Configuring Check Point 4000 Appliances
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Creating the Network Object
Configure the Check Point 4000 Appliances as a gateway object in the Security Management
Server database.
To create the network object in SmartDashboard:
1. Launch SmartDashboard.
2. Configure a new gateway object for the appliance.
3. Enter the IP address for the appliance.
4. For a centrally managed installation, establish Secure Internal Communication (SIC) using
the activation key entered in the First Time Configuration Wizard.
5. Configure the topology.
6. Install the security policy.
Advanced Configuration
Advanced configuration on Gaia
Advanced configuration on Gaia can be done using the WebUI or the CLI.
Advanced configuration on SecurePlatform
Advanced configuration on SecurePlatform can be done using the sysconfig menu from the
CLI.
Note - The sysconfig menu is only available after running the First Time
Configuration Wizard in the WebUI.
Connecting to the CLI
After you complete the First Time Configuration Wizard, you can connect to the CLI (command
line interface) of a Check Point 4000 Appliances using:
The provided serial console cable (DTE to DTE)
Terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal and PuTTY (from Windows), or
Minicom (from Unix/Linux systems).
Connection parameters for the appliance are: 9600 bps, no parity, 1 stop bit (8N1).
Set the Flow Control to None.
An SSH connection to the management interface (if SSHD is configured).