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CHAPTER 3
Configuring an SRX Series Device for the
First Time
Understanding Methods to Manage the Branch SRX Series
Copyright © 2016, Juniper Networks, Inc.
Understanding Methods to Manage the Branch SRX Series on page 17
Mandatory Settings to Configure the Branch SRX Series on page 18
Connecting the Branch SRX Series Through the Console Port for the First
Time on page 19
Configuring a Hostname to Identify a Branch SRX Series Services Gateway in Your
Network on page 20
Configuring Internet Access for the Branch SRX Series on page 21
Configuring a Network Time Protocol Server for the Branch SRX Series on page 22
Validating the Branch SRX Series Configuration on page 23
Verifying the Branch SRX Series Configuration on page 24
You can use a PC or laptop to configure and monitor your SRX Series. The branch SRX
Series have a factory default configuration that enables you to connect to devices through
any of the following methods right out of the box:
Connecting through the console port—Use an Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 to DB-9
serial port adapter to connect the console port on the SRX Series to the serial port on
the PC or laptop. This connection method does not require any prior configuration on
the SRX Series.
Connecting through the J-Web interface—J-Web is a powerful Web-based interface
that allows you to manage the SRX Series through a graphical interface on a Web
browser. Use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the PC or laptop to one of the Ethernet
ports labeled
0/1
through
To access the J-Web setup wizard, open a Web browser on the PC or laptop and enter
the IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address field. Log in using the default user name "root",
with a blank password field. No prior configuration is required.
Connecting through SSH and Telnet—Use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the PC
or laptop to one of the Ethernet ports labeled
your services gateway.
0/7
on the front panel of your services gateway.
through
0/1
on the front panel of
0/7
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