Supplying power to the appliance
Use this task to supply power to the appliance and switch it on.
Task
1
Connect the monitor and appliance power cables to power outlets.
NOTE:
If the power cord is not suitable for the country of use, contact your supplier.
2
Turn on the appliance by pushing the power button. After booting up, the Configuration
Console appears on the monitor. See
Using the Configuration Console
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Installing the software
Use this task to install the Email and Web Security software on the appliance.
Tasks
1
From a computer with internet access, download the latest version of the Email and Web
Security software from the McAfee download site. (You will need your Grant Number to do
this.)
2
Create a CD from this image.
3
Attach a monitor and keyboard to the appliance.
4
With the appliance switched on, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive.
5
Re-boot the appliance. The software is installed on the appliance.
Using the Configuration Console
The Configuration Console enables you to configure the basic network settings for the appliance,
without having to configure an additional computer to match the settings of your appliance.
The console launches automatically at the end of the startup sequence after either:
• an unconfigured appliance starts,
• or after an applianceis reset to its factory defaults.
When launched, the console prompts you to enter information for each configurable setting.
Configurable settings
Configurable settings
You can use the console to configure:
• Host name and domain that the appliance is to use
• Operational mode for the appliance
• LAN1 settings
• LAN2 Settings
• NIC settings
• Gateway information
Connecting and Configuring the Appliance
Supplying power to the appliance
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McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance 5.1 Installation Guide