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Blue Coat SG200 Series
A Security Warning Appears for the Initial Configuration Web Page
When you open the Initial Configuration page, a security warning dialog appears. This warning indicates
that the SG200 credentials could not be verified by a known certificate authority (such as VeriSign®). This
is because the SG200 dynamically generated the self-signed credentials at the time of the last factory
reset—they are not registered with a known certificate authority.
Normally, accepting such a credential represents a security risk because of the possibility of a
man-in-the-middle attack. However, when you have connected your PC directly to the SG200, as
described in this guide, a man-in-the-middle attack is impossible. The SG200 has not yet been configured
and is connected directly to your PC. The Initial Configuration Web page is accessible only through a
SG200 that has not yet been configured.
You can verify that the serial number in the credential matches the serial number printed on the SG200 if
you want to be absolutely certain that you have connected to the correct device.
Resetting the SG200 to Its Factory Defaults
When the SG200 is powered on and has booted up, but an initial configuration has not yet been
performed, the Power LED flashes green and amber. If the Power LED is solid green, the initial
configuration has already been performed. If you did not perform an initial configuration, but the Power
LED is solid green, reset the appliance to its factory defaults. Also reset the appliance if you cannot connect
to the Initial Configuration page through your browser. The initial configuration Web page is accessible
only to an appliance that has not been configured.
Important:
Using the reset button returns the SG200 to its factory defaults. Any configurations
currently set are lost.
To Restore the SG200 to Its Factory Defaults:
1
Power on the SG200 if it is off and locate the Reset button at the back of the appliance. It is a recessed
button to the right of the compact flash port and to the left of the right-hand cover screw.
Figure 3-7: The Reset Button
2
Use a pen to push in the reset button—hold it in until the appliance powers off (about five seconds).
The appliance performs a soft restart. The power LED turns amber during the restart. Wait until the
reset is complete (about one minute) before trying to complete the initial configuration.
Reset button
