Before You Install the NetDefend firewall
Chapter 2
This chapter describes how to properly set up and install your NetDefend firewall
in your networking environment.
Installing and Setting up the NetDefend
firewall
This chapter includes the following topics:
Before You Install the NetDefend firewall.................................................15
Wall Mounting the Appliance ....................................................................30
Securing the Appliance against Theft.........................................................32
Network Installation ...................................................................................35
Setting Up the NetDefend firewall .............................................................36
Before You Install the NetDefend firewall
Prior to connecting and setting up your NetDefend firewall for operation, you must
do the following:
•
Check if TCP/IP Protocol is installed on your computer.
•
Check your computer’s TCP/IP settings to make sure it obtains its IP
address automatically.
Refer to the relevant section in this guide in accordance with the operating system
that runs on your computer. The sections below will guide you through the TCP/IP
setup and installation process.
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