Forcepoint V5000 G4 Quick Start Poster

Quick Start Poster
Forcepoint V5000 G4
Forcepoint DLP Appliance

Before you begin...

Install the Forcepoint management server and ensure it is
operational.
The appliance supports the following security modes:
• Protector (can be deployed in monitoring mode)
• Mobile agent
Plan your deployment before setting up the appliance. See the back
of this poster for a deployment overview and reference sheet.
1 Verify Contents
Power Cable Null Modem Cable
Bezel (faceplate)
Contact Forcepoint Technical Support if any items are missing.
2

Rack Installation

To rack the V5000 appliance, use a rack tray (not included).
1. Obtain a rack tray and install into desired server rack.
2. Place appliance on tray and
secure to server rack using
mounting screws on front of
appliance.
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3 Connect Network Cables
Connect the appliance interfaces required by the security mode for this appliance. The default
configuration is shown below.
Cat 5E cables (or better) are required. Do not use crossover network cables.
Required Ports:
Optional Ports:
Legend: C = em1
Mode
Protector
Ethernet Cables (4)
Mobile Agent
* Receives connections from the Forcepoint management server. Provides communication and management for the appliance.
** Although these interfaces are optional, at least one must be configured.
*** Allows mobile devices to access the appliance from internal, hotspot, and home networks.
Connect Input Device & Power On
4
Serial Port Connection
Connect a computer to serial port using null modem cable
(provided). Or, connect a terminal server to serial port using a
straight-through cable (not provided). Serial port settings are:
9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity.
Power on the appliance and check the following indicators:
Front
• Power button is illuminated.
Rear
• LEDs for connected network interfaces (NICs) are green.
• System status indicator (LED left of power supplies) is solid blue.
Contact Forcepoint Technical Support if any indicators are not illuminated correctly.
Protector (Monitoring)
N = em2 P1 = p2p2 P2 = p2p1
Interface Function
•
Required. Management server port.*
• Optional**. Can monitor separate networks through a TAP.
• Optional**. Can monitor separate networks through a TAP.
• Required. Management server port.*
• Optional. Can connect to separate networks (LAN, WAN, or DMZ)***.
• Optional. Can connect to separate networks (LAN, WAN or DMZ)***.
OR
Keyboard/Monitor Connection
Connect a monitor and keyboard to appliance, either directly
or through a KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) switch.
5 Installation Steps
1. After the power is on, you are prompted for a user name and
password.
Enter admin:admin for the protector.
Enter root:admin for the mobile agent.
2. Start the configuration wizard:
Mobile Agent
An installation wizard starts automatically for the protector.
For the mobile agent, type "wizard" and press Enter.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the wizard.
Please refer to the Deployment and Installation Center in the
Forcepoint Technical Library for more details.
6 Getting the Latest Updates
1. Go to forcepoint.com, log on to My Account, and select the
Downloads page.
2. Download the upgrade script for the latest version of the
Forcepoint DLP Protector and Mobile Agent.
3. Log on to the appliance as root.
4. Copy the update script to /opt/websense/data.
5. Enter the following command:
chmod +x /opt/websense/data/<update_script_name>
6. Enter the following command:
bash /opt/websense/data/<update_script_name>
7. Enter Y, then complete the wizard, accepting the defaults.

Configuration Overview

7
1. Log on to the Forcepoint Security Manager:
a. Enter the URL https://<management_server_ip>:9443
b. Enter the user name admin.
c. Enter the admin password.
2. If necessary, click Data to launch the Data Security module.
3. If prompted, enter your subscription key.
4. Go to the Main > Status > Dashboard page. If the Health Alert
Summary lists missing essential configurations, click the link for
details and complete the remaining configurations.
5. Go to the Settings > Deployment > System Modules page.
6. Double-click the protector or mobile agent to configure it.
7. Configure Policies.
8. Click Deploy.
Refer to the Forcepoint DLP Administrator Help for details.
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