupguidelines Pg 22 PRIVATEBROWSERS We recommend using a private browser window for best results Private browsing is a user specified mode available within most commonly used web browsers A quick In ternet search should provide adequate instructions for accessing this mode if you are unfamiliar OPTION1 Ethernet WAN For WiFi LAN Uplink Skip on to Option 2 Pg 15 UseanEthernetcabletoconnect...

Page 19: ...N2 Setup WiFi Uplink and Connect to WiFi Internet From the User Interface usethe Network dropdownandselect WiFi Fromthe WirelessOverview Page clickthe Scan buttontofind wirelessnetworksthatarewithinrange Selectthedesirednetworkyou dliketoconnecttobyclickingthe appropriate JoinNetwork button Makesure the ReplaceWirelessConfiguration boxisunchecked ...

Page 20: ...k SaveandApply ConfirmInternetConnectivity OPTION1 LANConnection ForWiFiSkiptoOption2 Pg18 You ll automaticaly be taken back to the Wireless Overview page when using an Ethernet LAN connection You ll see the wireless connection you ve configured and should see a positive status Open a private web browser and verify Internet connectivity IfInternetconnectionisconfirmed proceedontoStep5 Pg19 Trouble...

Page 21: ...RO Under the Interface Configuration Section clickonthe WirelessSecurity tab Confirmand orre entertheappropriatepasswordfor the Internet connection in the field labelled Key Click Save Apply and re check connection ...

Page 22: ...y 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 See Option 1 for LAN troubleshooting A hard restart will reset the device to defaults and all steps will need to be performed again IMPORTANT Read Maximize Portability in the Tips Troubleshooting secti...

Page 23: ...tainedafterarebootorpowerinterruption Werecommendre checkingtoensureTorisactivebeforeproceedingto usetheInternet Usethe Services tabintheUserInterfaceandselect Tor Click RestartTor or StartTor Connecting to Tor may take up to 2 5 minutes depending on the current status of the Tor network STEP 5 CONFIGURE TOR ...

Page 24: ...https check torproject org Youshouldseethisscreen YoucanalsoverifyyourconnectiontoTorbyusingthe Status tabintheUser Interfaceandselect Tor UnderTorCircuitStatus youshouldseesomething likethis Disconnectthesameway butclick StopTor setting up your Fawkes contin ...

Page 25: ...21 anonabox PRO tips troubleshooting ...

Page 26: ...und online at anonabox com MaximizePortability If you plan on utilizing Fawkes s portability it s important to know that Fawkes will remember previous WiFi configurations This is useful if you frequent certain locations but it can also hinder quick access if you leave an old configuration active Follow these easy steps to make future access to your Fawkes easy and quick BeforepoweringdowntheFawkes...

Page 27: ...ug 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 We advise getting in the habit of disa bling your Internet connections and carrying a small Ethernet cable UpdateFirmware We are continually working to keep the Fawkes up to date of any potential secu rity risks and are always looking to develop additi...

Page 28: ...ttings Usethe ChooseFile buttonandselectthefirmwarefileyoudownloaded Click FlashImage Pleasebepatientandgivetheupdate3 5minstocomplete Re establishaWiFiLANaccesspoint There are many reasons you may find yourself in need of a new LAN access point If you have lost the WiFi LAN connection and don t have an Ethernet cable we recommend resetting the Fawkes Otherwise you can proceed as outlined Connectv...

Page 29: ...84 1776 From the User Interface usethe Network dropdownandselect WiFi Clickthe Add buttonaboveanynetworksinthestatussection NameyournetworkintheESSIDfield Makesure AccessPoint isselectedinthe Mode dropdown SelecttheLANboxinthe Network field Click Save Apply ...

Page 30: ...usatinfo anonabox com FilesharingandUSBPortUse UsesfortheincludedUSBportaretrulyendless Assuchwecannotprovide documentationforallpossibleuses Ifyouareinterestedinsomeofthepossible usesforthisfeaturepleasevisitourwebsiteforthecurrentdocumentationon howtoutilizethisadvancedfeature Ifyou reinterestedinusingtheUSBdevice foraparticularpurposeandyoucannotfindadequatesupportonourwebsite pleasefeelfreetoe...

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Page 33: ...ial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995 5 EC 2015 anonabox LLC All rights reserved The anonabox logo and any or all images containing and or pertaining to the Fawkesduct are considered property of anonabox LLC and may not be used without written expressed permission of anonabox LLC Usage of these assets without said permission may be considered a violation of copyright inf...

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