Juniper WX 1800 Quick Start

WX 1800 Quick Start
This quick start card describes how to install a WXC 1800 application acceleration
platform in the data path between a switch and a router. To install the WXC 1800
"off-path" (connected only to the switch or router), refer to the operator's guide.

Before You Begin

Inspect the package contents. Refer to the package contents document enclosed
with the product.
Ensure sufficient power is available. Supply circuits should be protected by a 15 A or
20 A circuit breaker.
Ensure a minimum of six inches clearance around the chassis.
Verify that all firewalls between WX and WXC devices allow traffic on TCP/UDP ports
3577 and 3578
Identify a 10/100 Ethernet LAN port that transmits data to your WAN router. This port
is typically from an aggregation switch, or from another LAN device connected directly
to the router.
Obtain a license key. The license key determines the throughput levels for the device,
and properly registers the product. To obtain a permanent license key, go to:
https://www.juniper.net/generate_license
If you operate the platform at its base speed, only the serial number is needed to
generate a permanent license. If you purchased license upgrades, you will need the
Authorization Code Certificate that was emailed to you in electronic PDF format.
If you have any problems with the licensing process, open a support case using the
Case Management link at:
http://www.juniper.net/support/
To call from the United States, Canada, or Mexico, dial 1-888-314-JTAC. To call from
other locations, dial 1-408-745-9500 or check the list of local support centers at:
http://www.juniper.net/support/support_contacts.html

Installation

1. Set up the chassis.

For rack mount installation, install the supplied brackets, front panel forward, to
the sides of the device.
For desktop installation, place the device securely on a flat surface.
NOTE:
Do not connect the power cable until Step 4.
Figure 1. WXC 1800

2. Connect the network cables.

Locate the cable that connects from the switch (or other aggregating device) to
the router.
Disconnect this cable from the router port and connect it to the Local port on the
WXC device.
Connect a straight-through cable (not provided) from the router port to the
Remote port on the WXC device.

3. Verify connectivity across the WXC device.

Ping a host on the remote side of the device from a host on the local side of the
device.
NOTE: If you cannot verify connectivity on both sides of the device, do not proceed to
the next step. If auto-MDI is not enabled on the router, in some cases you may have
to use a crossover cable to connect the WXC 1800 to the router (auto-MDI detection
is not supported on the WXC 1800).

4. Connect the power.

Connect the power supply to the back of the chassis, and then connect the power
cord to your local power source.
NOTE:
The power usage is 60 Watts Max or 170 BTU/hr.
STOP:
You may be able to use the autodeployment feature of the WX CMS software
to configure the device automatically. Refer to the CMS administrator's guide or
continue with Step 5.