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Chapter 2 Installing IPS-4240 and IPS-4255
Installing IPS-4240 and IPS-4255
Step 6
Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port and connect the other end to the DB-9 or DB-25
connector on your computer.
Step 7
Attach the network cables to the correct ports:
•
GigabitEthernet0/0, GigabitEthernet0/1, GigabitEthernet0/2, and GigabitEthernet0/3 (from right to
left) are sensing ports.
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Management0/0 is the command and control port.
Caution
Management and console ports are privileged administrative ports. Connecting them to an untrusted
network can create security concerns.
Step 8
Power on the appliance.
Step 9
Initialize the appliance.
Step 10
Upgrade the appliance with the most recent Cisco IPS software.
You are now ready to configure intrusion prevention on the appliance.
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RJ-45 to
DB-9 or DB-25
serial cable
(null-modem)
Computer serial port
DB-9 or DB-25
FLASH
CONSOLE
AU
X
PO
WER
ST
ATUS
FLASH
Console
port (RJ-45)
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USB2
USB1
LNK SPD
3
LNK SPD
2
LNK SPD
1
LNK SPD
0
MGMT
Indicators