GB-Ware Firewall Product Guide24
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.