Getting Started; Overview; Powering On The Device - McAfee SG310 Administration Manual

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Getting Started

Contents

Overview

Powering on the device

Connecting an administrative PC to the device
Connect your administrative PC to the device:
Configuring the UTM Firewall switch
Confirming settings
Setting up the PCs on your LAN
Registering your UTM Firewall
Overview
This chapter walks you through the installation of your McAfee UTM Firewall device. These instructions
apply to the SG310, SG560U, SG565, SG580, and SG720 models. For instructions on installing an SG640,
refer to the McAfee UTM Firewall Quick Installation Guide for PCI Cards. Installing the UTM Firewall into a
well-planned network is quick and easy. To add your UTM Firewall device to your LAN (Local Area Network),
perform the following procedures:
Powering on the device
1
Connecting an administrative PC to the device
2
Configuring the UTM Firewall switch
3
Confirming settings
4
Setting up the PCs on your LAN
5
Registering your UTM Firewall
6
Note: These procedures assume you have a PC running Microsoft Windows (2000 or later) with an Ethernet
network interface card installed. You may need to be logged in with administrator privileges.
Powering on the device
Connect the power adapter to the device and apply the power. Use only the power adapter packaged with
the unit.
Check that the front panel System/Heart Beat (H/B) /TST lights, along with all other front panel LEDs,
flash when the device is running.
Note: If these LEDs do not behave in the above manner before your device is attached to the network, perform a
factory reset. Press the erase button on rear panel twice within three seconds, 1 second apart to restore factory
default settings. If the LEDs are still not flashing after 30 seconds, you may need to contact customer service.
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