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Smoothwall S4 User Manual

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Getting Started Guide
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Smoothwall S4 Specifications

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BrandSmoothwall
ModelS4
CategoryFirewall
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Disclaimer

About this guide

Audience and scope

Defines the target audience and scope of the guide, assuming prerequisite knowledge.

Related information

Provides links to further documentation and support resources for additional assistance.

Introduction to the appliance

About the appliance

Describes the S4 appliance's suitability for small to medium businesses and its user capacity.

Reviewing package contents

Lists the items included in the appliance package required for initial setup.

Reviewing the panel and ports

Ports Overview

Details the function of each port on the appliance interface, including bypass configuration options.

Panel Controls

Explains the function of console, USB ports, power button, HDD activity, and reset button.

Screen Information and Navigation

Describes information displayed on the screen and access to panel menus.

Panel Menu Operations

Explains how to access and use the panel menu for reset, reboot, and shutdown operations.

Installing the appliance

Installing as a basic web proxy

Details the simplest installation scenario using one network interface for web proxy functionality.

Installing in firewall mode

Describes how to install the appliance as a firewall for Unified Threat Management.

Getting started

Registering the appliance

Outlines the mandatory procedure to register the appliance before it can be used.

Configuring the appliance for your network

Guides through initial network configuration, including IP addressing and external connections.

Updating the Smoothwall

Explains how to check for and install software releases and updates for the appliance.

Getting the latest guardian blocklists

Details the process for downloading and installing updated guardian blocklists for content filtering.