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Performing the Initial Configuration
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Connecting Network Interfaces
Connect at least one network interface to the network to use as the Check Point Network
Voyager system-management interface. This interface is configured during the initial
configuration process, which is described in
Chapter 3, “Performing the Initial Configuration.”
You can also connect the remaining LAN interface cables at this point, although you are not
required to do so.
Note
Check Point recommends that you use one of the four front-panel Ethernet management
ports for this connection.
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To connect Ethernet devices, use a straight-through RJ-45 cable to connect to a hub.
For details, see
“Ethernet NIC Connectors and Cables” on page 63.
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To connect Gigabit Ethernet devices, use a fiber-optic cable with an LC connector for each
NIC or ADP module interface. The destination end of the cable can be either LC or SC,
depending on the type of connector required for the destination Gigabit Ethernet device.
For details, see
“Fiber-Optic Gigabit Ethernet NIC Connectors and Cables” on page 65.
Using Check Point Network Voyager
Use Check Point Network Voyager to configure and monitor your appliance.
To open Check Point Network Voyager
1.
Open a Web browser on the host you plan to use to configure or monitor your appliance.
2.
In the Location or Address field, enter the IP address of the initial interface you configured
for the appliance.
You are prompted to enter the
admin username and the password you entered when you
performed the initial configuration.
Note
If the username login screen does not open, you might not have a physical network
connection between the host and your appliance, or you might have a network routing
problem. Confirm the information you entered during the initial configuration and check
that all cables are firmly connected. For more information, see the troubleshooting
section in the installation guide for your appliance.