What will be needed
There are a few special circumstances to be aware of:
HUB OR SWITCH PORT
Your office network needs to have an RJ-45 connection Port available for the Mako. If your
network hardware does not have a spare 10/100 Ethernet Port available, you will need to
either upgrade your existing hardware to increase the available Ports, or install an additional
hub or switch.
DIRECT CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER
Normally the Mako is connected between the WAN port and a hub or switch device on your
office network.
If you are connecting directly to a computer you will not need to obtain an Ethernet crossover
cable or equivalent device. Your Mako 7550-E incorporates Auto Cross LAN Ethernet Ports.
POWER SUPPLY
The Mako has an adaptive power supply which sets itself to match the supply voltage
provided at your site.
Connecting to your Internet service
Network Service Provider
Internet services are provided by a variety of network service providers in each country. In
many cases the network service provider will be your local telephone supplier.
Network service providers have a variety of procedures for approving customer premises
equipment for connection to their network. The connection interface in the Mako has been
developed to connect to the majority of network service providers. If you have any queries
your reseller will be happy to confirm whether the Mako is approved by your network service
provider for connection to their telecommunications network.
Service Provider Manual
Your Network Provider can provide you with a Manual which covers all aspects of connecting
to their Internet service. Please refer to this for any additional information you require.
Firewall and VPN Router Operation
Under normal conditions there is nothing which requires your intervention. The Mako is
designed to detect many forms of internal malfunction and reset itself to correct operation.
In the worst case this may require it to download a fresh configuration from the Mako
Networks’ Central Command Servers. You can force a reload by a simple power off and on of
the unit.
Changes to the configuration of the Mako cannot be made on the unit itself. These are
performed by securely accessing and using the convenient menus on the Central
Management web site
https://secure.makonetworks.com
.
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