Install

KeexyBox is a software program to be installed in RaspiOS (Raspberry Pi) or Debian (64-bit Intel/AMD machine).

Step 1 - Get the hardware

You will need a Raspberry Pi or any 64-bit Intel/AMD machine to install KeexyBox.

  • Raspberry Pi
    • MicroSD card >= 16GB
    • Good quality micro USB power supply > 2.5A
    • RJ45 cable
    • A Raspberry Pi Case
  • Intel/AMD 64-bit machine (KeexyBox can be installed on a virtual machine)
    • 1 CPU
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 16GB HDD

Step 2 - Install KeexyBox app

The steps to install KeexyBox will be as follows:

  1. Download RaspiOS Lite image bundled with last KeexyBox version.
  2. Use balenaEtcher to flash the downloaded .img.xz image on your MicroSD.
  3. Insert MicroSD card in your Raspberry PI.
  4. Plug a RJ45 cable between your Raspberry PI and your internet router.
  5. Plug micro USB power supply.

To install KeexyBox on 64-bit Intel/AMD machine, follow this guide.

Step 3 - Configure your KeexyBox

Before configuring your KeexyBox we recommend reading this article to understand how to implement it: KeexyBox network topologies

The steps to configure your KeexyBox will be as follows:

  • Set the date and time
  • Set the Network configuration
  • Enable DHCP on KeexyBox and disable it on your Internet router
  • Import Blacklist of websites in KeexyBox
  • Add KeexyBox users
  • Scan and add devices of your network (optional)