Setting up Aivero services on Router

In an air-gapped setup we want the router to be able to resolve some domains that pertain to Aivero's services. In this guide we will configure them.

In the following guide we will setup:

  • Static DHCP for the server's IP - this allows for a stable server IP, so that it doesn't change.
  • Static DNS entry - this allows for any machine that connects to the router to be able to resolve the server's domain (e.g. ds.aivero.lan).
  • NTP Server address which guarantees device-to-device synchronization for the router connected devices.

Step 1 - Setup server static DHCP entry.

  • In a router connected machine, access 192.168.88.1 in your browser and login using the user configured credentials (login admin and empty password in our case).

  • On the vertical menu on the left got to IP > DHCP Server.

  • On the tabs on the top of the page click on Leases.

  • Then click on your server's IP.

  • Then click on Make Static on the top of the page if available.

Step 2 - Setting up DNS

  • Click on IP->DNS on the left-side menu.
  • Set Servers to the IP of the server machine.
  • Tick Allow Remote Requests.
  • Click Ok.

Step 3 - Setup NTP Server entry

Now, let's set up the network's NTP (network time protocol) server to guarantee device-to-device synchronization. This may differ in different RouterOS versions.

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Some RouterOS versions do not have a "NTP Server" tab. In these cases please set the server IP in "SNTP Client" tab. After clicking "Apply" you can skip the rest of this guide.

  • Select System > NTP Server from the vertical menu on the left.

  • Then toggle the options Enabled and Broadcast. On the the Broadcast Address please input 192.168.88.255 and click Apply.

  • Now select System > NTP Client from the vertical menu on the left.
  • Toggle the options Enabled and input your server in the NTP Servers field.
  • Finally, click Apply.

And done! Now please unplug and re-plug your machine's Ethernet cable.

You have set up the router to run Aivero's services. You can close the window and move on to the server install.