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To make TCP/IP settings

1.

In the Local Area Connection Properties window, double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

and click Properties.

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens.

2.

Click Obtain an IP address automatically.

Note

Nokia recommends that you use DHCP to assign IP addresses instead of assigning a

static IP address to your computer. To assign a static IP address, select Specify an IP

address and enter an IP address in the range of 192.168.10.129 to 254. Enter

255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask. Click Ok to save the new settings.

3.

Click Obtain DNS server address automatically.

4.

Click OK to save the new settings.

Your computer is now ready to access your IP45.

Setting Up the Nokia IP45 Security Platform with an Apple Computer

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Setting Up the Nokia IP45 Security Platform with an Apple

Computer

Use the following procedure to set up the TCP/IP protocol:

To make TCP/IP settings

1.

Choose Apple Menus > Control Panels > TCP/IP.

The TCP/IP window opens.

2.

Select Ethernet from the Connect drop-down list.

3.

Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure drop-down list.

4.

Close the window and save the setup.

Connecting the Nokia IP45 Security Platform to the Network

The following examples illustrate proper network cabling of the IP45 topology.

Figure 3

IP45 Topologies

Installing your Network

Plan your network and the location of the IP45 to install the network.

To install the network

1.

Connect the LAN cable

a.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port at the rear end of the device.

b.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the computer, hubs, or another network.

device.

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Connect the DMZ cable

a.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the DMZ port at the rear end of the device.

b.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the computer, hubs, or another network

device.

3.

Connect the WAN cable:

a.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN port at the rear end of the device.

b.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a cable modem, xDSL modem, or a

corporate network.

4.

Connect the power adapter to the power socket at the rear end of the device.

5.

Plug in the AC power adapter to the electrical outlet.

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Getting Started

This chapter describes the basic configurations and settings you need to perform to start using

your Nokia IP45 security platform.

This chapter includes the following topics:

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First-Time Login

±

Configuring the Nokia IP45 Security Platform for Internet Connection

±

Making Initial Nokia IP45 Security Platform Settings

±

Logging On to the Nokia IP45 Security Platform

±

Accessing Nokia IP45 Securely

First-Time Login

After you connect your IP45 security platform to your network as described in

“Connecting the

Nokia IP45 Security Platform to the Network”

on page 47, wait for the STAT LED to turn green.

To login for the first time

1.

Open your Web browser and type http://my.firewall in the location text box.

The first time login page opens, prompting for a password.

If you cannot access the GUI portal, see

“Troubleshooting”

on page 319 in this document.

Note

The IP45 ships without a password defined. If you are logging in for the first time, you are

prompted to define the password by entering it twice. If you logged in before, enter the

username and password you previously defined.

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2.

Type a password and re-type the password to confirm.

3.

Click OK.

Note

The password must be between five and eleven alphanumeric characters. To change the

password, click Setup on the main menu, and click Password. Enter the new password and

confirm to update the change.

Configuring the Nokia IP45 Security Platform for Internet

Connection

This section describes how to make the initial settings for your Nokia IP45 security platform to

connect to the Internet by using the Setup wizard.