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Chapter 3
Configuring the Device
This chapter describes how to perform initial configuration on the NetScreen-5000 Series
once you have mounted it in a rack or desktop, plugged in the necessary cables, and
turned the power on. Topics in this chapter include:
•“Operational Modes” on page 22
–“Transparent Mode” on page 22
–“Route Mode” on page 22
•“The NetScreen-5000 Interfaces” on page 23
–“NetScreen-5200 Interfaces” on page 23
–“NetScreen-5400 Interfaces” on page 24
–“Configurable Interfaces” on page 24
•“Performing Initial Connection and Configuration” on page 25
–“Establishing a Terminal Emulator Connection” on page 25
–“Upgrading the Firmware During the Boot Process” on page 26
–“Changing Your Admin Name and Password” on page 27
–“Setting Port and Interface IP Addresses” on page 27
•“Configuring the Device for Telnet and WebUI Sessions” on page 29
–“Starting a Console Session Using Telnet” on page 29
–“Starting a Console Session Using Dialup” on page 30
–“Establishing a GUI Management Session” on page 30
•“Configuring the Chassis Alarm” on page 31
•“Configuring Jumbo Frames” on page 32
•“Configuring Aggregate Interfaces” on page 32
•“Using CLI Commands to Reset the Device” on page 33
Note: You must register your product at www.juniper.net/support so that certain ScreenOS
services, such as the Deep Inspection Signature Service, can be activated on the device.
After registering your product, use the WebUI or CLI to obtain the subscription for the
service. For more information about registering your product and obtaining subscriptions
for specific services, see the “System Parameters” chapter in the NetScreen Concepts &
Examples ScreenOS Reference Guide.