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This Quick Start Guide explains how to quickly set up and activate your McAfee

Network

Security Platform [formerly McAfee

IntruShield

] M-3050/M-4050 Sensor in in-line mode.

If you are setting up your Sensor in SPAN or Tap mode, see the M-3050/M-4050

Product Guide for cabling instructions.

All product documentation referenced in this Quick Start Guide is found on the McAfee

Service Portal.

The Sensor front panel

Power supply A (included)

SFP Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports (8)

Power supply B (optional; sold separately)

XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports (4)

RS-232C Control port (1)

Compact Flash port (1)

RS-232C Auxiliary port (1)

RJ-45 Response port (1)

RJ-11 Fail-Open Control ports (6)

10/100/1000 Management port (1)

Cabling the Sensor's XFP (10 Gigabit Small Form-factor Pluggable) and SFP (Small

Form-factor Pluggable) Gigabit Ethernet Monitoring ports for in-line mode enables you to

configure the Sensor to drop attacks before they reach their target.

Sensor setup overview

This section explains how to position and cable the various ports of your Sensor. This section

also briefly explains how to install the Manager and then add the Sensor to the Manager,

and verify that you have successfully established communication between the Sensor and

the Manager.

M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Quick Start Guide

Revision B

McAfee® Network Security Platform

Summary of content (12 pages)

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M-3050/M-4050 Sensor Quick Start Guide Revision B McAfee® Network Security Platform This Quick Start Guide explains how to quickly set up and activate your McAfee® Network Security Platform [formerly McAfee® IntruShield®] M-3050/M-4050 Sensor in in-line mode. If you are setting up your Sensor in SPAN or Tap mode, see the M-3050/M-4050 Product Guide for cabling instructions. All product documentation referenced in this Quick Start Guide is found on the McAfee Service Portal.
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1 2 Positioning the Sensor a Release the rails and attach inner rails (of a three-in-one set) to the chassis by fastening it with the screws provided. b Attach L-shape and external rails to the rack frame. c Install the Sensor into a rack and mount ears. You can also mid-mount the Sensor (optional). d Install the redundant power supply (optional).
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e 2 Install modules in the Sensor's Monitoring ports. Cabling the Management and Console ports Ensure the Sensor is powered OFF before attaching cables. a Plug a Category 5e Ethernet cable in the Mgmt port. b Plug the other end of the cable into the network device connected to your Manager server. c Plug the DB9 Console cable supplied in the Sensor box into the Console port (labeled Console on the Sensor front panel).
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3 Cabling the Monitoring ports This procedure describes how to cable a Sensor to run in In-line mode. a Plug the cable appropriate for use with your XFP or SFP module into one of the Monitoring ports labeled xA (for example, 1A). McAfee supports only those SFP modules purchased through McAfee or from a vendor approved by McAfee. b Plug another cable into the peer of the port used in Step 1. This port will be labeled xB (for example, 1B).
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Start the Manager Click Start | Programs | McAfee | Network Security Manager | Network Security Manager. You do not require a license file for using Manager/Central Manager version 5.1.17.2 or above, and 6.0.7.x or above. 6 Adding the Sensor to the Manager The Manager displays the Login ID page. a Log on to the Manager. The default Login ID is admin and the default Password is admin123. b Click Configure. c An add-on license is required to enable NAC on M-series Sensors.
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The Add New Device page is displayed. e Enter information in the appropriate fields and click Save. Remember the Shared Secret value entered at this step. This value is used while you configure the Sensor. For more information on the fields in Add New Device page, see McAfee Network Security Platform Installation Guide.
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The Sensor prompts you to enter the new password and prompts you for the old password. A password must contain between 8 and 25 characters, is case-sensitive, and can consist of any alphanumeric character or symbol. d Set the name of the Sensor: You can enter the setup command at the prompt and this will automatically prompt you to provide the necessary information or you can use the set command instead. If you use the set command, you must manually enter the complete command syntax.
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The Sensor then prompts you to enter the shared key value and confirm the same. This value is used to establish a trust relationship between the Sensor and the Manager. The secret key value can be between 8 and 25 characters of any ASCII text. The shared key value is case-sensitive. Make sure the value matches the shared secret key value you provided in the Manager interface. 8 k To verify the configuration information, type show. Check that all information is correct. l To exit the session, type exit.
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d Select your added Sensor: Device List | Sensor_Name. The ports for this Sensor appear under the Sensor_Name node. "Device_Name" indicates the name of the Sensor you added. e A policy named Default Inline IPS is active upon Sensor addition. To view this policy, select IPS Settings | Policies | IPS Policy Editor. Now select Default Inline IPS from the list and click View / Edit.
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f Click Device List | Device_Name | Port Settings. For more information on port settings, see Configuration Sensor monitoring and response ports, McAfee Network Security Platform IPS Administration Guide. g 9 Click the button representing the ports on the Sensor that you cabled. Ensure that your port settings match the cabling (for example, In-line mode).
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