Getting Started - Secure Computing SG300 User Manual

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for installing your SnapGear unit. These
instructions are identical to those in the printed Quick Install Guide that shipped with your
SnapGear unit.
Upon completing the steps in this chapter, your
SG gateway or rack mount appliance is installed
in a network configuration similar that depicted in
the figure to the right. If you are setting up a SG
PCI appliance, upon completing the steps in this
chapter, your host PC is connected securely to
your existing LAN.
These instructions assume you have a PC
running Microsoft Windows (95/98/Me/2000/XP
for SG gateway and rack mount appliances,
2000/XP only for SG PCI appliances). If you are
installing an SG gateway or rack mount appliance, you must have an Ethernet network
interface card (NIC) installed. You may need to be logged in with administrator
privileges.
Instructions are not given for other operating systems; refer to your operating system
documentation on how to configure your PCs' network settings using the examples given
for Windows PCs as a guide.
Note
Installing your SnapGear unit into a well-planned network is easy. However, network
planning is outside the scope of this manual. Please take the time to plan your network
before installing your SnapGear unit.
If you are setting up a SG gateway appliance (SG3xx, SG5xx series) proceed to SG
Gateway Appliance Quick Setup Guide.
If you are setting up a SG rack mount appliance (SG7xx series) proceed to SG Rack
Mount Appliance Quick Setup Guide.
If you are setting up a SG PCI appliance (SG6xx series), proceed to SG PCI
Appliance Quick Setup Guide.

Getting Started

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