Pod Quickstart Guide
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To change the Pod name, first access the local configuration panel by attaching a USB mouse and keyboard to the Pod and
clicking the Solstice icon in the lower right-hand corner of the Solstice display interface. Then select
System
>
Configure
.
The configuration panel will appear. Under the
Display
tab, change the
Display Name
to a descriptive name for your Pod,
then click
Apply
.
Step 2: Attach the Pod to your Existing Network(s)
The Solstice Pod is designed to attach to existing WiFi/Ethernet networks that users can access to connect and share
content to the Pod. The Pod hardware includes two distinct network interface cards (one Ethernet and one wireless card) to
provide various options for network connection.
•
Attach via Ethernet (Recommended).
The recommended deployment method is to attach the Pod to the primary
user network via Ethernet. To do so, simply plug a network-connected Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the
back of the Pod.
•
Attach Wirelessly.
Alternatively, the Pod can be attached to the primary network wirelessly if an Ethernet
connection is not available in the deployment space. To attach the Pod wirelessly to the host network, go to the
Network
tab of the configuration panel, select the correct network, and enter the network credentials.
•
Dual-Networks.
Many deployments take advantage of the Pod’s dual
-network capabilities to support secure
collaboration between users on separate networks, such as corporate and guest users. Attach the Pod to the
primary network via Ethernet and connect to the secondary/guest network wirelessly.
NOTE:
T
he Pod’s two
network interface cards are completely distinct with separate routing tables, enabling seamless collaboration
without compromising the security of either network.
•
WAP Mode (Not Recommended).
While the
Pod’s WAP mode is great for evaluating Solstice’s
collaboration
features, it is not recommended for permanent deployments due to performance limitations and potential security
risks.
For more detailed information about the Pod’s network options and to learn about other important network factors such as
opening the necessary network ports, hardening your deployment from a security standpoint, and configuring
static/dynamic IP addresses, please refer to our
and
Baseline Security Standard (BSS)
documents.
Did you know?
The wireless card in a Gen 2i Solstice Pod may use 2.4GHz or 5GHz channels to seamlessly integrate
with your existing network.
