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Chapter 2
Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Broadband VPN Gateway.

Requirements

Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Broadband VPN Gateway.
Ensure the Broadband VPN Gateway and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

2. Connect LAN Cables

3. Connect WAN Cable

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Broadband VPN Gateway. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.

4. Power Up

5. Check the LEDs

For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

Using the DMZ Port

Please note the following points regarding the DMZ port.

Advantages of the DMZ Port

If running any Servers on your LAN, you should connect them to the DMZ port, for the following reasons:



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