3 – Configuration 21
Requirements
If using the web user interface, you will need:
•1 crossover Ethernet cable to connect with the computer directly, or 1 straight-through Ethernet cable to connect with the computer through a hub or switch
•2 straight-through Ethernet cables, one for each required network connection
•1 computer with a SSL-compatible and frames-enabled browser
If using GBAdmin, you will need:
•1 crossover Ethernet cable to connect with the computer directly, or 1 straight-through Ethernet cable to connect with the computer through a hub or switch
•2 straight-through Ethernet cables, one for each required network connection
•1 Windows computer
If using the video console, you will need:
•1 keyboard
•1 monitor
If using the serial console, you will need:
•1 null-modem serial cable
•1 computer with a serial port
Making a Temporary Peer Network Connection
If you want to initially configure your firewall using GBAdmin or a browser, you will need to construct a temporary peer Ethernet network.
Note
The video console version of the GB-Ware runtime does not have factory default network settings, and hence does not initially allow any network or serial connections; you will need to run the video Setup Wizard before you can use your firewall. This will perform initial network setup on your firewall so that you can then connect remotely with either GBAdmin or the web UI.
GBAdmin and the web user interface for the GB-Ware firewall occur over an Ethernet network connection. Because the factory network informa- tion settings on the serial version of the GB-Ware firewall are unlikely to match your existing network, your firewall will not automatically join your network.
You will need to temporarily join a computer to the firewall’s default network. This allows you to configure the firewall’s network settings to
