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Next Generation Firewall How to install a Forcepoint NGFW 51 appliance cluster in an SD-WAN environment 6.5 or higher Revision B...
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• The on-site installer is the person who installs the NGFW 51 appliance at the remote site where it is used. The tasks described in this document are to be completed by the on-site installer. For tasks to be completed by...
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How to install a Forcepoint NGFW 51 appliance cluster in an SD-WAN environment Front panel of the NGFW model 51 appliance This panel has the following parts. Power and disk activity indicators Ethernet interface network activity and link indicators Back panel of the NGFW model 51 appliance This panel has the following parts.
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How to install a Forcepoint NGFW 51 appliance cluster in an SD-WAN environment The installation consists of the following general steps: Unpack the NGFW appliances. Connect the network cables to the NGFW appliances. Connect the power adapters to the NGFW appliances.
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How to install a Forcepoint NGFW 51 appliance cluster in an SD-WAN environment Connect network cables Connect the NGFW appliances to the ISP router, to the switch in your internal network, and to each other. Before you begin You must have two normal Ethernet cables and one crossover Ethernet cable. These cables are not included in the NGFW appliance delivery.
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How to install a Forcepoint NGFW 51 appliance cluster in an SD-WAN environment Connect a crossover Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 2 on the first appliance, then connect the other end of the cable to Ethernet port 2 on the second appliance.
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How to install a Forcepoint NGFW 51 appliance cluster in an SD-WAN environment Steps Connect a computer running a terminal emulator program to the NGFW appliance console port, then open a connection using these settings: • Bits per second — 115,200 •...
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