Checkpoint Quantum Spark 1570R User manual

CHECK POINT
1570R APPLIANCE
Quick Start Guide
P/N: 708008
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For additional information regarding setting up your appliance, refer to the
Check Point Appliance Getting Started Guide.
5REGISTRATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Appliance Registration
The appliance is provided with a 30-day evaluation license key.
You can activate your full license using the First Time Configuration Wizard
through the License page by clicking the “Activate License” button (click “Set
proxy” to configure proxy settings if needed). Your device will automatically
contact and register itself with the Check Point User center, providing it has
been configured with Internet access.
If the appliance is not connected to the Internet, click “Offline”, browse to your
license activation file and press “Activate License.” To obtain your license
activation file visit http://smbregistration.checkpoint.com.
Appliance User Center
For further information about the appliances, see:
https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/login/cpapp.
For technical assistance, contact Check Point 24 hours a day,
seven days a week at:
[phone] (Americas)
[phone] (International)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10:
Figure 1: Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) Properties
Note – To check your Windows version: Press “Win” + R buttons. In the window
that opens, type “winver” and press “Enter” A dialog box will open, showing
your windows version.
1. Connect another Ethernet cable to the port no.1 on the appliance rear panel
and plug it into the network adapter on your PC/Laptop.
2. The port no.1 Link LED on the rear panel will light up in green, indicating
that the cable is connected properly and connection is active. The amber
LED indicates the connection speed.
3CONNECT YOUR PC FOR INITIAL SETUPPOWER UP YOUR CHECK POINT APPLIANCE
CONNECT YOUR CHECK POINT APPLIANCE TO
THE NETWORK
1. Connect the power supply unit to the appliance front panel and to a power
outlet. Once the user plugs in the power adapter, the appliance is on.
The 1570R uses two powering options – AC power adapter (sold separately)
or DC power (power plug included).
2. When the appliance is turned on, the Status/Power LED on the front panel
lights up in red for a short period. The LED then turns blue and starts to
blink. This shows a boot is in progress and new firmware is being installed.
When the LED turns solid blue, the appliance is ready for login.
Note - The LED is red if there is an alert or error.
1
CONFIGURE YOUR CHECK POINT APPLIANCE
INSTRUCTION FOR MAC OS X:
1. Launch the Web browser and enter http://my.firewall or
https://192.168.1.1:4434 in the address bar.
Note – You might receive a certificate error page since the appliance does
not have a formally signed certificate. Click “Continue to this Web site.”
Note – If you are using a FireFox Web browser, you will be prompted to
add an exception in order to connect. Click “Add Exception,” then “Get
Certificate” and finally “Confirm Security Exception.”
2. The wizard will guide you through the connection setup process.
Enter in the parameters as required and click Finish.
1. Choose System Preferences
from the Apple menu.
2. Select Network Preference.
3. Select Ethernet on the left side
of Network window.
4. Set Configure IPv4 to Using DHCP.
5. Press Apply.
Figure 3: First Time Configuration Wizard -
Welcome page
Figure 4: First Time Configuration wizard -
Summary page
Figure 2: Network Preference
4
If you use an external router: Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN port on
the appliance back panel and plug it into your external modem or router’s PC/
LAN network port. The WAN Link LED on the rear panel will light up in green
when the connection is established and active. The amber LED will indicate
the connection speed. The Internet LED on the front panel will blink blue while
connecting until the configuration in step 4 is completed and the Internet
connection is established. Then it turns to steady blue.
2To enable DHCP or change other
TCP/IP settings
1. Select Start , then select
Settings > Network &
Internet.
2. select Ethernet , then select
the Ethernet network you’re
connected to.
3. Under IP assignment,
select Edit.
4. Under Edit IP settings,
select Automatic (DHCP)
5. When you’re done, select Save.