Forcepoint NGFW, Quick Start Manual

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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall 6.3 or higher | Quick Start Guide
4)
To start the SMC installation, extract and run the setup.exe (Windows) or setup.sh (Linux) file.
5) Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the initial SMC configuration.
Note
Configuring the Web Portal Server is optional and requires an extra license.
6) Log on to the Management Client by using the shortcut icon created during the installation.
7) When prompted, accept the Security Management Center certificate, then install the SMC server licenses.
8) (Optional) Install the Management Client on additional computers.
You can also use alternative methods to access the Management Client, such as through the SMC Web
Access feature or Java Web Start. For more information, see the installation guide.
Note
Java Web Start is only supported in SMC version 6.7 or lower.
6. Define engine elements
Use the Management Client to configure engine elements, then export the initial configuration.
Note
These steps describe the basic process for creating Single Firewall, Single IPS, and Single Layer 2
Firewall elements. For cluster or virtual elements, see the installation guide.
Steps
1) Go to https://stonesoftlicenses.forcepoint.com , then generate and download the license files for the
engines.
Note
Each engine requires a separate license. If you use the Plug and Play configuration method,
you do not need to create the licenses manually.
2) Select Menu > System Tools > Install Licenses .
3)
In the dialog box that opens, select one or more license files to install, then click
Install
.
4) Add the NGFW Engine.
a) Select Configuration .
b) Right-click NGFW Engines , select New , then select the type of engine.
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