NETGEAR ProSecure UTM25 Installation Manual
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Netgear ProSecure UTM25, a unified threat management appliance, offers comprehensive protection for your network. It features a single WAN interface, multiple LAN ports, and a built-in firewall. With advanced security features like intrusion prevention, antivirus, and content filtering, it safeguards your network from cyber threats, malware, and inappropriate content. The device also provides VPN capabilities for secure remote access and load balancing for optimizing network traffic. Easily manage your network security and threat protection through its intuitive web-based interface.
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ProSecure™ Unified Threat Management (UTM) Appliance
Follow these instructions to configure your ProSecure Unified Threat Management appliance to use a single WAN interface, and enable the default threat management scanning. Then, consult the Reference Manual for instructions on configuring other options such as multiple WAN settings, VPN, firewall, and custom scanning. You can access the Reference Manual from the product management interface, via the Resource
CD and from the NETGEAR support site at http://kbserver.netgear.com.
Estimated completion time: 30 minutes.
Verify the Package Contents
Unpack the box and verify the contents:
• ProSecure™ Unified Threat Management appliance.
• Depending on the model purchased, a license registration card.
• Installation Guide.
• Resource CD.
• Rubber feet (4) with adhesive backing.
• Rack mount brackets (some models).
• Power cord.
Familiarize Yourself with the Unit
Familiarize yourself with the ports and status lights on the front of the unit.
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1. Green power LED
4. Gigabit LAN ports
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2. Amber test LED 3. USB port (for future use)
5. LAN port 4 DMZ identifier 6. Gigabit WAN ports, dual
WAN model shown
Familiarize yourself with the connectors and controls on the back of the unit.
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7. Kensington lock
9. Factory reset button
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8. Console port
10. Power connector
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Complete the Basic Setup
Follow these steps to quickly setup the Unified Threat Management appliance.
Connect the Unit
For initial setup, connect the WAN Ethernet port to an active WAN connection such as a broadband modern, connect a DHCP enabled PC to a LAN port, and turn on the unit.
Verify the following:
• Power LED : It takes about a minute to boot. The power LED should turn solid green.
If it does not, see the Troubleshooting section of the Reference Manual .
• Test LED : When you first turn on the unit, the amber test LED will be lit for approximately 2 minutes.
• WAN Status LED : The status LED on the connected WAN port should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the modem and the WAN port, and that the modem is powered on.
• LAN Status LED : A LAN status LED should be lit. If not, ensure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the unit is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on.
Log in to the Unit
1.
Use a browser to connect to https://192.168.1.1
.
https://192.168.1.1
2.
When prompted, enter admin for the User
Name and password for the Password. Click
Login.
You are now connected. After 5 minutes of inactivity (the default login time-out), you are automatically logged out.
Note: When the unit scans secure HTTPS traffic, import its root CA certificate into client browsers.
Click the link at the bottom of the login screen to download it.
Use the Setup Wizard for Basic Configuration
The Setup Wizard will guide you through the basic network and scanning setup.
Note: If you choose to bypass the Setup Wizard, be sure to configure an alerts email address and change the admin password.
1.
Start the Setup Wizard.
Select Wizards > Setup
Wizard to start the wizard.
For guidance on how to fill in the wizard screens, refer to the online help or the Reference
Manual via a link in the Support
> Documentation page.
2.
Use the Setup Wizard to configure these basic network and scanning settings:
• LAN and WAN network settings.
• System time (NTP server) and time zone.
• Scanning of network protocols and services.
• Default scan actions when the unit detects threats.
• Scan exceptions like the maximum file size.
• Specify the notification server and notices for email notices.
• Scan engine and signature updates.
3.
Click Apply to save your changes.
The unit will reboot. Your computer will lose its connection to the unit if its IP address is now on a different subnet. If so, restart the computer to refresh its network settings.
Activate the Scanning Service Licenses
Note : Activating the service licenses initiates their term of use. Activate the licenses only when you are ready to start using this unit. If your unit has never been registered before you can use the 30 day trial period for all 3 types of licenses to perform the initial testing and configuration.
1. If your unit included a license key card, refer to it.
Be sure to store the license key card in a secure location. Not only will you need these keys to activate your product during the initial setup, but also to reactivate the licenses if you ever have to reset the unit back to its factory defaults.
If you did not get a license key card, have your license keys available.
2. Register the licenses.
Note : Be sure the unit has Internet access before registering the licenses.
a.
Log in to the unit. b.
Select Support >
Registration to display the
Registration tab.
c.
Enter the first registration key and customer information. Then, click Register .
d.
Repeat this step for the remaining keys. The unit will activate the licenses and register with the NETGEAR support server.
Online Documentation and Support
Select Support > Documentation to view the reference manual.
Select Support > Knowledge Base to view the support page, which includes this document and the reference manual. Going to http://www.netgear.com/support and selecting your product model number takes you to the same page.
Consult the reference manual for instructions on how to use the online support remote diagnostics.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting ProSecure® products.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty and
Support Information card that came with your product.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support.
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
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December 2009
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