2
2. Mount and connect the device
Please follow the rack mounting instructions as described in the XG Operating
Instructions guide
*
or the separate instructions provided with your rack mount rails.
Connect the ports to the internal and external networks
1. Connect the Port 1/LAN port via a hub or switch to the internal network. For this
purpose, use the RJ45 Ethernet cable provided. Note that your Administration PC
must also be connected to this network.
2. Connect Port 2/WAN to the external network. The connection to the WAN depends
on the type of Internet access.
The XG devices are shipped with the following default settings:
Ethernet Port
IP Address
Zone
1
172.16.16.16/255.255.255.0
LAN
2
DHCP
WAN
Admin Console Username
Admin Console Password
CLI Console Password
admin
admin
admin
Default Gateway
DNS proxy
DHCP service
DHCP
Enabled
Enabled
Quick Start Guide
XG 210 Rev. 3, XG 230 Rev. 2
* Available at
sophos.com/get-started-xg
Internet
e.g.,
DSL modem
Internal network
admin client PC
XG Appliance
Switch
Port 2/WAN
Port 1/
LAN