Global Technology Associates GBWA200501-01 manual Configuring Your Firewall, Browser Compatibility

24 GB-Ware Firewall Product Guide

Configuring Your Firewall

You will need to configure your firewall to match your network scheme before installing it.

Requirements

If using a web browser, you will need:

•an SSL-compatible, frames-enabled web browser

•a temporary peer network connection between the firewall and a computer (first configuration only; otherwise, connect over the network normally)

If using GBAdmin, you will need:

•GBAdmin software, pre-installed on a Windows PC

•a temporary peer network connection between the firewall and a Windows computer (first configuration only; otherwise, connect over the network normally)

If using the serial console, you will need:

•terminal emulation software such as TeraTerm or Microsoft HyperTerminal

•a serial connection between the firewall and a computer

If using the video console, you will need:

•a monitor and keyboard directly attached to your firewall

Additionally, you will need:

•the GB-Ware firewall you installed

•an understanding of TCP/IP networking

•network IP addresses for all network interfaces used

•net masks for each attached network

•default route to the external network

•a list of services/ports to allow inbound (if any)

•a list of services/ports to restrict outbound (if any)

Browser Compatibility

GTA recommends using Apple Safari (www.apple.com), Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/), Mozilla (www.mozilla.org), Netscape Navigator (www.netscape.com), Opera (www. opera.com), or another SSL-compatible and frame-enabled browser to administer your firewall.