Connecting the NetScreen-5XT To Your Network
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The following sections describe how to connect your NetScreen-5XT to your network.
Connecting the Device to an External Router or
Modem
You can establish a high-speed connection to an external router, DSL modem, or cable
modem, and provide firewall and general security for your network. Connect the provided
Ethernet cable from the Untrusted interface on the NetScreen-5XT to the external router
or modem.
Connecting the Device to Your Internal Network,
Workstations, or Other Devices
The Trusted interface on the NetScreen-5XT consists of four RJ-45 connector ports. You
can use one of these ports to connect the device to a LAN via an internal switch or hub.
You can also connect one or all of the ports in the Trusted interface directly to
workstations, eliminating the need for a hub or switch.
You can use either cross-over or straight-through cables to connect NetScreen-5XT ports
to other devices. Obtain a cable for each device you are connecting to the NetScreen-5XT
Trusted interface ports.
