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4. Using the supplied network cables, connect the appliance to your
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network. The ports and cables that you use depend on how you are going
to use the appliance:
• Proxy mode
LAN1 port: Using one of the supplied blue network cables — or an
equivalent Cat 5 Ethernet cable — connect the appliance's LAN1
port (see on
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cable is a straight-through (uncrossed) cable, so you can connect the
appliance to a normal uncrossed (MDI) RJ-45 port on your network
equipment.
This connection also allows you to manage the appliance from a
remote computer, across the network.
LAN2 port: In proxy mode, the appliance's LAN2 port becomes a
dedicated management port. If you intend to manage the appliance
locally, use the supplied orange network cable — or an equivalent
crossover Cat 5 Ethernet cable — to connect the LAN2 port (see
on page 17) to your local computer's network card
You need only make this connection if you intend to manage the
appliance locally.
Figure 1-2. Connecting your appliance (proxy mode)
page 16) to your existing network
Network
Local management
computer (if required)
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