Juniper NetScreen-50 - Chapter 3 Configuring the Device

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This chapter describes how to connect a NetScreen-50 device to your network and perform
initial configuration on the device. Topics in this chapter include:
• “Operational Modes” on page 12
– “Transparent Mode” on page 12
– “Route Mode” on page 12
• “The NetScreen-50 Interfaces” on page 13
• “Connecting the Device to a Network” on page 14
• “Establishing an HA Connection Between Devices” on page 15
• “Performing Initial Configuration Using the CLI” on page 17
– “Connecting Using a vt100 Terminal Emulator” on page 17
– “Setting an IP Address for Managing the Device” on page 18
– “Connecting Using Telnet” on page 18
– “Allowing Outbound Traffic” on page 19
– “Changing Your Admin Name and Password” on page 19
• “Accessing the Device With the WebUI” on page 20
• “Asset Recovery” on page 20
– “Using CLI Commands to Reset the Device” on page 21
– “Using the Asset Recovery Pinhole to Reset the Device” on page 22
Note: For safety warnings and instructions, please refer to the NetScreen Safety Guide.
The instructions in this guide warn you about situations that could cause bodily injury.
Before working on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical
circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Note: You must register your product at www.netscreen.com/cso so that certain ScreenOS
services, such as the Deep Inspection Signature Service, can be activated on the device.
After registering your product, use the WebUI or CLI to obtain the subscription for the
service. For more information about registering your product and obtaining subscriptions
for specific services, see the “System Parameters” chapter in Volume 2 of the NetScreen
Concepts & Examples ScreenOS Reference Guide.
Note: If you access the device for the first time using the ScreenOS WebUI graphical
interface, the Initial Configuration Wizard appears when you log in to the WebUI. This
Wizard guides you through the configuration described in this chapter. For more
information about starting the Initial Configuration Wizard, refer to the Juniper Networks
NetScreen-50 Getting Started Guide.