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Initial Configuration
The Change IP settings window opens.
5. Enter an IP address, network mask, and broadcast address for the Management interface.
6. Enter e twice to return to the Network Configuration window.
7. Enter 5.
The Routing window opens.
8. Enter 1.
The Set Default Gateway window opens.
9. Enter the parameters for the default gateway of the network.
10. Enter e twice to return to the Network Configuration menu.
11. Enter n.
The Time and Date Configuration window opens.
Setting Network and Time/Date Properties
To set the system time and date:
1. In the Time and Date Configuration window, set the time zone, date, and local time.
2. Enter n to continue.
3. Enter n again and continue with the Check Point Configuration Program.
4. Read the license agreement.
5. Enter y.
The Cluster Options window opens.
Selecting Cluster Options
You can configure the VSX appliance to work with clusters of virtual systems.
To configure VSX clustering features:
1. Configure VSX clustering features.
Enter y to enable and configure VSX clustering.
Enter n to skip VSX clustering configuration. Skip step 2.
2. Configure the Per Virtual System State. This feature is required for the Virtual System Load Sharing
(VSLS).
Enter y when prompted to enable this feature.
If you do not intend to use these features, enter n.
Note - You can use the cpconfig CLI command to change the VSX clustering
settings.
Completing the Configuration
Complete the last steps of the First Time Wizard. The appliance reboots and is configured according to your
settings. To use the VSX appliance, you must configure and install a security policy according to the VSX
NGX R67 Administration Guide
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/documentation_download?ID=10165).
To complete the First Time Wizard and reboot the appliance:
1. You can add a license.
2. Enter and confirm a SIC activation key. This key establishes SIC trust between the gateway and the
management server.
3. If VSX clustering features are enabled, you can enable ClusterXL for Active/Standby Bridge Mode.
4. Enter y to reboot the appliance.