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This page serves as the reference index for the LARK appliance documentation. Use it to locate technical reference material, model-specific hardware details, and operational guidance. Each card below links to a dedicated reference page covering a specific aspect of the appliance.
The delivery record accompanying your specific unit is the authoritative source for model-specific hardware details — including exact interface counts, port labeling, default IP addressing, and hostname assignments. Keep it accessible during setup and for future reference.

Naming & Addressing

Hostname conventions, IP addressing schemes, and subnet layout for the LARK appliance and its local network segment. Includes guidance for multi-LARK environments.

Port References

Reference tables for every physical interface on the LARK appliance — front panel BMC and data export ports, and rear panel connectivity and ingress ports — with connector types and roles.

Application URLs

A complete listing of every web application available on the LARK, with URL paths and descriptions. Includes the dashboard, packet capture, flow analytics, IDS alerts, file analysis, AI assistant, and system admin.

Recommended Configuration

Best-practice deployment guidance covering power (UPS), switch-based connectivity, TAP vs. SPAN traffic sourcing, physical placement, data offload, and initial credential rotation.

Quick Start

The condensed end-to-end path from unboxing to active monitoring. Follow these steps to get the appliance running and capturing traffic as quickly as possible.

Delivery Record

The delivery record shipped with your unit contains model-specific hardware specifications, default credentials, interface counts, and factory network configuration. Refer to the physical document or its digital copy provided at time of delivery.

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How to Use This Reference

The pages linked above are organized by topic. If you are deploying a new unit for the first time, start with the Quick Start page for an end-to-end overview, then refer to individual reference pages as you work through each step. If you are troubleshooting or verifying a specific interface, go directly to Port References or Application URLs. For anything not covered in this documentation — particularly details specific to your hardware revision or delivery batch — the delivery record is your first resource.