Juniper Networks IDP250 manual Chapter, This chapter includes the following topics

Chapter 6

Connecting the IDP Traffic Interfaces to Your Network and Verifying Traffic Flow

This chapter includes the following topics:

■Guidelines for Connecting IDP Interfaces to Your Network Devices on page 35

■Choosing Cables for Traffic Interfaces (Copper Ports) on page 36

■Connecting and Disconnecting Fiber Cables on page 37

■Verifying Traffic Flow on page 38

Guidelines for Connecting IDP Interfaces to Your Network Devices

We recommend you deploy the IDP appliance between gateway firewalls and DMZ or internal networks.

Table 14 on page 35 provides guidelines for connecting IDP interfaces to your network.

Table 14: Interface Connection Guidelines

Port	Cable Connection Guidelines
Management port	NSM must be able to reach the IDP appliance through this connection.
	1.	Connect one end of a CAT-5 cable into the MGMT port located at the front of the
		chassis.
	2.	Connect the other end to a switch or hub (recommended) in your network.

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