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Accessing the firewall for the first time
Setting up the configuration environment
To access the firewall for the first time, you can log in to the firewall from the console port or Web
interface. To set up the configuration environment, see "
Logging in from the console port
Logging in from the Web interface
", respectively.
Powering on the firewall
Checking before power-on
WARNING!
Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room before power-on so you can quickly shut power
off when an electrical accident occurs.
Before powering on the firewall, verify the following information:
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The power cord and grounding cable are correctly connected.
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The correct power source is used.
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The console cable is correctly connected, the terminal or PC used for configuration has started,
and the configuration parameters have been correctly set.
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The interface module (if any) is correctly installed.
Powering on the firewall
Switch on the power source of the firewall.
Checking after power-on
After powering on the firewall, verify that:
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The LEDs on the front panel indicate that the device is operating correctly. For more information
about LEDs, see "
."
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The fan blades are rotating and air is exhausted from the air outlet vents.
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The configuration terminal displays the following:
System is starting...
Press Ctrl+D to access BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU...
Press Ctrl+T to start heavy memory test....
Booting Normal Extended BootWare
The Extended BootWare is self-decompressing....Done.
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