# Quick Start
Theseus GCS app allows you to manage your Micro VPS device. In this section, we go over **connecting your computer** to the Micro VPS and taking a look at the **core features** of the Theseus GCS app.
Before starting make sure that you have the following items:
* Micro VPS device, powered
* Ethernet cable
* Windows computer
* Theseus GCS app installed
## Connecting to Micro VPS
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Make sure you installed the Theseus GCS app on your Windows/Linux laptop following [Installation](/gcs-software/legacy-software/theseus-gcs-app/installation.md) before proceeding.
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Theseus GCS app supports connectivity over Ethernet and MAVLink to the Micro VPS. You will need to **edit your computer Ethernet network interface** configuration in order to establish a connection to the Micro VPS.
Follow the instructions below to configure your computer to communicate with the Micro VPS over Ethernet.
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Here are the IP settings for the network interface:
* IP address: 192.168.218.10
* Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
* Default gateway: 192.168.218.1
On your Windows computer:
* Open Windows Settings (Windows key + I)
* Click on "Network & Internet"
* Click on "Ethernet"
* Click on your network adapter
* Under "IP assignment", click "Edit"
* Select "Manual" and turn on IPv4
* Enter the IP settings shown above
* Click "Save"
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Here are the IP settings for the network interface:
* IP address: 192.168.218.10
* Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
* Default gateway: 192.168.218.1
Create a new Ethernet network interface with these IPv4 settings in your settings app.
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Ethernet connection is preferred for all system administration tasks (e.g., software, maps, recordings management).
MAVLink is available as an alternative mode of connection to the Micro VPS to access the system through your vehicle telemetry.
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Due to bandwidth limitations, MAVLink connectivity limits functionalities to status monitoring, VPS control and launch position setting.
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## Dashboard Overview
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At this stage, you should be able to open the Theseus GCS and connect to your Micro VPS from your laptop over Ethernet.
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Below is a breakdown of the key features of the central dashboard, essential to the operation of the Micro VPS.
### Menu (1)
The menu on the left of the app allows you to access each feature of the system as indexed in [Feature List](/gcs-software/legacy-software/theseus-gcs-app/feature-list.md).
### VPS control (2)
The VPS control section enables you to start/stop/restart the VPS software running on your Micro VPS device at any time. This enables you to manually restart the system in case of failures without having to physically reboot the system or vehicle.
### Connectivity (3)
Toggle between Ethernet and MAVLink connectivity modes with Micro VPS. Make sure you have configured your Ethernet connection [#connecting-to-micro-vps](#connecting-to-micro-vps "mention"). Find more details about the MAVLink connection in [MAVLink Connection](/gcs-software/legacy-software/theseus-gcs-app/feature-list/mavlink-connection.md).
### Version numbers (4)
The version number at the bottom of the left side bar displays the version number of the Micro VPS firmware present on the device as well as the Theseus GCS app version.
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**Both version numbers should be the same.** Ensure your Micro VPS is up to date before flying.
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## Setting Launch Location
Navigate to [Home Position Setting](/gcs-software/legacy-software/theseus-gcs-app/feature-list/home-position-setting.md) to see how to set your launch location for your mission with the Theseus GCS.
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Theseus Micro VPS requires manually setting home launch location prior to flight and **does not require GPS signal for initialization**.
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## Uploading Maps
Navigate to [Maps Management](/gcs-software/legacy-software/theseus-gcs-app/feature-list/maps-management.md) to see how to upload maps for your area of operation with the Theseus GCS.
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