Forcepoint NGFW 51 User manual

Next Generation
Firewall
How to install a single Forcepoint NGFW
51 appliance for SD-WAN deployment
6.5 or higher
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How to install a single Forcepoint NGFW 51 appliance for SD-WAN deployment
Contents
•Introduction
•Install a single NGFW appliance using plug-and-play configuration
•Indicator lights
•Ethernet port indicators
•Find product documentation
Introduction
This document describes how to install a single NGFW model 51 appliance at the remote site where it is used.
HQ
SMC
Remote site Remote site
Remote site On-site
installer
SMC
administrator
•The SMC administrator is the person who configures settings for NGFW Engines in the SMC.
•The on-site installer is the person who installs the NGFW 51 appliance at the remote site where it is used.
The tasks described in this document are to be completed by the on-site installer. For tasks to be completed by
the SMC administrator, see How to prepare a single NGFW Engine for SD-WAN deployment.
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Front panel of the NGFW model 51 appliance
This panel has the following parts.
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1Power and disk activity indicators
2Ethernet interface network activity and link indicators
Back panel of the NGFW model 51 appliance
This panel has the following parts.
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1Power connector
2USB ports
3Fixed Ethernet ports 0–3 (from left to right)
4Console port (speed 115,200 bps)
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Install a single NGFW appliance using
plug-and-play configuration
In plug-and-play configuration, the NGFW appliance automatically downloads and activates the configuration.
Before you begin
Before the appliance is delivered to the installation location, the SMC administrator configures the
settings for the NGFW appliance and uploads the configuration to the Installation Cloud.
You must have two Ethernet cables. These cables are not included in the NGFW appliance delivery.
Note: Make sure that all Ethernet cables are correctly rated (CAT 5e or CAT 6 in gigabit networks).
Cable connections
Installation Cloud Internal network
ISP router Internal switch
0 1
Steps
1) Unpack the NGFW appliance.
a) Inspect the box that each appliance was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.
b) Remove the appliance and components from the box that they were shipped in.
If the appliance itself or any components delivered with the appliance show any damage, file a damage
claim with the carrier who delivered the appliance or components.
2) Connect an Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 0, then connect the other end of the cable to the ISP router.
This cable is used to download the configuration for the NGFW appliance from the Installation Cloud.
Note: To prevent the NGFW appliance from attempting to use Ethernet port 1 to connect to
the Installation Cloud, do not connect an Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 1 until the NGFW
appliance has downloaded and activated the configuration.
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3) Attach a suitable power plug for your region to the power adapter.
Standard power plugs for several regions are included with the delivery.
4) Plug the power adapter into a grounded, high-quality power strip that offers protection from electrical noise
and power surges.
5) Connect the power cable to the power connector on the back of the appliance.
The NGFW appliance downloads and activates the configuration. Activating the configuration can take
several minutes.
6) Contact the SMC administrator to verify that the configuration has been successfully activated.
7) When the configuration has been activated, connect an Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 1, then connect the
other end of the cable to the switch in your internal network.
Result
You have now finished installing the NGFW appliance.
Indicator lights
Indicator lights show the status of the appliance and any fixed Ethernet ports.
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1Power indicator
2Disk activity indicator
3Activity/link indicators for Ethernet ports 0–3 (from left to right)
4Link speed indicators for Ethernet ports 0–3 (from left to right)
Indicator Color Description
Power Green Power is supplied to the appliance.
Disk activity Blue Flashes on activity.
Activity/link indicators Green Link OK. Flashes on activity.
Unlit 10 Mbps link.
Amber 100 Mbps link.
Link speed indicators
Green 1 Gbps link.
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Ethernet port indicators
Ethernet port indicators show the status and speed of the network ports.
1 2
1Activity/link indicator
2Link speed indicator
Indicator Color Description
Activity/link indicator Green Link OK. Flashes on activity.
Unlit 10 Mbps link.
Amber 100 Mbps link.
Link speed indicator
Green 1 Gbps link.
Find product documentation
On the Forcepoint support website, you can find information about a released product, including product
documentation, technical articles, and more.
You can get additional information and support for your product on the Forcepoint support website at
https://support.forcepoint.com. There, you can access product documentation, Knowledge Base articles,
downloads, cases, and contact information.
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