D-Link DFL-500 user manual Getting started, Package contents, Mounting

Getting started

This chapter describes unpacking, setting up, and powering on your DFL-500 NPG. When you have completed the procedures in this chapter, you can proceed to one of the following:

•If you are going to run your DFL-500 NPG in NAT/Route mode, go to NAT/Route mode installation.

•If you are going to run your DFL-500 NPG in Transparent mode, go to Transparent mode installation. This chapter includes:

•Package contents

•Mounting

•Powering on

•Initial configuration

•Connecting to the web-based manager

•Connecting to the command line interface (CLI)

•Next steps

Package contents

The DFL-500 package contains the following items:

•the DFL-500 NPG

•one orange cross-over ethernet cable

•one gray regular ethernet cable

•one null-modem cable

•DFL-500 QuickStart Guide

•A CD containing this DFL-500 User Manual and the DFL-500 CLI Reference Guide

•one AC adapter

DFL-500 package contents

Mounting

The DFL-500 NPG can be installed on any stable surface. Make sure that the appliance has at least 1.5 in. (3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to allow for adequate air flow and cooling.

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