Untangle u500 User manual

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u500 Setup Guide
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Package Contents
The u500 package includes:
●Power cable
●Rack mounting bracket ears with screws
●Ethernet cable
●u500 appliance
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u500 rear and front panels
Rear Panel
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Front Panel
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Console
Console port
VGA
VGA port
USB
USB ports
External
Internet port
Internal
LAN port
Eth2 - 6
LAN port (not configured)
Reset
Reset switch
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Power indicator
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System status indicator
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HDD indicator
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LCD keypad arrows
Installation
●Prepare the appliance for rack installation by fastening the bracket ears to the sides of the chassis using the provided hardware.
●Mount the appliance to your rack enclosure using the provided hardware.
●Connect the ethernet cable from your Internet modem or router to the Internet port (External) located on the rear panel.
●Connect the ethernet cable from your LAN switch to the LAN port (Internal) located on the rear panel.
●Plug in the power cable to a power source and connect it to the AC power input located on the rear panel.
●Review the power indicator on the front of the appliance. If the indicator is lit, the appliance is powered on.
●If the appliance is not powered on, toggle the power switch located on the rear panel.
Connect to the appliance
You can connect to your appliance via the online Command Center portal at https://untangle.com/cmd. Alternatively, you can connect to your
appliance from the local network, or directly using a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Via Command Center
Provisioning a new u500 appliance via Command Center is a convenient way to deploy and configure NG Firewall. To set up and manage
your new appliance from Command Center follow these steps:
1. Navigate your web browser to https://untangle.com/cmd.
2. Log in with your Untangle Command Center account, or click Create Account to set up an account.
3. In Command Center, click Add in the Appliances screen.
4. Enter the serial number located on the side panel of your appliance.
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5. Click Add to confirm the new appliance.
6. After the appliance successfully adds to your account, you can select it from the list of appliances.
7. Click Remote Access to connect to the administration of your new appliance.
8. Continue to the setup wizard.
Via network connection
Alternatively, you can connect to your NG Firewall management interface from the local area network. This is useful for example if your NG
Firewall appliance cannot reach the Internet and you require local administration to configure the TCP/IP settings. To access the
administration from a local network follow these steps:
1. Connect your management system to the network attached to the LAN port (Internal) of the appliance.
2. Check the network status of your management system and confirm that you receive an IPv4 address in the subnet of
192.168.2.0/24 (e.g. 192.168.2.100).
3. In a browser, navigate to 192.168.2.1.
4. Accept the SSL certificate notice in your browser and continue to the setup wizard.
Via direct connection
If neither of the previous options is available, you can connect to your appliance directly by attaching a display to the VGA port and a
keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports. At the menu on the bottom of the screen, click Launch Client to open the administration in a
browser and continue to the setup wizard.
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Configure the setup wizard
When you connect to the administration for the first time, the setup wizard prompts you to configure the essential parameters to get your
appliance up and running.
Get Started
NG Firewall packages its premium features as apps. During your first login NG Firewall prompts you to install the recommended apps. If you do
not have a license, some of the recommended apps run as a 14 day trial. The trial converts to a subscription once you apply a valid license. You
can learn more about NG Firewall apps at https://www.untangle.com/untangle-ng-firewall/applications/.
Warranty
This appliance is covered by a one, two or three year manufacturer warranty based on the option chosen at the time of purchase. For a
description of the warranty policy visit http://www.untangle.com/refund-return-policy.
Support & Documentation
For technical support availability, contact information, and troubleshooting tips visit http://support.untangle.com. Help resources are
available in the online help system at http://wiki.untangle.com.
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