Using Quick Internet Connection/Disconnection; Configuring A Backup Internet Connection - Check Point UTM-1 Edge User Manual

Using Quick Internet Connection/Disconnection

By clicking the Connect or Disconnect button (depending on the connection status) on the
Internet page, you can establish a quick Internet connection using the currently-selected
connection type. In the same manner, you can terminate the active connection.
The Internet connection retains its Connected/Not Connected status until the UTM-1
appliance is rebooted. The UTM-1 appliance then connects to the Internet if the connection
is enabled. For information on enabling an Internet connection, see Enabling/Disabling
the Internet Connection on page 154.

Configuring a Backup Internet Connection

You can configure both a primary and a secondary Internet connection. The secondary
connection acts as a backup, so that if the primary connection fails, the UTM-1 appliance
remains connected to the Internet.
You have full flexibility in deciding which port to use for each Internet connection. You
can assign the primary connection to use any of the following ports:
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WAN port (on Non-ADSL models)
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DSL port (on ADSL models)
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Serial port (for use with an RS232 modem)
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DMZ/WAN2 port
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USB ports (for use with a USB modem)
You can assign the secondary connection to use any of the above ports that is not being
used by the primary connection.
Note: You can configure different DNS servers for the primary and secondary
connections. The UTM-1 appliance acts as a DNS relay and routes requests from
computers within the network to the appropriate DNS server for the active Internet
connection.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Internet Connection

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