Chapter 2: Getting Connected
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IBM Internet Security Systems
Getting Started
Prerequisite
Make sure you have read the section “Understanding SMTP Mail
Routing” on page 13 or are knowledgeable about setting up SMTP mail
servers before you proceed to the setup process.
Setup process
overview
Connecting and configuring the appliance is an 8-step process:
Step
Description
Where to find the
procedure
1
Connect the appliance cables to a
computer and turn on the appliance
“Connecting the Appliance”
on page 21
2
Configure the appliance from a Web
interface, a remote connection, or the
LCD on the front panel of the appliance
“Configuring the Appliance”
on page 23
3
Log in to the Setup Assistant and
configure initial network settings
“Completing the Initial
Configuration” on page 26
4
Verify you have the following:
•
Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later
•
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
version 1.5. The application
prompts you with an installation link
if you do not have it installed.
N/A
5
Open Internet Explorer and log in to
Proventia Manager as username
admin and the password you
configured during setup
“Accessing Proventia
Manager” on page 29
6
Collect license information and install
the license key
“Installing License Keys” on
page 33
7
Apply firmware and mail security
content updates
“Applying Mail Security
Updates” on page 35
8
Verify network connectivity and SMTP
settings
“Verifying Network
Connectivity and SMTP
Settings” on page 36
Table 5:
Setup process