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Chapter 2 Installing and Powering Up the VPN Concentrator
Connecting Hardware
Model 3015 through 3080
Connecting Network Cables
Connect network patch cables between the Ethernet interface jacks on the back of the VPN Concentrator
and your network patch panel or device. See
Figure 2-5
.
The interfaces are (left to right):
To make the VPN Concentrator operational, you must connect at least two interfaces, usually Ethernet 1
and Ethernet 2.
Connecting Power Cable(s)
Warning
Be sure the VPN Concentrator power switch is OFF (
O
depressed) before you connect a power cable.
The power switch is on the power module, on the back of the VPN Concentrator.
Connect the power cable(s) between the VPN Concentrator and an appropriate power outlet. Be sure the
power outlet provides a reliable earth ground. See
Figure 2-6
.
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Private
Ethernet 1
VPN Concentrator interface to your private network (internal LAN)
Public
Ethernet 2
VPN Concentrator interface to the public network
External
Ethernet 3
VPN Concentrator interface to an additional LAN
(present only on models 3015 – 3080)