Secure Router Manual
SG-5100
This Quick Start Guide covers the first time connection procedures for the
Netgate 5100 Secure Router
and also
provides information needed to stay up and running.
© Copyright 2022 Rubicon Communications LLC
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Page 1: ...Secure Router Manual SG 5100 Copyright 2022 Rubicon Communications LLC Mar 22 2022...
Page 2: ...OUT OF THE BOX 1 Getting Started 2 2 Input and Output Ports 3 3 Connecting to Console Port 5 4 Additional Resources 12 5 Warranty and Support 13 i...
Page 3: ...ual SG 5100 This Quick Start Guide covers the first time connection procedures for the Netgate 5100 Secure Router and also provides information needed to stay up and running Copyright 2022 Rubicon Com...
Page 4: ...essary for every configuration scenario 2 Once the Host OS is capable of reaching the Internet check for updates Updating TNSR before proceeding This ensures the security and integrity of the router b...
Page 5: ...t8 0 0 RJ 45 1 Gbps IX3 enp8s0f1 TenGigabitEthernet8 0 1 RJ 45 1 Gbps Note Intel C3000 based Denverton platforms using the SoC s Intel X5333 network controllers utilize Intel s ixgbe driver not the ig...
Page 6: ...olid Green Operating as a 100 Mbps connection Blinking Amber Operating as a Gigabit connection 1000 Mbps Off No link has been established 2 3 Other Ports and Indicators Console Mini USB Status LEDs 2x...
Page 7: ...e console through the serial interface Microsoft Windows no longer includes HyperTerminal in Versions 7 and up PuTTY is free and can be downloaded from http www chiark greenend org uk sgtatham putty d...
Page 8: ...stall automatically for Windows 7 and above Open PuTTY and locate the Session display as shown below For the Connection type select Serial Set Serial line to the COM Port that is displayed in Windows...
Page 9: ...ion A Prolific PL2303 USB to UART bridge is used to provide access to the serial port that acts as a system console This is exposed via a USB Mini b 5 pin port on the front of the case There are sever...
Page 10: ...ntly push the Mini B plug end into the console port on the system and connect the USB type A plug into an available USB port on the workstation Tip Be certain to gently push in the Mini B connector on...
Page 11: ...4 Launch a Terminal Program Use a terminal program to connect to the system console port PuTTY is a popular terminal program that is available on various operating systems Some other choices of termin...
Page 12: ...rawing code points Window Colours Indicate bolded text by changing The colour GNU screen In many cases screen may be invoked simply by using the proper command line Mac OS X sudo screen dev cu usbseri...
Page 13: ...e following items Ensure the terminal program is configured for the correct speed See No Serial Output above Ensure the terminal program is configured for the proper character encoding such as UTF 8 o...
Page 14: ...Netgate Training Netgate training offers training courses for increasing your knowledge of Netgate products and services Whether you need to maintain or improve the security skills of your staff or o...
Page 15: ...ew our Product Lifecycle page All Specifications subject to change without notice Enterprise Support is included with an active software subscription for more information view our Netgate Global Suppo...
