Installing RingQ on a Dedicated Hardware Device 

Introduction


This guide explains how to install RingQ on a dedicated hardware device. Ideal for small on-premises deployments, this setup allows you to maintain complete control over your communications environment while benefiting from RingQ’s full feature set and reliability.

Installing Debian 11


1. Download the Debian11 ISO file: https://download-global.ringq.ai/RingQ-8-7-xxx.iso.

RingQ hardware device installation.

2. Convert the USB Drive with the RingQ ISO into a bootable device using Rufus software. Download Rufus from Rufus. Official Website.

3. Boot from the USB on the device.

Note: The WAN interface should have an internet connection to connect to the license server.

Primary network interface

4. Choose the primary network interface.

Root password

5. Enter the root password. Note down the password, as it will be used to log in via SSH.

6. Re-enter the same root password for verification.

Disk partitioning
7. To partition the disk, select the method “Guided – use entire disk”.

Virtual Disk
8. Select the “Virtual Disk” for the partition. (The Disk Name can vary based on device model).

All files in partition.

9. Select the Partitioning scheme as “All files in one partition”.

Finish partitioning.
10. Select the option “Finish partitioning and write changes to disk”.

11. Select “Yes” for writing the changes to disk.

Configuring RingQ


Enter RingQ license details
1. Enter the “License Key” for RingQ.

2. Installation will begin and take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

3. After the RingQ file is installed, log in to the URL http://IPAddress/license.

Activate RingQ license.

4. Enter the license key and activate.