Preparations for the commissioning of a UTM
Last adaption: 05.2022
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- Preparation
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Careful preparation of even simple steps is a prerequisite for successful installation
Have login information ready
- When operating on a modem or fiber optic connection:
- Have login information of the Internet service provider ready
- Who has the current login information of the ISP?
- Is the login information available at the installation site?
- Is the login information available at the time of installation?
- if applicable: Is the person who has the login information available at the time of installation?
- When operating with a router:
- What is the IP address of the router?
- Can the UTM get a fixed IP?
- For new installations, DHCP is activated on the external interface
- Local network:
- What is the network IP of the local network(s)?
- Which IP addresses should the interfaces of the UTM in these networks receive?
As a rule, this should always be a fixed IP address!
Prepare firmware update
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Why should a firmware update be done?
- If an existing configuration file is to be used, the installed firmware version must be identical or newer.
- Latest features and patches are available immediately.
Several firmware versions may have been released between the manufacturing and delivery. - Damage due to manipulation of the firmware in transit (unlikely, but not impossible) can thus be excluded.
- A USB stick with the UTM image is required.
This Securepoint Imaging Tool can be used. (Resellerportal → Menu → Tools x ) - Connect keyboard and monitor