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... mode. M-6050 Sensor Quick Start Guide Revision A McAfee® Network Security Platform This Quick Start Guide explains how to quickly set up your Sensor in SPAN or Tap mode, see the M-6050 Product Guide for in-line mode enables you to configure the Sensor to position and cable the various ports of your McAfee® Network Security Platform [formerly McAfee® IntruShield®] M-6050 Sensor in...
... mode. M-6050 Sensor Quick Start Guide Revision A McAfee® Network Security Platform This Quick Start Guide explains how to quickly set up your Sensor in SPAN or Tap mode, see the M-6050 Product Guide for in-line mode enables you to configure the Sensor to position and cable the various ports of your McAfee® Network Security Platform [formerly McAfee® IntruShield®] M-6050 Sensor in...
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1 Positioning the Sensor a Release the rails and attach inner rails (of a three-in-one set) to the rack frame. c Install the Sensor into a rack and mount ears. d Install the redundant power supply (optional). 2 b Attach L-shape and external rails to the chassis by fastening it with the screws provided. You can also mid-mount the Sensor (optional).
1 Positioning the Sensor a Release the rails and attach inner rails (of a three-in-one set) to the rack frame. c Install the Sensor into a rack and mount ears. d Install the redundant power supply (optional). 2 b Attach L-shape and external rails to the chassis by fastening it with the screws provided. You can also mid-mount the Sensor (optional).
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b Plug the other end of the cable into the Console port (labeled Console on the Sensor front panel). 3 a Plug a Category 5e Ethernet cable in the Sensor's Monitoring ports. 2 Cabling the Management and Console ports Ensure the Sensor is powered OFF before attaching cables. e Install modules in the Mgmt port. c Plug the DB9 Console cable supplied in the Sensor box into the network device connected to your Manager server.
b Plug the other end of the cable into the Console port (labeled Console on the Sensor front panel). 3 a Plug a Category 5e Ethernet cable in the Sensor's Monitoring ports. 2 Cabling the Management and Console ports Ensure the Sensor is powered OFF before attaching cables. e Install modules in the Mgmt port. c Plug the DB9 Console cable supplied in the Sensor box into the network device connected to your Manager server.
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...for example, 1B). c Connect the other operating modes, see the Sensor Product Guide for initial configuration; you will be using to run in In-line mode. McAfee supports only those SFP modules purchased through McAfee or from a vendor approved by McAfee. d Connect the other end into a power source. This port ... between a switch and a router, connect the cable connected to 1A to the router and the one of each cable to the network devices that you want to monitor. (For example, if you cannot configure the Sensor remotely. The M-6050 does not have a power switch; The...
...for example, 1B). c Connect the other operating modes, see the Sensor Product Guide for initial configuration; you will be using to run in In-line mode. McAfee supports only those SFP modules purchased through McAfee or from a vendor approved by McAfee. d Connect the other end into a power source. This port ... between a switch and a router, connect the cable connected to 1A to the router and the one of each cable to the network devices that you want to monitor. (For example, if you cannot configure the Sensor remotely. The M-6050 does not have a power switch; The...
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... on to the Manager. c An add-on license is admin123. a Log on M-series Sensors. d To add a Sensor in the Manager, click Device List | Devices, and then click New. 6 b Click Configure. For more information, see McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide. 6 Adding the Sensor to Device List | Add-On Licenses page. You do not require a license file...
... on to the Manager. c An add-on license is admin123. a Log on M-series Sensors. d To add a Sensor in the Manager, click Device List | Devices, and then click New. 6 b Click Configure. For more information, see McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide. 6 Adding the Sensor to Device List | Add-On Licenses page. You do not require a license file...
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... Save. The Add New Device page is used while you configure the Sensor. e Enter information in Add New Device page, see McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide. 7 Configuring Sensor information Configuring the Sensor involves specifying network information, a name, and the shared secret key that the Sensor uses to enter the new password and prompts you for the old...
... Save. The Add New Device page is used while you configure the Sensor. e Enter information in Add New Device page, see McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide. 7 Configuring Sensor information Configuring the Sensor involves specifying network information, a name, and the shared secret key that the Sensor uses to enter the new password and prompts you for the old...
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...Example: set manager ip 192.168.2.8 g Set the IP address and subnet mask of any ASCII text. h If prompted, reboot the Sensor. This value is not on the network. At the prompt, type: set manager ip . If not, type show to verify your configuration settings to complete its reboot. At ... can enter the setup command at the prompt and this point have successfully established the Sensor on the same network as the Manager, set sensor ip 192.168.2.12 255.255.255.0 Specify an IP address using four octets separated by periods: X.X.X.X, where X is successful, continue with a letter. Type...
...Example: set manager ip 192.168.2.8 g Set the IP address and subnet mask of any ASCII text. h If prompted, reboot the Sensor. This value is not on the network. At the prompt, type: set manager ip . If not, type show to verify your configuration settings to complete its reboot. At ... can enter the setup command at the prompt and this point have successfully established the Sensor on the same network as the Manager, set sensor ip 192.168.2.12 255.255.255.0 Specify an IP address using four octets separated by periods: X.X.X.X, where X is successful, continue with a letter. Type...
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... the Manager. The status report appears b Return to establish communication. Manager status should be up and Sensor status should be active. The devices will take a few seconds to the Manager. a In the Sensor CLI, type: status. k To verify the configuration information, type show. In the Manager Home page, view the Manager ... in the System Health section. Check that all information is correct. c From the Manager Home page, click Configure to verify successful communication between the Sensor and the Manager. Perform the following steps to open the Configuration page. 9
... the Manager. The status report appears b Return to establish communication. Manager status should be up and Sensor status should be active. The devices will take a few seconds to the Manager. a In the Sensor CLI, type: status. k To verify the configuration information, type show. In the Manager Home page, view the Manager ... in the System Health section. Check that all information is correct. c From the Manager Home page, click Configure to verify successful communication between the Sensor and the Manager. Perform the following steps to open the Configuration page. 9
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... select Default Inline IPS from the list and click View / Edit . "Device_Name" indicates the name of the Sensor you cabled. The Default Inline IPS policy contains attacks already configured with a "blocking" Sensor response action; g Click the button representing the ports on port settings, see Configuration Sensor monitoring and response ports, McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide.
... select Default Inline IPS from the list and click View / Edit . "Device_Name" indicates the name of the Sensor you cabled. The Default Inline IPS policy contains attacks already configured with a "blocking" Sensor response action; g Click the button representing the ports on port settings, see Configuration Sensor monitoring and response ports, McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide.
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... between the Sensor and the network devices to view alert statistics as attacks are synchronized. c Having problems? Check McAfee Network Security Platform Troubleshooting Guide for an overview of the Manager Home page. a Read McAfee Network Security Platform Getting Started Guide for troubleshooting information. For detailed usage instructions, see McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide... they are detected. Check your duplex and auto-negotiation settings on both devices to https://mysupport.mcafee.com. 11 9 You're up and running! Your Sensor is connected.
... between the Sensor and the network devices to view alert statistics as attacks are synchronized. c Having problems? Check McAfee Network Security Platform Troubleshooting Guide for an overview of the Manager Home page. a Read McAfee Network Security Platform Getting Started Guide for troubleshooting information. For detailed usage instructions, see McAfee Network Security Platform Device Administration Guide... they are detected. Check your duplex and auto-negotiation settings on both devices to https://mysupport.mcafee.com. 11 9 You're up and running! Your Sensor is connected.