Using the First Time Configuration Wizard
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PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
- A network protocol for encapsulating Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP) frames inside Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with DSL services where individual
users connect to the DSL modem over Ethernet and Metro Ethernet networks. Enter the
ISP
login user name
and
ISP login password
.
Note
- In the First Time Configuration Wizard,
only dynamic IP is supported.
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PPTP
- The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) implements virtual private networks.
PPTP uses a control channel over TCP and a GRE tunnel operating to encapsulate PPP
packets.
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L2TP
- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual
private networks (VPNs). It does not provide any encryption or confidentiality. It relies on an
encryption protocol that it passes within the tunnel to provide privacy.
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Cellular
- This is for appliances with an internal LTE modem. Both SIM cards are used for the
internet connection with a failover between them.
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Cellular Modem
- Connect to the Internet with a cellular modem to the ISP through a 3G or
4G network. For this option, select the USB/Serial option in the Interface name.
Note
- Only one cellular modem is supported. Appliances with an internal LTE modem do not
support an external USB modem.
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Bridge
- Connects multiple network segments at the data link layer (Layer 2).
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DNS Server
(Static IP and Bridge connections) - Enter the DNS server address information in
the relevant fields. For DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, Cellular, and the DNS settings are
supplied by your service provider. You can override these settings later in the WebUI
application, under
Device
>
DNS
.
We recommend that you configure the DNS as the appliance needs to perform DNS resolving for different
functions. For example, to connect to Check Point User Center during license activation or when
Application Control, Web Filtering, Anti-Virus, or Anti-Spam services are enabled.
To test your ISP connection status:
Click
Connect
.
The appliance connects to your ISP. Success or failure shows at the bottom of the page.