User guide

Setting Up Modems
176 Check Point Safe@Office User Guide
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1, 2, 3 If you chose the Ping Addresses connection probing method, type the IP
addresses or DNS names of the desired servers.
If you chose the Probe VPN Gateway (RDP) connection probing method, type
the IP addresses or DNS names of the desired VPN gateways.
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Setting Up Modems
You can use a connected modem as a primary or secondary Internet connection method.
This is useful in locations where broadband Internet access is unavailable.
When used as a backup Internet connection, the modem can be automatically disconnected
when not in use. For information on setting up a backup connection, see Configuring a
Backup Internet Connection on page 191.
The Safe@Office appliance supports the connecting following modems:
• RS232 dialup modem (regular or ISDN)
You can connect one RS232 to the appliance's Serial port.
See Setting Up an RS232 Modem on page 177.
• USB-based modems, including dialup (PSTN/ISDN) and cellular
(GPRS/EVDO/3G) modems
You can connect up to two USB-based modems to the appliance's USB port.
See Setting Up a USB Modem on page 181.
Note: Only one USB modem can be used at a time.
• ExpressCard cellular modem (on ADSL models only)
You can insert one ExpressCard cellular modem into the appliance's ExpressCard slot.