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Getting Started

This guide walks you through the first-run experience of the MANTLE application, covering essential setup tasks such as logging in and setting the appliance password.

Change IP and Hostname

Prerequisites

  • Ensure you have administrative privileges.
  • Make sure you are connected to the system with a display (either locally or through a remote desktop session).

The MANTLE Appliance defaults to DHCP on the primary management interface (usually eth0). Follow these instructions to set a static IP.

Step 1: Open Network Settings

  1. Click on the top-right system menu.
  2. Select Wired Settings to open the network settings.

Network Menu

Step 2: Select the Network Interface

  1. In the Settings window, select Network from the left panel.
  2. Identify the active network connection (e.g., Ethernet (eth0)).
  3. Click on the gear icon next to the active connection.

Network Settings

Step 3: View Network Details

  1. A Wired Settings window appears displaying connection details.
  2. Click on the IPv4 tab to modify the IP settings.

Network Details

Step 4: Configure Static IP Address

  1. Under the IPv4 Method, select Manual.
  2. Enter the following details:
  3. Address: Your desired static IP address.
  4. Netmask: The subnet mask (e.g., 255.255.255.0).
  5. Gateway: Your default gateway (router IP).
  6. Modify DNS settings if needed.
  7. Click Apply to save changes.

IPv4 Configuration

Change the Hostname

Step 1: Open Settings

  1. Click on Activities and open the Settings application.

Open Settings

Step 2: Change Device Name (Hostname)

  1. In the Settings window, go to About.
  2. Locate the Device Name field.
  3. Enter the new hostname (e.g., mantle.local).
  4. The changes will take effect after a system restart.

Change Hostname

Step 5: Apply and Verify Changes

Restart the System

To apply the new IP address and hostname changes, restart the system.

Restart via Desktop

  1. Click on the top-right system menu.

  2. Select the Power button to open the power settings.

    Power Button

  3. Click the Restart button to restart the system

    Restart Button

Restart via Command Line

  1. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo reboot now

Adding a License

Upon starting MANTLE for the first time you will be prompted to upload a MANTLE License

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  1. Click Chose file
  2. Select your MANTLE license
  3. Click Upload
  4. If license has been successfully verified, you will be redirected to the Login screen

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Web GUI Login

To access the MANTLE web interface:

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to the MANTLE GUI login page (appliance defaults to DHCP).
  2. Enter the default credentials:
Default Login Credentials

Username: admin
Password: ADmin11!!

  1. Click Login.
  2. Upon first log in, you will be prompted to change the default password for security.

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Appliance Password (OS)

The MANTLE appliance requires a password change on the first login at the OS level.

Steps to Change the OS Password

  1. Access the appliance via SSH or direct console.
  2. Log in using the default credentials:
Default Login Credentials

Username: mantle
Password: M@NtleUser123!@#

  1. You will be prompted to change the password immediately.
  2. Enter a new, strong password and confirm it.
  3. Once changed, use the new password for future logins.