Connecting The Mguard Smart² - Innominate mGuard Reference Manual

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6.3 Connecting the mGuard smart²
LAN port
Ethernet plug for direct connection to the device or network to be protected
(local device or network).
USB plug
For connection to the USB interface of a computer.
For the power supply (default settings).
The mGuard smart² (not the mGuard smart) can be configured so that a se-
rial console is available via the USB plug.
WAN port
Socket for connection to the external network, e.g., WAN, Internet. (Con-
nections to the remote device or network are established via this network.)
Use a UTP cable (CAT5).
Before:
After:
(A LAN can also be
on the left.)
Figure 6-3 mGuard smart²: Connection in the network
If your computer is already connected to a network, insert the mGuard smart² between the
network interface of the computer (i.e., its network card) and the network.
Driver installation is not required.
For security reasons, we recommend you change the default root and administrator pass-
words during initial configuration.
WARNING: This is a Class A item of equipment. This equipment can cause radio interfer-
ence in residential areas; in this case, the operator may be required to implement appro-
priate measures.
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