Aegis Secure R51 Manual

Admin Guide
Aegis Secure R51 - Enhanced ReTransmission Device

CONTENTS
Contents
1. Change Record.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Description of the Aegis Secure R51 project...................................................................................................................... 3
3. Connecting the R51 ERD......................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Step 1: Connecting an EUD..................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Step 2: Connecting the Power for EUD and ERD................................................................................................................ 5
3.3. Step 3: Connecting to the Admin port (only to change networks).................................................................................. 5
4. Using the device........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1. Power on the device................................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2. Step 1: The start-up timeline...................................................................................................................................................7
4.3. Step 2: Device Setup using the Administration Portal.......................................................................................................7
4.3.1. Logging in................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.2. Changing User password ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.3.3. Connecting to Wi-Fi (User or Admin roles) .......................................................................................................................10
4.3.4. Activating eSIM (User or Admin roles)............................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.5. Adding, Modifying, or Deleting User Accounts (Admin only)......................................................................................... 12
4.3.6. Modifying Account locking setting...................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.7. Firewall Tab (Admin role only) ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.3.8. View Logs (Admin role only)................................................................................................................................................. 14
5. Status Lights.............................................................................................................................................................................17
6. Reporting Issues..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
7. Expected Super User ADB Output (NOTE: only in prototype release).......................................................................... 19
Overview
Welcome to the future of Ultra Secure Mobility with the prototype of our Aegis
Secure R51 device.
This is the administrator guide for the Aegis Secure R51 –Prototype edition,
Release 3. It explains how to connect the device, how to use the device including
configure the device using the Administration Portal and provides information
about status lights.
NOTE: bold NOTE sections indicate known gaps with this release of the ERD
software.

Figure 1: View of ERD case USB ports............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 2: Rear of Case showing magnet.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3 Buttons................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 4: Admin Portal Dashboard.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 5: Settings tab.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 6: Change Password Dialog Box........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 7: Wi-Fi Administration Tab................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 8: Cellular Administration Tab.............................................................................................................................................................11
Figure 9: Users Tab............................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 10: New User Dialog Box..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 11: Firewall Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 12: List of Logs....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 13: Log details........................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Figure 14: ERD in case showing status lights................................................................................................................................................17
Figure 15: Status Lights flow chart ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
1. Change Record
Date
Author
Version
Changes
Approved by
07-21-2021
Rupert Young
1.0
R51 Admin Guide Prototype Edition,
Release 1
Carl Nerup
08-05-2021
Rupert Young
1.1
R51 Prototype Edition Release 2
Carl Nerup
09-15-2021
Rupert Young
1.2
R51 Prototype Edition Release 3
Carl Nerup

2. Description of the Aegis Secure R51 project
The Aegis Secure R51 is the output of Phase 4 of Cog Systems’ Broadband Isolation project. At the completion
of Phase 4, the device will be made commercially available. This is currently scheduled for mid-September 2021.
The Aegis Secure R51 takes a commercially available Retransmission Device (RD), the RelayGo Relay+, and
converts it into a compliant Enhanced ReTransmission Device (ERD) when used in its case. The case attaches the
ERD to a range of End User Devices (EUDs) with three USB-C ports and an integrated USB Mux to control power,
data flows per requirements. The R51 adds bare metal hypervisor technology to provide driver separation and a
firewall/protocol break.
The ERD enables any EUD (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) to safely connect to any mobile or Wi-Fi network.

3. Connecting the R51 ERD
The R51 is designed to be used when properly seated in its case. The case has three USB ports as shown in the picture
below.
Figure 1: View of ERD case USB ports
The left port is the Charging port. The middle port is the EUD port and is the primary data connectivity port. The right
port is the Administration (Admin) port.
3.1. Step 1: Connecting an EUD
The ERD is designed to support any EUD; however, only Mac (running Linux) and PC laptops, and Samsung S20’s
have been verified as EUDs at this time.
1. With a laptop, any USB cable can be used to connect to the EUD port.
2. NOTE: When using a Samsung S20 (known bug), please use an On the Go (OTG) cable to allow the S20 to act
as a host device for the ERD. In future, the included short USB cable can be used. When using an OTG cable
EUD will not receive power from power port. The
3. For other devices, try a regular USB and then a OTG cable. Please report any device that does not work with
either.
Admin
EUD
Charging

Figure 2: Rear of Case showing magnet
To use the magnet on the back of the case, attach the included strike plate to the back of the EUD.
3.2. Step 2: Connecting the Power for EUD and ERD
1. Plug in a USB charging cable to the Charging port.
2. Both the ERD and the EUD will charge. NOTE: EUD will not charge when using OTG cable (known bug).
3. When connected ERD will draw power from EUD.
4. The case blocks data from flowing to either device through the charging port.
NOTE: The included ERD charger from the RD, may fail to charge the device. Please instead use the charger that
came with the EUD or another smart phone.
3.3. Step 3: Connecting to the Admin port (only to change networks)
1. Any device or USB cable can be used when using the Admin port.
2. Plug in the device to use the Admin port.
3. When connecting a device to the Admin port, the ERD will give that device exclusive data access to the ERD
even if EUD is also connected at that time.
NOTE: In the prototype release, any device connected to either the Admin or EUD port can access the Admin portal.
Magnet

4. Using the device
After connecting the ERD to EUD, Admin, and/or power it is ready to prepare the device for use. This section
assumes EUD and or Admin devices are already connected as necessary.
4.1. Power on the device
Figure 3 Buttons
To use the ERD, complete the following:
1. ERD is charged
2. ERD is powered on and booted (Status button is active). While it should not be necessary to boot/reboot
the device in normal use, to power on or reboot press and hold the +button on the top of the ERD for 5
seconds. It will vibrate on success.
3. Networks have been configured through the Admin portal (Section 4.2)
4. Connect to a EUD or Admin device and wait about one minute for tethering to activate.
The sections 4.1 and 4.2 below describe the full boot process and how to configure the device through the Admin
portal. In section 7, at the end of this document, is a version for super users with access to adb shell (available in
this prototype device but not in the commercial product). Adb shell is available after switching into flashboot
mode. To enter flashboot mode, press and hold +and –buttons without EUD connected.
After configuring the device, network configurations are retained for future use.
NOTE: The round button (assistant button) is not active in this version of software.
round

4.2. Step 1: The start-up timeline
NOTE: The boot process is very slow in this prototype release. The full boot takes about fourteen minutes.
Spinning white LED turns on indicating boot is in process. Look for notification of a new USB device on EUD or
Admin device.
Lights will stop as the firewall and admin portal is loaded. This will take about 10 minutes.
EUD or Admin device recognizes ERD as Qualcomm Android device.
The status button becomes available on the ERD device. See section 5 on lights below for more information on
the ERD device.
EUD or Admin device recognizes new wired connection indicating USB tethering is enabled.
To confirm successful boot, Open web browser and navigate to Admin portal at http://192.168.42.129.
When it connects and the page loads, Admin portal fully loaded and ready.
4.3. Step 2: Device Setup using the Administration Portal
When first used the user (login User, password password) and administrator profiles are defined, and password
protected. Administrator profiles can create multiple admin and user profiles for a single device and change user profile
passwords.
An end user access is limited to access the Dashboard, the Network tab to configure additional Wi-Fi and Cellular
networks, the Settings tab to change their password, and the About tab to find links to documentation. NOTE:
Documentation links are not currently active.

Figure 4: Admin Portal Dashboard
4.3.1. Logging in
The Dashboard tab is available without logging in. Other tabs require login to a user or admin profile. Once logged
in access to other tabs is based on the profile type. Directions below assume the user is logged in. Once logged in,
status will be stored until web browser is refreshed. Additional user accounts can be added by an admin user.
4.3.2. Changing User password
Figure 5: Settings tab

1. Click on Settings tab
2. Click on Change Password button
3. Type in old password
4. Type in new password (must include a capital letter, a special character, a number, and is 14 characters
long). Will provide error message if it does not match password requirements.
5. Type in new password again to confirm
6. Hit Submit
Figure 6: Change Password Dialog Box