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WinIDS v2.5 Deployment Framework - Remote Node Install Guide
Copyright © 2026 WinSnort.com | Michael Steele
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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
This toolkit provides the automated framework required for the deployment of a WinIDS Remote Node.
This architecture facilitates decentralized packet inspection with centralized database logging.
ARCHITECTURAL PREREQUISITES
* Active Instance : A functional Standalone WinIDS Sensor is required.
* Node Conversion : This process upgrades the Standalone Sensor instance to a
Master Management Server role.
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1. PHASE I: PRE-DEPLOYMENT SPECIFICATIONS
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* Archive Integrity : Extract all package contents to a dedicated directory. * Archive Security : w1nsn03t.c0m
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2. PHASE II: MASTER SERVER PROVISIONING
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The Master Management Server must be configured to authorize inbound database traffic before remote
Node initialization.
Before execution, define the operational environment within 'InitializeNode.ps1' script using a
standard text editor.
Configure the following critical variables:
$RemoteIP = "" # IP of the Remote Node (e.g., 0.0.0.0/32)
# Don't forget the CIDR (/xx) at the end of the IP.
Ensure all changes are saved prior to executing.
1. Execute via an Administrative PowerShell session:
> powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "InitializeNode.ps1"
TECHNICAL IMPACT: This script automates Windows Firewall scoping and handles any remote database
user permissions for the specified $RemoteIP.
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3. PHASE III: CONNECTIVITY & VALIDATION
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Verify communication between the Remote Node and the Master Management Server.
1. From the Remote Node execute the Host2Node with the Host Servers HostIP & HostPORT:
2. Execute via Administrative PowerShell:
> powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoExit -File "Node2Host.ps1 HostIP HostPORT"
MANDATORY: Connection verification is a hard requirement. Do not proceed to Phase IV if the
handshake fails.
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4. PHASE IV: REMOTE SENSOR DEPLOYMENT
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Configure the Auto-Installer for the Remote Node.
1. From the Remote Node define the operational environment within the 'config.conf' file
using a standard text editor.
Configure the following critical variables: $AllRules = "No" # Use "Yes" for diagnostic/high-latency only $TempDir = "" # Transient file directory (e.g., "D:\Temp") $WinIDSRoot = "" # System installation path (e.g., "D:\WinIDS") $Oinkcode = "" # Authorized 40-character Snort Oinkcode $RemoteHostIP = "" # Master Management Server IP $RemoteHostPort = "" # Master Management Server Database Port $SensorName = "" # Unique Identifier (e.g., "Sensor-Berlin")
Ensure all changes are saved prior to executing.
2. Right-click 'Installer.exe' and select "Run as Administrator."
LATENCY EXPECTATION:
Standard deployment completes in ~10 minutes, subject to resource availability and network throughput.
RECOVERY LOGIC:
If a package acquisition fails, manually download the specified asset to your $TempDir and re-initialize
the installer. The framework will auto-resume.
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5. PHASE V: POST-DEPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT
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Upon successful completion, the WinIDS Management Suite will be accessible via Start Menu > WinSnort.
Core utilities include: * Rules Updater : PulledPork-driven rule-set synchronization.
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6. PHASE VI: POST-DEPLOYMENT VERIFICATION
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Management Server Validation:
1. Launch the WinIDS Console on the Master Management Server.
2. Monitor the "Sensors/Total" telemetry indicator.
3. A successful link displays "2/2" (or greater). Verify that "$SensorName" is actively reporting logs
to the centralized dashboard.
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