Below you will find brief information for Web & Email Security Appliance V5000 G2. This guide will help you to configure your new appliance. This guide will introduce you to basic configuration options and features that you should take advantage of, such as: selecting an appropriate security mode (Web, Email, or Web and Email) based on your subscription plan, connecting network cables, and configuring your appliance for both Web and Email protection. It will also cover the process of installing TRITON Unified Security Center onto the network and getting it synchronized with your new appliance. The guide explains how to connect the appliance to your network using Ethernet cables and how to power it on and configure network interfaces.
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3 Determine Security Mode
Quick Start Guide
Websense V5000 G2
Web & Email Security Appliance
The appliance supports the following security modes:
•Web (Websense Web Security or Web Security Gateway/Anywhere)
•Email (Email Security Gateway/Anywhere)
• Web and Email (Websense Web Security plus Email)
Before you begin...
Plan your deployment before setting up the appliance. See the
back of this guide for a deployment overview and reference sheet.
1
Based on your subscription and deployment plan, determine the appropriate security mode for this
appliance.
Power on the appliance and check the following indicators:
Front
• Power button is illuminated.
Rear
• LEDs for connected interfaces (NICs) are green.
• System status indicator (LED left of power supplies) is solid
blue.
4 Connect Network Cables
Verify Contents
6 Power On Appliance
Connect the appliance interfaces required by the security mode for this appliance. Cat 5E cables (or
better) are required. Do not use crossover network cables.
Contact Websense Technical Support if any indicators are not
illuminated correctly.
7 Configuration Overview
Please refer to the V-Series Appliance Getting Started guide for
more details.
Initial Configuration
*Not used for Websense Web Security.
Appliance Command Line (firstboot script)
Ethernet Cables (4)
Power Cable
• Configure security mode.
Serial Cable
• Configure Appliance Controller interface (C).
Appliance Manager
• Access the Appliance Manager via the Logon Portal.
• Configure NTP servers/system time.
• Configure applicable network interfaces.
Bezel (faceplate)
Web Mode
Contact Websense Technical Support if any items are missing.
TRITON Unified Security Center
• Enter subscription key, update Master Database, configure
Network Agent, and configure policies in TRITON - Web
Security.
2 Rack Installation
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
Content Gateway Manager (proxy)
• If your site uses the Websense proxy, configure user
authentication and select protocols.
To rack the V5000 G2 appliance, use a rack tray (not included).
1. Obtain a rack tray and install into desired server rack.
5 Connect Input Device & Power On
Serial Port Connection
OR
Keyboard/Monitor Connection
Email Mode
TRITON Unified Security Center
• Complete configuration wizard, enter subscription key, and
configure policies in TRITON - Email Security. Configure
email DLP policies in TRITON - Data Security.
• Requires Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
2. Place appliance on tray
and secure to server rack
using mounting screws on
front of appliance.
Web and Email Mode
Perform steps above for Web mode followed by Email mode,
skipping the Content Gateway Manager configuration.
Connect a computer to serial port using null
modem cable (provided). Or, connect a terminal
server to serial port using a straight-through
cable (not provided). Serial port settings are:
9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity.
Connect a monitor and keyboard to appliance,
either directly or through a KVM (keyboard/
video/mouse) switch.
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Appliance Deployment Overview
Deployment Reference Sheet
You can deploy one or more appliances on your network. The diagram below illustrates a basic appliance deployment.
A separate computer with Windows Server® 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 is required for running TRITON Unified
Security Center. See the V-Series Appliance Getting Started guide for details.
Appliance Information
Logon Portal URL:
Hostname:
admin is the default user name for Appliance Manager, TRITON Unified Security Center, and Content Gateway Manager.
Internet
Network Configuration
Appliance Controller Interface (C)
Firewall
IP Address:
Primary DNS:
Subnet Mask:
Secondary DNS:
Default Gateway:
Tertiary DNS:
Websense Content Gateway / Email Security Gateway Interfaces (P1 & P2)
P1
*
Router
IP Address:
Default Gateway:
Subnet Mask:
Primary DNS:
P2
Secondary DNS:
IP Address:
Tertiary DNS:
Subnet Mask:
Above settings apply to P1 and P2
Network Agent Interface (N)
Switch
**
Clients
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
IP Address:
Primary DNS:
Subnet Mask:
Secondary DNS:
Default Gateway:
Tertiary DNS:
TRITON Unified Security Center
Web Security
SQL Server
Policy Server IP:
IP Address:
Log Server IP:
User Name:
Subscription Key:
Password:
Email Security
Log Server IP:
* P2 is optional and may be connected to a router or switch.
** Connect the N interface to a bidirectional span, monitor, or mirror port on the switch.
Authentication Mode:
See the V-Series Appliance Getting Started guide for details.
Support & Resources
Getting Started Guide
www.websense.com/library/
Online Support and Contact Information
support.websense.com
The appliance supports Web, Email, or Web and Email security modes. Choose the appropriate mode based on your subscription and deployment plan.
How do I connect the appliance to my network?
Connect the required interfaces based on the security mode you've chosen. Use Cat 5E cables or better. Do not use crossover network cables.
What are the initial configuration steps?
The initial configuration involves setting up the security mode, configuring the Appliance Controller interface, accessing the Appliance Manager, configuring NTP servers/system time, configuring applicable network interfaces, and configuring the TRITON Unified Security Center.
How do I connect to the appliance using a serial port?
Connect a computer to the serial port using a null modem cable (provided) or a terminal server to the serial port using a straight-through cable (not provided). Serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity.
How do I connect to the appliance using a keyboard and monitor?
Connect a monitor and keyboard to the appliance either directly or through a KVM switch.
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