Initializing a Firebox Using a Serial Cable
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interfaces. Turn on the Firebox. A flickering Sys A light indicates that the
Firebox is running System 4.1 or later.
To perform this procedure, you must have:
•
A newly shipped Firebox or any model of Firebox already initialized
with System 4.1 or later
•
Management Station running LSS/WFS that can attach via local LAN
connection to the Trusted interface of the Firebox
1
Use a cross-over cable to connect the Firebox External and Optional
ethernet interfaces.
A red, cross-over cable is included with the Firebox for this purpose.
2
Connect the Management Station to the same LAN as the Firebox
Trusted interface.
3
Turn the Firebox off and then on. Allow time for the Firebox to boot,
then confirm that the Sys A light is flickering.
If the Firebox Sys A light is not flickering, the Firebox is running release prior to
System 4.1 and you must use either the serial or modem initialization methods.
4
Use the QuickSetup Wizard to configure and initialize the Firebox.
When prompted to upload the security policy, select
Use TCP/IP to
Configure
.
For more information, see the
QuickStart poster
.
Initializing a Firebox Using a Serial Cable
For Fireboxes that shipped prior to Firebox System 4.1, the read-only
system area is accessible using the Flash Disk Management Tool. It is
necessary to restart the Firebox from the read-only system area to
•
Initialize a Firebox version 4.0 or prior for the first time
•
Troubleshoot problems where all access to the Firebox is lost
Before starting this procedure, establish a connection between the Firebox
console port and an available serial port on the Management Station. Use
a null modem cable (not a standard serial cable). A null modem cable is
shipped with the Firebox.
Also, make sure the Ethernet cables are plugged into the Trusted
interface.
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