Performing The Initial Configuration; Using A Console Connection - Nokia Check Point IP150 Installation Manual

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Performing the Initial Configuration

The first time you turn on power to a Check Point IP150 appliance, the initial configuration

process begins. This process enables you to configure the network settings and provides access

to the admin account.

You can perform the initial configuration in two ways:

Configure a DHCP server to provide the initial configuration information the first time the

appliance is started.

Perform the initial configuration manually by using a console connection.

This chapter describes how to perform the initial configuration manually by using a console

connection. It includes the following sections:

Connecting Power and Turning the Power On

Performing the Initial Configuration

Connecting Network Interfaces

Using Check Point Network Voyager

Using Check Point Horizon Manager

Using Check Point SmartCenter and Provider-1

Note

Check Point recommends that you physically install all hardware components before you

perform the initial configuration procedure this chapter describes. For information about how

to install other components, see

Using a Console Connection

If you do not use DHCP to perform the initial configuration of your Check Point IP150

appliance, you must use a serial console connection (cable included). After you perform the

initial configuration, the console connection is no longer required.

You can use any standard VT100-compatible terminal with an RS-232 data terminal equipment

(DTE) interface or terminal-emulation program configured with the following settings for the

console:

Check Point IP150 Security Platform Installation Guide

Chapter 5, "Installing and Replacing Components."

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