Barracuda Web Security Gateway
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Step 2 - Installation
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Checklist for Unpacking
Before installing your Barracuda Web Security Gateway, make sure you have the following
equipment:
Barracuda Web Security Gateway (check that you have received the correct model)
AC power cord
Ethernet cables
Mounting rails and screws (available for the Barracuda Web Security Gateway 610, 810, and
910 only)
VGA monitor (recommended)
PS2 keyboard (recommended)
Install the Barracuda Web Security Gateway
For maximum security, Barracuda recommends placing your Barracuda Web Security Gateway
behind a corporate firewall.
If you have a desktop Barracuda Web Security Gateway, you do not need to install it in a rack,
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but if you wish to do so, use the rack-mount kit (sold separately) for
Fasten the Barracuda Web Security Gateway to a standard 19-inch rack or other stable location.
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Do not block the cooling vents located on the front and rear of the unit or, for the Barracuda
Web Security Gateway 210, the top of the unit.
Connect a CAT6 Ethernet cable from your network switch to the LAN port on the back of your
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Barracuda Web Security Gateway 210, or to the front of your Barracuda Web Security Gateway
310 and higher, as shown in the following figure. While a CAT5 Ethernet cable works well for
most configurations, Barracuda recommends a CAT6 3 meter Ethernet cable for best
connectivity across devices, and for better performance in cases where troubleshooting is
necessary.
Figure 1:Connecting the Barracuda Web Security Gateway 310 and higher to your network.
