Hardware

Hardware

If you are deploying your CloudGen Firewall F-Series via Zero Touch Deployment, see How to Deploy a Hardware Firewall with Zero Touch Deployment.

The CloudGen Firewall F-Series hardware appliances ship with a Quick Start Guide. Follow this guide to connect to your firewall. To protect your network, follow the instructions for the standard deployment:

Step 1. (Optional) Install the CloudGen Firewall in a Rack

Some F-Series Firewalls are desktop sized; the larger models can be mounted in standard-sized racks.

For more information, see Rack Installation of Barracuda Networks Appliances.

Step 2. Connect the Firewall to the Network

The management port for the F-Series Firewall differs depending on the model. Connect the management port to the network the management PC is in.

Hardware System

Management Port

WAN Port

Hardware System

Management Port

WAN Port

F10 - F400

Port 1

Port 4

F600

Port 1

-

F800

MGMT port

-

F900

MGMT port

-

F1000

MGMT port

-

Step 3. Configure the Client

Configure your client PC to use the following static IP address configuration for the network interface connected to the firewall:

  • IP Address – 192.168.200.100

  • Netmask – 255.255.255.0

  • Gateway – 192.168.200.200

  • DNS Servers – Enter DNS servers in your network, or use public DNS servers.

Step 4. Complete the Quick Start Guide

Every F-Series Firewall is shipped with the Quick Start Guide. Complete all the steps listed in the guide for the Standard Deployment Mode.

Next Steps

To start login and configuration of your CloudGen Firewall, see Get Started.