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Installation & Initialization Tutorial for ARO Client

Part 1: Network Setup & Optimization​

This is a critical step before you start setting up an ARO Client node. An "undesirable" network connection setup may significantly compromise your node's performance and count against your mining rewards.

We recommend manual set up PPPoE dial-up for Internet connection on your physical machine (that runs Debian operating system and hosts your ARO Client):

  1. PPPoE dial-up on Debian system: Tutorial
  2. Set Bridge Mode on the ONT / Router device: Tutorial

Why PPPoE dial-up on the physical machine is recommended? Refer to the explanations on "Mode 1" and "Mode 2" in the Best Practices of Network Optimization.

Part 2: ARO Client Deb Package Installation​

1. Preparation​

Before starting this tutorial, ensure that:

  • You have installed Debian version 11 or higher on a physical machine (not a virtual machine).
  • You have Admin (root) user access to the system.

If you haven’t set up the Debian operating system yet, please refer to the Operating System Tutorial.

2. Install the Deb Package​

Log in to the terminal, switch to the root user, and execute the following commands:

apt update

wget -O /tmp/aro-client-1.0.0.deb https://download.aro.network/files/deb/aro-client-1.0.0.deb

apt install -f /tmp/aro-client-1.0.0.deb

Confirm Installation

Enter Y to continue the installation.

Installation Progress

3. Installation Error Scenarios​

3.1 Non-Root User Installation​

Installing with a non-root user will result in an error and exit the installation.

Non-Root Error

3.2 Virtual Machine Installation​

Installing the deb package on a virtual machine will result in an error and exit the installation.

Virtual Machine Error

3.3 Installation on Debian Versions Below 11​

Debian Version Error

4. Uninstall the Package​

Execute the following command:

dpkg -P aro

Part 3: ARO Client Node Initialization & Configuration​

This section describes how to register, configure and complete all initial setup needed for a functioning status for your ARO Client node.

Make sure you have already completed the Part 1 processes.

  1. Get Your ARO Client Serial Number in the Web Console
    Go to the ARO Client Web Console at [Your IP:40001] For example, if your IP is 17.12.205.193, go to 17.12.205.193:40001 and you will access to the Web Console page. Find the 19-digit Serial Number (SN) on top area of the Web Console.

    aro-client-webconsole-01

  2. Configure Your Network
    You can configure your network connection in the Web Console (if needed). aro-client-webconsole-02 aro-client-webconsole-03

  3. Initialize the Activation Process
    Open the ARO Dashboard. Navigate to ARO Nodes > Add an ARO Client, follow steps and enter the 19-digit Serial Number found in your Web Console.
    Device Recognition
    The dashboard will recognize the software image instance and display its information. Confirm to continue.

    Important: Ensure your ARO Client is online during activation. If it is offline, the process may fail.

  4. Complete Setup
    You will be guided to complete several simple steps for the initial configuration. As the Congratulations Page showes up, you have successfully set up your new ARO Client!