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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 30
“Transparent Mode” on page 30
“Route Mode” on page 30
“NetScreen-5000 Interfaces” on page 31
“NetScreen-5200 Interfaces” on page 31
“NetScreen-5400 Interfaces” on page 32
“Configurable Interfaces” on page 33
“Performing Initial Connection and Configuration” on page 33
“Establishing a Terminal Emulator Connection” on page 33
“Upgrading the Firmware During the Startup Process” on page 35
“Changing Your Admin Name and Password” on page 36
“Setting Port and Interface IP Addresses” on page 36
“Configuring the Device for Telnet and WebUI Sessions” on page 38
“Starting a Console Session Using Telnet” on page 38
“Starting a Console Session Using Dialup” on page 39
“Establishing a GUI Management Session” on page 39
