How to install DIVAR IP all-in-one with DIVAR IP System Manager 3.0?

📚Overview:

System Manager 3.0 introduces a new Setup Wizard that guides users through the initial configuration of a DIVAR IP system.
This wizard replaces the previous scattered setup flow with a guided 4-step configuration journey, ensuring that:

The system is properly connected to the network
Time settings are correct
System Manager is updated
An operation mode is installed

This article explains in detail how the wizard works, what the user sees, and how the system behaves in different scenarios.

When does the Setup Wizard appear?

The Setup Wizard automatically starts when:

A DIVAR IP system is first initialized
The system has been reset
No operation mode is installed

Once the wizard is completed successfully, it does not appear again, unless the system is factory reset

Wizard Structure Overview

The wizard contains four mandatory steps:

Step 1 — Network Settings: Configure hostname and network connectivity.
Step 2 — Time Settings: Configure system time and synchronization.
Step 3 — System Manager Update: Install the latest System Manager software.
Step 4 — Operation Mode Installation: Install BVMS, VRM, or iSCSI.

At the top of every wizard page, a stepper bar is displayed.
This stepper:

Shows all four steps
Highlights the current step in blue
Marks completed steps in green with a checkmark
Prevents skipping required steps

Users cannot proceed until required validations are met.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1 — Network Settings

This step ensures the system is reachable on the network and optionally connected to the internet.
This is critical because later steps may require downloading updates.

1.1. What the User Sees

Hostname Section

Text field showing the current computer name
Maximum 15 characters
Editing displays a notice that a reboot is required

Network Configuration Section

Users can choose:

Automatic configuration (DHCP)
Manual IP configuration
Manual fields include:
IP address
Subnet mask
Gateway
Preferred DNS
Optional alternate DNS

Connectivity Indicators

Two status icons show:

Local network connection
Internet availability

Step1_1 Page Overview.png — **Network Settings Main Page: Shows the full layout of the network configuration page.**

1.2. Buttons

1. Save and Test

This button:

Applies the network configuration
Runs a connectivity test
Displays a spinner during testing

If successful:

A success message appears

If failed:

An error message is shown

2. Revert Changes: Reverts all edits to previous values.

3. Next: Allows navigation only if a valid local network is detected.
If no network is detected, warning message appears: “Local network connection is required to proceed.”

1.3. Connectivity Testing

The system checks internet availability by sending a lightweight request to: http://google.com/generate_204
If successful:

Internet icon turns green

If failed:

Internet icon turns red

Users may continue without internet, but online packages will not be available in step 3 and 4.

Step1_2 - No Internet.png — **No Internet:** *Demonstrates internet connection icon as red*

Step1_3 - Local Network Missing.png — **Local Network Missing:** *Demonstrates what happens when local network is missing and user attempts to navigate to next step 2.*

Step 2 — Time Settings

Ensures the system clock is correctly configured.
Accurate time is required for:

Logging
Updates
Network communication
Security certificates

2.1. What the User Sees

Time Zone Selection
Dropdown with standard time zones.
Changes apply immediately.

Daylight Saving Option
Optional checkbox for automatic DST adjustment.

Automatic Time Synchronization
Checkbox labeled:
“Set time automatically”
When enabled:

Manual date/time is disabled
Time server field becomes active

Time Server Field
Users can enter:

Hostname
IP address

Step2_1 - Page Overview.png — **Time Settings Main Page***: Shows the time configuration interface.*

2.2. Sync Now Button

Attempts immediate synchronization.
Displays:

Success message if sync works
Error message if it fails

Sync failure does not block navigation.

2.3. Manual Date & Time

If automatic sync is disabled:

User may manually enter date and time
Changes apply immediately

Step 3 — System Manager Update

Ensures the system runs the latest System Manager version.

3.1. Package Sources

Updates may come from:

Online S3 repository
Local packages

3.2. What the User Sees

A table showing:

Software name
Installed version
Status
Available versions

Status can be:

Up to date
Update available
Updating
Update failed

Network Status Indicator shows:

Green icon when internet is available
Red icon when offline

Available Version Dropdown
If updates are found:

Dropdown lists versions
Online packages are labeled “Online Repository”

If no updates are found:

Only installed version is shown

Step3_1 - Update Available.png — **Update Page with Available Updates:** *Shows update detection and available versions.*

3.3. Buttons

Install
Opens a modal dialog containing:

EULA (license agreement)
Install and Cancel buttons

After confirmation:

Installation begins
Status updates dynamically

Continue Without Update: Allows skipping updates

Next: Visible only when no updates are available

Release Notes Integration

If the package contains a file named: Release_Notes_*.pdf, a Release Notes icon appears.
Clicking the icon:

Opens the PDF inside System Manager
Uses an embedded viewer
Does not open an external browser

This works for:

Local packages
Online S3 packages

If the file is missing:

No icon is shown

Step3_2 - Release Notes Icon.png — **Release Notes Icon:** *Demonstrates release notes availability*

Step3_3 - Release Notes Viewer.png — **Release Notes PDF Viewer:** *Shows the in-app PDF viewer.*

Step 4 — Operation Mode Installation

Installs the desired operation mode.
Available modes:

BVMS
VRM
iSCSI

4.1. What the User Sees

A table listing operation modes with:

Name
Description
Version
Source

4.2. Internet Behavior

If internet is available:

System scans S3 repository
Displays recommended installation banner

If offline:

Suggests local installation

If S3 repository scan fails:

Shows error banner

Step4_1 - Operation Modes Available.png — **Operation Mode Selection Page:** *Shows available operation modes*

4.3. Installation Flow

User selects a mode and clicks: Install Operation Mode
A modal appears with:

EULA
Install and Cancel buttons

After confirmation:

Installation starts
System restarts automatically

Post-Installation Behavior

If BVMS installed:

Redirects to Kiosk Mode

If VRM or iSCSI installed:

Redirects to BVRAdmin login

The wizard is then considered complete.

Certificate Validation Handling

If internet exists but secure connection fails:
A certificate error appears.
This usually indicates corporate SSL inspection.
Users should:

1. Contact IT
2. Install trusted certificate
3. Place it in:
Local Computer → Trusted Root Certification Authorities
4. Refresh the wizard

Error and Feedback System

The wizard uses banners to communicate status:

Blue banners: Informational guidance

Red banners: Errors requiring user action

Success banners: Confirm successful configuration

Error & Special Cases

No Internet - Use Local Source Blue banner indication.png — *Valid in Both Step 3 and 4:* **No Internet →** *Shows offline icon with blue guidance banner to use local storage as package source instead*

SSL Certificate Error.png — **SSL Certificate Error***: Indicates potential SSL/certificate missing from local certificate store - No connection to S3 repository possible.*

Benefits of the New Setup Wizard

Simplified onboarding experience
Reduced configuration errors
Integrated update visibility
Built-in release documentation
Clear network diagnostics
Consistent installation workflow