Check Point 2200 Getting Started Manual
Check Point 2200 Getting Started Manual

Check Point 2200 Getting Started Manual

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Check Point 2200
Appliance
Getting Started Guide
Model: T-110
6 November 2012
Classification: [Protected] | P/N: 704880

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  • Page 1 Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide Model: T-110 6 November 2012 Classification: [Protected] | P/N: 704880...
  • Page 2 Check Point. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Check Point assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. This publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Important Information

    Latest Documentation The latest version of this document is at: http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/documentation_download?ID=12380 For additional technical information, visit the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com). For more about this appliance, see the 2200 Appliance home page (http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk68680). Revision History Date Description Deleted Hard Disk Drives from 2200 Appliance Hardware (on page 25).
  • Page 4: Safety, Environmental, And Electronic Emissions Notices

    Disconnect the system board power supply from its power source before you connect or disconnect cables or install or remove any system board components. Failure to do this can result in personnel injury or equipment damage. 4 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5: Rack Mount Instructions

    Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 6 A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7 This product is in conformity with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and complies with the requirements in the Council Directive 2006/95/EC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 8: Product Disposal

    For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste disposal service. 8 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................11 Welcome ......................11 2200 Appliance Overview ...................11 Shipping Carton Contents...................12 Terminology......................13 Configuring 2200 Appliance ................. 14 Powering On.......................14 Available Software Images .................14 Initial Configuration .....................15 Using the First Time Configuration Wizard on Gaia ..........15 Starting the Gaia First Time Configuration Wizard .........15 Welcome ......................16...
  • Page 10 2200 Appliance Front Panel ................25 Rear Panel Components ..................26 Main Power Switch ..................26 Optional Rack Mounting ..................26 Restoring Factory Defaults .................. 27 Restoring Using the WebUI ................27 Restoring Using the WebUI (Gaia) ..............27 Restoring Using the Console Boot Menu ............28 Registration and Support ..................
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Shipping Carton Contents Terminology Welcome Thank you for choosing Check Point’s 2200 Appliance. We hope that you will be satisfied with this system and our support services. Check Point products are the most up to date and secure solutions available today.
  • Page 12: Shipping Carton Contents

    Introduction SecurePlatform and IPSO, the operating system from the Nokia security products. Gaia supports the full portfolio of Check Point Software Blades, Security Gateway and Security Management products. Key Features:  Proven, enterprise-class firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention  Accelerated security performance, that includes SecureXL and CoreXL technologies ...
  • Page 13: Terminology

     Locally Managed Deployment: When all Check Point components responsible for both the management and enforcement of the security policy (the Security Management Server and the gateway) are installed on the same machine.
  • Page 14: Configuring 2200 Appliance

    Wait for the appliance to initialize and boot. Available Software Images The 2200 Appliance comes with two software images. Choose the software image you want to use. Reverting to a different software image takes a few minutes. To follow progress and see when the appliance is ready, connect to the appliance using a serial console.
  • Page 15: Initial Configuration

    Configuring 2200 Appliance For more about software images, see the 2200 Appliance home page (http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk68680). Note - Gaia is available for R75.40 and higher. Initial Configuration Do the initial configuration of the appliance with the First Time Configuration Wizard. There are different First Time Configuration Wizard options for the Gaia and the SecurePlatform operating system.
  • Page 16: Welcome

    Set the host name, domain name, and DNS servers for IPv4 addresses. The host name must start with a letter and cannot be named com1, com2..com9. You can use the Gaia WebUI to configure IPv6 DNS servers. 16 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 17: Network Connection

    Use these options to configure an appliance that is a cluster member or in a High Availability deployment.  Unit is part of a cluster - the options are:  ClusterXL - For more about ClusterXL configurations, see the applicable version of the ClusterXL Administration Guide. Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 17...
  • Page 18: Security Management Administrator

    Define the name and password of an administrator that can connect to the Security Management server using SmartConsole clients. Security Management GUI Clients Note - You see this page when the appliance is a Security Management. 18 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 19: Dynamically Assigned Ip

    Click Finish to complete the First Time Configuration Wizard and configure the appliance. You can log in to the WebUI after some minutes. Note - We recommend that you back up the system configuration. You can use the Gaia add backup command. Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 19...
  • Page 20: Using The First Time Configuration Wizard On Secureplatform

    In the Password recovery login token section, download a Login Token to use if you forget the password. We recommend that you save the password recovery login token file in a safe storage. 6. The First Time Configuration Wizard runs. 20 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 21: Welcome

    Set the Host, Domain and DNS Servers in the Host, Domain Settings, and DNS Servers page. The host name must start with a letter and cannot be named com1, com2..com9. In the DNS section, set the DNS servers for the appliance. Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 21...
  • Page 22: Management Type

    Locally Managed Deployment This section describes how to configure the appliance for locally managed deployment. Check Point Cluster Configure the cluster type. If you select This appliance is part of a 2200 Appliance Cluster, the options are:  Primary cluster member ...
  • Page 23: Summary

    Configuring 2200 Appliance The release notes of your Check Point version in the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com), lists compatible Windows operating systems for SmartConsole. Centrally Managed Deployment This section describes how to configure the appliance for centrally managed deployment.
  • Page 24: Creating The Network Object

    Configuring 2200 Appliance Creating the Network Object Configure the 2200 Appliance as a gateway object in the Security Management Server database. To create the network object in SmartDashboard: 1. Launch SmartDashboard. 2. Configure a new gateway object for the appliance.
  • Page 25: 2200 Appliance Hardware

    In This Chapter 2200 Appliance Front Panel Rear Panel Components Optional Rack Mounting This chapter describes the hardware components on the 2200 Appliance. 2200 Appliance Front Panel This section describes the features and components located on the appliance front panel. Item...
  • Page 26: Rear Panel Components

    Optional Rack Mounting There is an optional rack mounting kit that lets you mount the appliance in a standard rack. For more information about installing this kit, see the appliance home page (http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk68680). 26 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 27: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring Using the WebUI (Gaia) Restoring Using the Console Boot Menu As part of the troubleshooting process, it may be necessary to restore the 2200 Appliance to its factory default settings. You can restore the factory default image using one of the following methods: ...
  • Page 28: Restoring Using The Console Boot Menu

    9. When this message is shown, you have approximately four seconds to hit any key to activate the Boot menu. 10. From the Boot menu, select the relevant Reset to factory defaults image. 11. Press Enter. 28 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 29: Registration And Support

    Check Point software. Check Point documentation is available on the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com). Be sure to also use the Online Help when you are working with the Check Point SmartConsole clients. Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 31: Compliance Information

    VCCI V-3, Class A Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics AS/NZS CISPR22, Class A Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics ICES-003, Class A Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 31...
  • Page 32 Safety of Information Technology Equipment The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EU Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Date and Place of issue: July, 2011, Tel Aviv, Israel 32 | Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 33 Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Check Point 2200 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 33...

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