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Summary of Contents for pfSense SG-4860
- Page 1 SG-4860 pfSense® SECURITY GATEWAY APPLIANCE Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......................................3 pfSense system ......................................3 Hardware Features ....................................3 Flexibility built in ....................................... 4 Software Features: ....................................5 Warranty and Support Information ................................. 5 I/O Ports........................................6 Initial Configuration ....................................6 Logging into the web interface ................................6 Dashboard ......................................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the pfSense® SG-4860 Security Gateway Appliance with pfSense ® 2.2. X The hardware platform in combination with the popular open source pfSense software provides a powerful, reliable, cost-effective solution for your network security needs. -
Page 4: Flexibility Built In
Flexibility built in The base price includes the pfSense SG- 4860 system board preloaded with pfSense software version 2.2.1. Enhance your system to suit your specific needs with: mSATA SSD Wireless cards, pigtails and antennas Cellular modem ... -
Page 5: Software Features
Software Features: pfSense is an, open source full featured firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD 10.1. Arrives pre-loaded with pfSense software IPv6 – support for IPv6 connectivity Captive portal – allows for a splash page to all users upon connecting to your network, optionally with authentication. -
Page 6: I/O Ports
Connect the power cable to port 11 shown in Figure 1 of the unit, insert the power adapter connector to a power source and power the unit up. The pfSense SG-4860 will boot and be ready for the initial configuration after approximately two minutes. -
Page 7: Dashboard
The login appears as depicted in Figure 3 Figure 3 Enter the following default username and password Username: admin Password: pfsense Select LOGIN to continue Dashboard Upon successful login, the following is displayed as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4... -
Page 8: Configuring Hostname, Domain Name And Dns Servers
GUI console by hostname as well as IP address. For the purposes of this guide, we will use pfsense for the Hostname as shown in Figure 5 The default hostname, pfsense may be left unchanged. -
Page 9: Time Server Configuration
Time Server Configuration Figure 6 Time Server Synchronization Setting time server synchronization is quite simple. We recommend using the default pfSense time server as displayed in Figure 6. Setting Time Zone Select the appropriate time zone for your location. For purposes of this manual, the Timezone setting will be set to US/Central as displayed in Figure 7. -
Page 10: Mac Address
login name and password or as with static addresses, subnet mask and gateway address. DHCP is the most common type of interface for home cable modems. One dynamic IP address is issued from the ISP’s DHCP server and will become the public IP address of your network. This address will change periodically at the discretion of the ISP. -
Page 11: Configuring Dhcp Hostname
Configuring DHCP Hostname Figure 11 Some ISPs specifically require DHCP Hostname entry. You may leave this blank, otherwise. Configuring PPPoE and PPTP Interfaces Figure 12 Information added in these sections are assigned by your ISP. Please populate these fields according to the information provided by your ISP. Block Private Networks and Bogons Figure 13 All private network traffic originating on the Internet is blocked by this rule... -
Page 12: Configuring Lan Ip Address & Subnet Mask
Private addresses are reserved for use on internal LANS and blocked from outside traffic so these address ranges may be reused by all private networks. The following in-bound address Ranges are blocked by this firewall rule 10.0.0.1 to 10.255.255.255 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.255 127.0.0.0/8 fc00::/7... -
Page 13: Change Administrator Password
Change Administrator Password Figure 15 Select a new Administrator Password and enter it twice as shown in Figure 15 and select NEXT to continue Save Changes Figure 16 Click RELOAD to save the configuration. Basic Firewall Configuration Complete Figure 17... -
Page 14: Backing Up And Restoring
To proceed to the webConfigurator, make the selection as highlighted in figure 17. The Dashboard display will follow. Dashboard Figure 18 Backing up and restoring At this point, basic LAN and WAN interface configuration is complete. Before proceeding, you should backup your configuration. -
Page 15: Console Access By Serial Interface
Console Access by Serial Interface There are times you may want to access the console through the pfSense SG-4860 serial interface. Perhaps you have accidentally locked yourself out of the GUI console or you may want to assign a new password. To do so, serial console access must be gained. -
Page 16: Mini Usb Serial Interface
Accessing the Console Connect a Mini USB cable to port #1 as shown in Figure 1 on the pfSense SG-4860 and the other to a USB 2.0 port on the computer with a terminal emulation program installed. Configuring Serial Terminal Emulator PuTTY must be configured to communicate with the pfSense SG-4860. - Page 17 Match the COM Port with what was reported in Windows Device Manager. We will use COM3 for this example. The SG-4860 serial port speed is 115200 bits per second. The speed of the BIOS and the speed of the console must match so change the speed in PuTTy to 115200bps.
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Page 18: Additional Support
Per incident support by Netgate, the company behind the pfSense project. If eligible for support, you will receive a post card sized document with your device with instructions on activating support. The support provided by Netgate covers questions or problems you may experience with pfSense or the hardware appliance purchased from pfSense. -
Page 19: Other Support Options
Other Support Options https://www.pfsense.org/get-support/#community-support Additional Documentation This guide illustrates the basics for getting up and running with your SG-4860. There is much more that can be accomplished with pfSense software. The best source of information is the book pfSense 2.2.x: The Definitive Guide available to Gold pfSense subscribers at https://portal.pfsense.org. -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
c. Contact a qualified electrician or the manufacturer if there are questions about the installation prior to connecting the equipment. d. Protective grounding/earthing is provided by Listed AC adapter. Building installation shall provide appropriate short-circuit backup protection. e. Protective bonding must be installed in accordance with local national wiring rules and regulations. - Page 21 THERE IS NO JUDGE OR JURY IN ARBITRATION, AND COURT REVIEW OF AN ARBITRATION AWARD IS LIMITED. HOWEVER, AN ARBITRATOR CAN AWARD ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS THE SAME DAMAGES AND RELIEF AS A COURT (INCLUDING INJUNCTIVE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF OR STATUTORY DAMAGES), AND MUST FOLLOW THE TERMS OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE AS A COURT WOULD.
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Page 22: Fcc Compliance
MISCELLANEOUS If any provision of these terms and conditions of use, or our terms and conditions of sale, are held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the invalid, void or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary in order to render it valid or enforceable and in keeping with the intent of these terms and conditions. -
Page 23: Ce Marking
CE Marking CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it. RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement English European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams. -
Page 24: Français
a través de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y las autoridades locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud de las personas. Si desea obtener información más detallada sobre la eliminación segura de su aparato usado, consulte a las autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida y eliminación de residuos de su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió... - Page 25 Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGATE seadme NETGATE device, vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Suomi [Finnish] NETGATE vakuuttaa täten että NETGATE device, tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Français [French] Par la présente NETGATE déclare que l’appareil Netgate, device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
- Page 26 Português [Portuguese] NETGATE declara que este NETGATE device, está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Română [Romanian] Prin prezenta, NETGATE declară că acest dispozitiv NETGATE este în conformitate cu cerințele esențiale și alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE. ©2015 NETGATE All rights reserved.