Welcome to XQ, in this multi-part tutorial series, we will show you how to deploy and manage XQ’s Secure Gateway. In this video, we will cover XQ’s Gateway Web Portal. Secondly, we will walk through configuring your first gateway and deploying XQ’s Secure Gateway on Ubuntu.
XQ’s Secure Gateway is a layer-on Software and hardware approach which enables secure communications over any network. The Secure Gateway integrates with XQ’s patented zero-trust data protection protocol to secure data before it leaves the device. An alternative to MACsec and IPsec functionality, the Secure Gateway supports VLAN tagging and routing and IP-based routing.
The Secure Gateway can be deployed on a device as lightweight as a Raspberry Pi and can run on most modern operating systems. XQ’s Secure Gateway should work on most Linux distributions and has been tested on Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, and Pi OS. XQ’s Secure Gateway has also been tested on ARM and X86-64 chipsets.
To get started, navigate to gateway.xqmsg.com and log in using a magic link or single sign-on.
Gateway Overview
XQ’s Gateway Portal is your one-stop management portal for remotely monitoring and configuring your gateways.
In the statistics section, you will be able to identify the status of your configured gateways, the traffic they ingested, and the latest gateway logs.
The IP Ranges section allows you to create and configure IP ranges that are guaranteed to be secure and controlled by your team to be configured as trusted. Devices connecting from these IPs will have the option of automatic onboarding with this team based on their IP Alone.
The Devices section identifies all existing devices you have added to your network.
Gateways provide a list of all available gateways created, the ability to manage their routes and mappings, and stop, start and restart functionality.
Lastly, the Download section lets you download a gateway installation package for your desired environment.
You are now ready to configure your first Gateway.
Frequently asked questions
What is the XQ Secure Gateway?
The XQ Secure Gateway is a layer-on software and hardware approach that enables secure communications over any network. It integrates with XQ's Zero Trust data protection protocol to secure data before it leaves the device. Positioned as an alternative to MACsec and IPsec functionality, it supports VLAN tagging and routing as well as IP-based routing.
What hardware and operating systems does the XQ Secure Gateway run on?
The XQ Secure Gateway can run on a device as lightweight as a Raspberry Pi and on most modern operating systems. It should work on most Linux distributions and has been tested on Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat and Pi OS. It has also been tested on ARM and x86-64 chipsets, and installation packages are available from the Download section of the Gateway Portal.
What can you manage in the XQ Gateway Portal?
The XQ Gateway Portal, at gateway.xqmsg.com, is a central portal for remotely monitoring and configuring gateways. Its statistics section shows gateway status, ingested traffic and recent logs. Administrators can define trusted IP ranges for automatic device onboarding, view all added devices, manage gateway routes and mappings, stop, start or restart gateways, and download installation packages. Login uses a magic link or single sign-on.