Step 8: Initial Software Configuration
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Running the Initial Setup
1.
To start the installation wizard run:
# setup
2.
In the
Welcome
screen, press any key.
3.
Select
S
et SGMs for Security Group
.
4.
Define the SGMs that belong to the Security Group.
There are two lines, one for Chassis 1, one for chassis 2. In each line, you can enter:
•
all
(same as
1-12)
•
A range, such as:
1-9
•
A number of comma-separated ranges, such as:
1-3,5-7
•
Single SGMS, such as:
1,4
•
A combination of single SGMs and ranges, such as:
10,2, 3-7
.
By default, the SGM you are connected belongs to the group:
Chassis 1, SGM 1
(slot 1 in
chassis 1). To define a fully populated dual chassis system, select
all
in the top and bottom
lines. For more about Security Gateway Module numbering, see the front panel of your
appliance ("
" on page
).
5.
The subnet for internal communication in the chassis is 192.0.2.0/24 by default. Change the IP
address, if it conflicts with an existing subnet on your network.
6.
Configure parameters for:
•
Host Name
•
Time and Date.
To configure the local time, choose the geographical area and city.
7.
Select
Network Connections
.
Configure the management ports and the data ports of the Security Switch Module.
•
There are 4 management ports on each SSM. Only configure those ports you intend to use.
To associate port names with the physical ports, refer to
Security Switch Module Ports
("
). For each management port configure:
An IP address
The net mask length
•
To associate data port names with the physical ports, refer to
Security Switch Module Ports
("
). For each data port configure:
An IP address
The net mask length