<p>All parts of administration of the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox">CryptoBox</a> are done through a comfortable web interface. If this is the first time you use the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a>, just follow the steps below. </p>
<p><em>Initialization</em> describes the process of integrating a new harddisk. You usually have to perform this steps if you start with a new <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a> or after changing the harddisk. </p>
<p>In the <em>Configuration</em> section, you can configure the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox">CryptoBox</a> according to your personal needs, e.g. change your desired language for the web interface or change the IP address of the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a>. </p>
<p>Okay, you finished the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBoxUserGettingStarted">CryptoBoxUserGettingStarted/en</a> and are now sitting in front of a computer that is connected via network with your <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox">CryptoBox</a>. You point a browser to "<ahref="https://192.168.0.23">https://192.168.0.23</a>" and the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a> interface appears. </p>
<p>Before you can save data on your <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox">CryptoBox</a>, its harddisk has to be formatted with a cryptographic filesystem. Sounds complicated but don't be scared - it's really a "one click" thing. <imgsrc="/cryptobox-img/smile.png"alt=":)"height="15"width="15&weblang=en"></p>
<li><p> This is necessary to make sure, that no one without your permission can destroy your data by re-initializing the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a>. </p>
<li><p> Chances are good, that you will only need it once. </p>
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<li><p> You may leave it empty, but this is not recommended. </p>
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<li><p> The <em>crypto password</em> is the more important password, protecting the data on your harddisk. Choose it wisely! </p>
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<li><p> You will need it, whenever you want to access your encrypted data. </p>
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<li><p> 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. </p>
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<li><p> 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. </p>
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<li><p> Now you can complete the initialization by clicking on the <em>Initialize CryptoBox</em> button at the bottom of the form. </p>
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<p>That's all. Wasn't it a real "one click" thing? Cryptography has never been easier to use. <imgsrc="/cryptobox-img/smile4.png"alt=";)"height="15"width="15"></p>
<p>The initialization process takes place in the background and will be completed after a few minutes, depending on your harddisk's size. </p>
<p>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 <em>Configuration</em> in the menu bar of the website. Now you see a form with four fields: </p>
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<li><p> If you defined a administration passwort during <em>Initialization</em>, you have to enter it first. Otherwise this field does not appear. </p>
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<li><p> If the default network address (IP) doesn't fit into your network infrastructure, you can change it in the second field. </p>
<li><p> The timeout defines the amount of time (in minutes) after that the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a> 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. </p>
<li><p> At <em>language preferences</em> you can select the default language for the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a> interface. </p>
<p>That's all - your <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox">CryptoBox</a> is now ready for <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBoxUserDailyUse&weblang=en">daily use</a>! </p>
<li><p> All data on the <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a> harddisk will be erased during <em>Initialization</em>. </p>
<li><p> 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 <ahref="/cryptobox?action=doc&page=CryptoBox&weblang=en">CryptoBox</a>. </p>