Configuration of your CryptoBox

Overview

All parts of administration of the CryptoBox are done through a comfortable web interface. If this is the first time you use the CryptoBox, just follow the steps below.

You can safely ignore the Foreword if you are in a hurry.

Initialization describes the process of integrating a new harddisk. You usually have to perform this steps if you start with a new CryptoBox or after replacing the harddisk.

In the Configuration section, you can configure the CryptoBox according to your personal needs, e.g. change your desired language for the web interface or change the IP address of the CryptoBox.

Do not forget to read the Hints / Caveats section too.

Foreword

Okay, you finished the CryptoBoxUserGettingStarted and are now sitting in front of a computer that is connected via network with your CryptoBox. You point a browser to "https://192.168.0.23" and the CryptoBox interface appears.

Before you can save data on your CryptoBox, its harddisk has to be formatted with a cryptographic filesystem. Sounds complicated but don't be scared - it's really a "one click" thing. :)

Initialization

Click on Initialize CryptoBox in the title bar.

Now you are promted to enter two passwords twice (because we want to train your typing skills ;).

The first password is the administration password.
- It is used to protect the configuration of the CryptoBox.
- This is necessary to make sure, that no one without your permission can destroy your data by re-initializing the CryptoBox.
- Chances are good, that you will only need it once.
- You may leave it empty, but this is not recommended.
The crypto password is the more important password, protecting the data on your harddisk. Choose it wisely!
- You will need it, whenever you want to access your encrypted data.
- For a secure password consider a length of at least 15 characters including digits and special characters. The security of your encrypted data stands or falls with a good password.
To avoid mistakes and to remind you on what you're going to do, you have to type the displayed red phrase into the last field.
Now you can complete the initialization by clicking on the Initialize !CryptoBox button at the bottom of the form.

That's all. Wasn't it a real "one click" thing? Cryptography has never been easier to use. ;)

The initialization process takes place in the background and will be completed after a few minutes, depending on your harddisk's size.

Configuration

While the initialization is usually done only once, the configuration can be changed at any time you want. You can reach it by clicking at Configuration in the menu bar of the website. Now you see a form with four fields:

If you defined an administration password during Initialization, you have to enter it first. Otherwise this field does not appear.
If the default network address (IP) doesn't fit into your network infrastructure, you can change it in the second field.
The timeout defines the amount of time (in minutes) after that the CryptoBox deactivates the access to the encrypted data. If you e.g. copy a file on the box, it starts counting at zero, so down-/uploads won't be interrupted.
It's good choice to enter a small number (few minutes).
A timeout of 0 turns off the automatic deactivation - this is not recommended.
At language preferences you can select the default language for the CryptoBox interface.

Complete your changes by clicking on Save configuration.

That's all - your CryptoBox is now ready for daily use!

Hints / Caveats

All data on the CryptoBox harddisk will be erased during Initialization.
All passwords have to be typed twice to reduce the chance of a typo.
The optional adminstration password is necessary for configuration only.
The crypto password protects your beloved data.
If the cryptobox is not reachable by browsing to 192.168.0.23, you may have to adjust the network settings of your computer for initialization of the CryptoBox.

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