Expert Mode Installation

The purpose of this page is to provide steps for enabling the installation of Untangle in expert mode. It is highly recommended NOT to use this mode and installations using this mode are not supported.

Two Methods

Modifying ISO

Steps

1. Download the ISO version of the latest Untangle version from http://www.untangle.com/store/get-untangle/
2. Edit the ISO image with an ISO editor such as Magic ISO Maker.
3. Add the following to isolinux-i386.cfg or isolinux-amd64.cfg depending on if using 32bit or 64bit Untangle.

   label gui-expert
   menu label ^Graphical install (expert mode)
   kernel /install.amd/vmlinuz
   append  preseed/file=/cdrom/simple-cdd/expert.preseed video=vesa:ywrap,mtrr vga=788 initrd=/install.amd/gtk/initrd.gz -- quiet

4. Create a new ISO with the modified file.
5. Boot off the new ISO and "expert" mode option should appear in the grub boot menu.

Modifying Grub At Boot Time

Steps

1. Boot from the Untangle ISO or IMG.

1. At the menu selection, select Install and press TAB

1. Modify the line to replace "default" to "expert" in both places.

1. Press enter to start setup in expert mode