Hardware Features
1
LAN Port
- Uses Category 5 cable with RJ-45 con-
nectors. Connect this port to any workstation or
network device that has a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
port.
2
DMZ Port
- Uses Category 5 cable with RJ-45 con-
nectors. Use this port to connect the Firewall to any
workstation, server, or network device that has a
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX port.
3
WAN Port
- Uses Category 5 cable with RJ-45 con-
nectors. Connect this port to any internet access
device that has a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX port.
4
Normal/Uplink Switch
- The setting of this switch
determines the operation of the port. Set the switch
to
Normal
to connect to an Ethernet MDI device
e.g. a PC. Set to
Uplink
to connect to an Ethernet
MDIX device such as a hub or switch.
5
Status LEDs
- WAN, LAN, and DMZ ports have
LEDs that indicate the following:
■
Green
indicates that the link between port and
the next network device is operational at
100 Mbps.
■
Yellow
indicates that the link between the port
and the next network device is operational at
10 Mbps.
■
Off
indicates that nothing is operational or that
the link to the port has failed.
6
Packet LEDs
- WAN, LAN and DMZ ports have
LED’s that indicate the following:
■
Green
indicates that data is being transmit-
ted/received on this port in full-duplex mode.
■
Yellow
indicates that data is being transmit-
ted/received on this port in half-duplex mode.
■
Off
indicates that no traffic is being passed.
7
Alert LED
- This LED shows orange to alert you of
the following:
■
A failure in the self-test the Firewall runs when
switched on.
■
No operational firmware is currently loaded.
■
Potential attacks on your network.
■
An attempt to access a restricted site.
■
A hacker attack or access to a restricted service.
8
Power/Self Test LED
- This LED shows green to
indicate that the unit is switched on. This LED
flashes for about 90 seconds while self-test is run-
ning, and also when restarting.
9
Power socket
- Only use the power cord supplied
with the Firewall.
10
Redundant Power Supply socket
- Use this con-
nector to attach a Redundant Power Supply to the
Firewall.
11
Reset Switch
(recessed) - Use to reset the Firewall.
9
10
11
LAN
Normal
Uplink
DMZ
Normal
Uplink
WAN
Normal
Uplink
Firewall
3CR16110-95
SuperStack 3
®
Power/Self Test
Alert
Packet LAN/DMZ/WAN
green = full duplex
yellow = half duplex
green = 100 Mbps
yellow = 10 Mbps
Status LAN/DMZ/WAN
Packet
Status
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