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Vantage Access User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 2
Installation
This chapter shows you how to install the Vantage Access and register a ZyXEL device.
2.1 Installation Overview
Vantage Access consists of three packages: DB, BED and HTTPD. You can install these
packages on different or the same server.
• DB: This is the embedded MySQL database server of Vantage Access.
• BED: BED comprises the protocol suite that is used to manage compatible devices, an
Apache server and a watchdog service.
• HTTPD: This is the download server HTTP Daemon used for firmware and configuration
file transfer.
As Vantage Access comes with its own Apache HTTP server (for the download server) and
MySQL database server, it is recommended that you install Vantage Access on a new Linux
computer. If you plan to install Vantage Access on an existing Linux computer, you must
uninstall Apache and MySQL from that server; otherwise they will conflict with Vantage
Access.
2.1.1 Installation Method
You can install Vantage Access using one of the following methods.
• Wizard screens
The user friendly wizard screens are the recommended way to install Vantage Access. You
must log into your Linux computer in graphical mode (such as GNOME or KDE).
• Text-based line command
If your Linux computer does not support graphical mode, use line commands for the
installation. This is only recommended for advanced network administrators.
2.1.2 Minimum System Requirements
For the Vantage Access server:
• CPU: Dual Intel Xeon 3.0 GHz
• Memory: 4 GB
• Hard Disk: 80 GB
• Operating System: Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 3
For a Vantage Access client: