Check Point 4000 - Summary

Configuring Check Point 4000 Appliances
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Download SmartConsole Applications
Configuring a security policy for a Locally Managed Check Point 4000 Appliances (configured
in the Management Type page) requires you to install the SmartConsole applications. In the
Download SmartConsole Applications window, you can download SmartConsole and install
it on Windows machines.
The release notes of your Check Point version in the Check Point Support Center
(http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com), lists compatible Windows operating systems for
SmartConsole.
Centrally Managed Deployment
This section describes how to configure the appliance for centrally managed deployment.
Web/SSH and GUI Clients Configuration
Define the clients that are allowed to connect to the appliance using a web browser or SSH
client. These clients can manage the appliance using a web or SSH connection.
You can define a Host according to Hostname or IP address. Enter a comma-separated list of
IP addresses from which you manage the appliance. Enter Any to manage the appliance from
anywhere.
Note - Do not use the Any value for security reasons.
After you complete the First Time Configuration Wizard, more options are available using the
WebUI menu.
Gateway Type
Configure the gateway type for a Centrally Managed Check Point 4000 Appliances.
SIC Setup
Configure the SIC (Secure Internal Communication) settings for a Centrally Managed
appliance. Enter a SIC Activation Key. The same key is used by the gateway object in
SmartDashboard.
Summary
The Summary page opens.
Click Finish to complete the First Time Configuration Wizard. You can log in to the appliance
after some minutes.
Note - You should back up the system configuration. Open the WebUI interface
and go to Appliance > Backup and Restore.