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Overview of SG Gateway appliances, their features, and network security capabilities.
Details on front panel LEDs indicating the operating status of the SnapGear unit.
Overview of SG Rack Mount appliances, their features, and role in connecting central sites.
Details on SG PCI appliances, their hardware-based firewall/VPN server, and bridged mode operation.
Step-by-step instructions for unpacking and setting up the SnapGear Gateway appliance.
Guide to configuring a single PC's network settings to communicate with the SnapGear unit.
Steps to set the SnapGear unit's administrative password and LAN connection settings.
Walkthrough of the Quick Setup wizard for configuring LAN connection and DHCP server.
Instructions for setting up the SnapGear unit's connection type to the Internet.
Steps to connect the SnapGear unit to the local area network after configuration.
Instructions for unpacking and initial setup of SG Rack Mount appliances.
Guide to installing the SG PCI appliance into a host PC and setting up drivers.
Configuring a PC to access the SnapGear unit's web management console in bridged mode.
How to configure SnapGear unit's Ethernet, wireless, and serial ports for network connectivity.
Differentiating between generically labeled multifunction ports and specifically labeled fixed-function ports.
Configuring a direct IP connection to a network, assigning settings statically or via DHCP.
Connecting to the Internet using DSL by selecting ADSL from the Change Type menu.
Configuring multiple Internet connections for failover, load balancing, and high availability.
Setting up a physically separate LAN segment for hosting servers accessible from the Internet.
Configuring connections for a guest network, typically an untrusted LAN or wireless network.
Configuring the SnapGear unit's wireless interface as an access point or guest connection.
Creating multiple virtual network interfaces using a single physical network interface.
Using port-based VLANs to control access between individual ports in a switch.
Building GRE tunnels to other devices that support the Generic Routing Encapsulating protocol.
Controlling access to the SnapGear unit itself, such as for remote administration.
Managing access to web, Telnet, and SSH services for administrative users.
Configuring the Management Console, enabling/disabling protocols, and setting certificates for HTTPS.
Accomplishing firewall customization through Packet Filter and Network Address Translation (NAT) rules.
Defining services, addresses, and interfaces to be used in matching firewall or NAT packets.
Creating rules to match and allow/disallow traffic based on source/destination, interface, and service.
Applying rate limiting settings to packet filtering rules to prevent service unavailability.
Modifying IP address and/or port of traffic traversing the SnapGear unit.
Altering destination address/port of packets received by the SnapGear unit for controlled access.
Utilizing intrusion detection systems to detect and prevent attacks on the network.
Controlling Internet access based on web content, user, or workstation.
Shielding the LAN from viruses propagating through email, web, and FTP.
Overview of PPTP and L2TP VPN servers allowing secure remote Windows client connections.
Setting up a PPTP connection from a remote Windows client to the SnapGear unit.
Setting up an L2TP/IPSec connection from a remote Windows XP client to the SnapGear unit.
Establishing IPSec tunnels for secure, site-to-site network communication.
Viewing and managing configured IPSec tunnels, including their status and remote party details.
Attaching USB mass storage devices for use as print spool or network attached storage (NAS).
Configuring network shares for USB storage devices, setting share names and access permissions.
Step-by-step walkthrough for partitioning a USB mass storage device using Linux command-line tools.
Sharing attached USB printers with the LAN via the SnapGear unit's print server.
Setting the SnapGear unit's clock to the correct date and time for logging and certificates.
Backing up and restoring the SnapGear unit's configuration to minimize downtime.
Adding and managing administrative and local user accounts for access control and VPN.
Enabling remote management via Secure Computing Global Command Center (GCC), CMS, or SNMP.
Accessing low-level diagnostic information and network tests to diagnose problems.
Rebooting the device or erasing configuration to restore factory default settings.
Loading new firmware versions onto the SnapGear unit to fix issues or add features.
Steps to recover the SnapGear unit using the Netflash.exe program on a Windows PC.
Procedure for recovering the unit via network booting using a BOOTP server and firmware files.
How time and date are updated and maintained on units with a hardware clock.
How date and time are maintained on units without a hardware clock (SG300).
Configuring dial-in on the SnapGear unit using a null modem serial cable for administration.
Steps to troubleshoot connection issues related to serial port settings.
General| Brand | Secure Computing |
|---|---|
| Model | SG560 |
| Category | Gateway |
| Language | English |
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