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- Page 1 Next Generation Firewall 120 Series Models N120W (APP-120C1), N120WL (APP-120C2), N120 (APP-120C3), and N120L (APP-120C4) Internet Security Device Hardware Guide Revision G...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Model N120 Features
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Model N120 features The figures and tables show the appliance components and features. Front panel This panel has the following parts. USB port Indicators for Ethernet interface port activity and link status... - Page 4 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Back panel This panel has the following parts. Grounding point Power connector DC IN 1 — Provides 12V DC power for the appliance. Power connector DC IN 2 — Optionally provides 54V DC power for the power over Ethernet (PoE) ports. Note PoE is an optional feature.
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Page 5: Model N120W Features
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Model N120W features The figures and tables show the components and features of the N120W (APP-120C1) appliance. Front panel This panel has the following parts. USB port Indicators for Ethernet interface port activity and link status Indicators for status, management (MGMT), high availability (HA), and power over Ethernet (PoE) Indicators for wireless LAN (WLAN) connectivity, power (PWR), and disk activity (SSD) - Page 6 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Back panel This panel has the following parts. Wireless LAN antenna connectors Grounding point Power connector DC IN 1 — Provides 12V DC power for the appliance. Power connector DC IN 2 — Optionally provides 54V DC power for the power over Ethernet (PoE) ports. Note PoE is an optional feature.
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Page 7: Model N120Wl Features
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Model N120WL features The figures and tables show the components and features of the N120WL appliance. Front panel This panel has the following parts. SIM card slot USB port Indicators for Ethernet interface port activity and link status Indicators for status, management (MGMT), high availability (HA), and power over Ethernet (PoE) Indicators for LTE, wireless LAN (WLAN) connectivity, power (PWR), and disk activity (SSD) - Page 8 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Back panel This panel has the following parts. Wireless LAN antenna connectors Grounding point Power connector DC IN 1 — Provides 12V DC power for the appliance. Power connector DC IN 2 — Optionally provides 54V DC power for the power over Ethernet (PoE) ports. Note PoE is an optional feature.
- Page 9 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Side panel This panel has the following parts. LTE antenna connector (two on each side) Important There are vents on the sides of the appliance. Keep other objects at least 100mm (4 inches) away from the appliance to ensure good air flow.
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Page 10: Model N120L Features
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Model N120L features The figures and tables show the components and features of the N120WL appliance. Front panel This panel has the following parts. SIM card slot USB port Indicators for Ethernet interface port activity and link status Indicators for status, management (MGMT), high availability (HA), and power over Ethernet (PoE) - Page 11 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Back panel This panel has the following parts. Grounding point Power connector DC IN 1 — Provides 12V DC power for the appliance. Power connector DC IN 2 — Optionally provides 54V DC power for the power over Ethernet (PoE) ports. Note PoE is an optional feature.
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Page 12: Indicator Lights
Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Side panel This panel has the following parts. LTE antenna connector (two on each side) Important There are vents on the sides of the appliance. Keep other objects at least 100mm (4 inches) away from the appliance to ensure good air flow. - Page 13 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Indicator Color Description Activity/ Unlit No link. link status Green Link OK. Flashes on activity. light for each Ethernet port (Activity) Link Unlit 10 Mbps link. speed Amber 100 Mbps link. light for each Green...
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Page 14: Ethernet Port Indicators
The precautions provide safety guidance when working with Forcepoint appliances and electrical equipment. CAUTION Forcepoint appliances cannot be serviced by end users. Never open the appliance covers for any reason. Doing so can lead to serious injury and void the hardware warranty. - Page 15 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L General safety precautions Read the safety information and follow these rules to ensure general safety whenever you are working with electronic equipment. ■ Keep the area around the appliance clean and free of clutter. ■...
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Page 16: Install The Appliance
■ The on-site installer is responsible for installing the appliance. For more information, see the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Installation Guide. To prepare for the appliance installation, the SMC administrator must do the following: If the SMC has not yet been installed, install the SMC. - Page 17 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L If the plug-and-play configuration method is not used, the on-site installer must use the USB drive that contains the initial configuration files to configure the NGFW Engine software. When you have finished installing the appliance, inform the SMC administrator so that the administrator can check the status of the appliance in the Management Client.
- Page 18 Mount the N120, N120W, N120WL, or N120L appliance on a wall You can optionally mount the N120, N120W, N120W, or N120L appliance on a wall. Important There are vents on the sides of the appliance. Keep other objects at least 100mm (4 inches) away from the appliance to ensure good air flow.
- Page 19 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Steps Drill two holes 120mm (4.7 inches) apart in the wall in a horizontal orientation. Make sure that you leave enough clearance around the appliance. If required, insert nylon plugs into the holes. Insert the two screws into the holes and tighten the screws.
- Page 20 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Connect the power adapters Use the power cable to plug in the appliance. Note We recommend using a UPS to ensure continuous operation and minimize the risk of damage to the appliance in case of sudden loss of power.
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Page 21: Maintenance
When the Forcepoint NGFW engine is in the initial configuration state and no configuration has been saved to the integrated switch, there are no ports in the integrated switch and the integrated switch does not yet route traffic. - Page 22 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L Steps Connect to the NGFW Engine command line. Depending on the appliance type, use one of the following options: ■ Connect a computer running a terminal emulator program to the appliance console port, then press Enter.
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Page 23: Compliance Information
Tasks in the Management Client are intended to be done by the SMC administrator. Compliance information Forcepoint NGFW appliances that have wireless support are in compliance with certain EU directives and FCC standards for wireless devices intended for home and office use. - Page 24 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L ■ 5.15–5.25 GHz: 16.07 dBm (EIRP) Operations in the 5150–5250 MHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. FCC Standards This appliance is in compliance with FCC Part Applied technologies The appliance uses these technologies.
- Page 25 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 3 This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-in radios.
- Page 26 Next Generation Firewall Hardware Guide | Models N120W, N120WL,and N120L pour les dispositifs munis d’antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée, selon le cas; Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 27 © 2022 Forcepoint Forcepoint and the FORCEPOINT logo are trademarks of Forcepoint. All other trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners. Published 01 June 2022...
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