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Connect to the network using the LCD panel
Procedure
1. Determine and record your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
2. Press
(Enter) on the LCD panel. The LCD displays a message asking if
you want to set up the network.
3. Select OK, and then press
4. Press
(Enter) again on the LCD panel to display the IP address screen.
5. Press UP and DOWN to select a number, and then press
to the next field.
6. When you have completed all the fields, press
7. Select OK to move forward, and then press
selection.
8. Complete these steps again to provide the subnet mask and default gateway.
9. After you enter all your network information, a final conformation screen
appears. Select OK to save all network information and enable the
Management port, or select Cancel to return to the IBM ISS Proventia screen
without saving any information.
10. After you confirm the settings, the appliance generates a temporary,
case-sensitive password. Record this password; you must use it when you log
on to the appliance.
11. Connect to the appliance using a secure network connection and the
appliance's IP address to complete the initial configuration.
What to do next
Go to the next procedure in the getting started process, "Configure appliance
settings" on page 4.
Connect to the network using a serial console cable
Procedure
1. Connect the serial console cable to the appliance and a computer to complete
the initial configuration.
2. Connect to the appliance using Hyperterminal or another terminal emulation
program. Follow the instructions listed in the documentation for the program
you choose.
3. Use the following settings to connect.
Option
Communication Port
Emulation
Bits per second
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Flow control
IBM Proventia Network Intrusion Prevention System Getting Started for GX4000 Series Appliances
(Enter).
(Enter).
(Enter) to confirm your
Description
Typically COM1
VT100
9600
8
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1
None
(Enter) to move
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