Setting up the Packet Squirrel

First boot

The first time the Packet Squirrel boots it will initialize the on-board storage and generate unique SSH host keys. This process will take several minutes. While the Packet Squrirel is booting, the LED will flash green.

Once the Packet Squirrel has finished booting, the LED will flash magenta (or pink), and is ready for the first-time setup.

Connecting

With the Packet Squirrel plugged into your computer (connect the Target Ethernet port on the Packet Squirrel to your computer), navigate to:

http://172.16.32.1:1471

Initial setup

The Packet Squirrel setup process is very simple.

After an introduction to the physical layout and ports of the Packet Squirrel, you will be asked to set a password and timezone.

This password is used to log into the Packet Squirrel via the web interface or via SSH. Make sure to remember it, but you can always recover your device via a factory reset in the worst case.

That's it!

Your Packet Squirrel is now ready to use!

You will be redirected to the Packet Squirrel dashboard.

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