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4 Performing the Initial Configuration The first time you turn on power to a Nokia IP150 appliance, the initial configuration process begins. This process enables you to configure the network settings and provides access to the admin account. You can perform the initial configuration in two ways: „ Configure a DHCP server to provide the initial configuration information the first time the appliance is started. „ Perform the initial configuration manually by using a console connection. This chapter describes how to perform the initial configuration manually by using a console connection. It includes the following sections: „ Using a Console Connection „ Connecting Power and Turning the Power On „ Performing the Initial Configuration „ Connecting Network Interfaces „ Using Nokia Network Voyager „ Using Nokia Horizon Manager „ Using Check Point SmartCenter and Provider-1 Note Nokia recommends that you physically install all hardware components before you perform the initial configuration procedure this chapter describes. For information about how to install other components, see Chapter 5, "Installing and Replacing Components." Using a Console Connection If you do not use DHCP to perform the initial configuration of your Nokia IP150 appliance, you must use a serial console connection (cable included). After you perform the initial configuration, the console connection is no longer required. You can use any standard VT100-compatible terminal with an RS-232 data terminal equipment (DTE) interface or terminal-emulation program configured with the following settings for the console: Nokia IP150 Security Platform Installation Guide 31