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Appendix A: Other Quick Start Methods
Using a locally attached terminal
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Using a locally
attached terminal
This method involves attaching a console to the Sidewinder
appliance
and then
running a text-mode Quick Start program to create the appliance’s initial
configuration. You can use either of the following:
•
A terminal connected to the appliance with the serial cable provided in your
shipment.
•
A terminal emulator using a monitor and keyboard connected to the
appliance.
This method is recommended for administrators who do not have a Windows
computer that meets the minimum requirements near their
appliance .
Figure 7:
Directly
connect with the Quick
Start text-mode program
prompt %:
Setting up the Sidewinder appliance
Before you start the Quick Start program, be sure your hardware is
appropriately placed and cabled by doing the following:
1 Use a diagram of your network to determine the proper placement of your
Sidewinder appliance. Your appliance must be able to reach the
appropriate routers, subnets, and servers (such as mail servers and name
servers).
2
Attach the power cord to the system and plug it into an electrical outlet.
Note: If your appliance has redundant power supplies, attach and plug in both
power cords. If only one power supply is connected, the amber indicator will
blink, indicating an error.
3 Connect two network cables: one providing network access to your external
network and the other providing network access to your internal network.
Important: Pay close attention to which cable you connect to each network
interface. See the Port Identification Guide included in your shipment for your
model’s cabling information. If you can’t find your model, check the Secure
Computing web site for the latest
Port Identification Guide :
http://www.securecomputing.com/goto/manuals
4 Power on your
appliance
.
5
Connect a console to the
appliance
.