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... OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide TRADEMARK ATTRIBUTIONS McAfee, the McAfee logo, McAfee Active Protection, McAfee AppPrism, McAfee Artemis, McAfee CleanBoot, McAfee DeepSAFE, ePolicy Orchestrator, McAfee ePO, McAfee EMM, McAfee Enterprise Mobility Management, Foundscore, Foundstone, McAfee NetPrism, McAfee Policy Enforcer, Policy Lab, McAfee QuickClean, Safe Eyes, McAfee SECURE, SecureOS, McAfee Shredder, SiteAdvisor, SmartFilter, McAfee Stinger, McAfee Total Protection, TrustedSource, VirusScan, WaveSecure, WormTraq...
... OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND. 2 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide TRADEMARK ATTRIBUTIONS McAfee, the McAfee logo, McAfee Active Protection, McAfee AppPrism, McAfee Artemis, McAfee CleanBoot, McAfee DeepSAFE, ePolicy Orchestrator, McAfee ePO, McAfee EMM, McAfee Enterprise Mobility Management, Foundscore, Foundstone, McAfee NetPrism, McAfee Policy Enforcer, Policy Lab, McAfee QuickClean, Safe Eyes, McAfee SECURE, SecureOS, McAfee Shredder, SiteAdvisor, SmartFilter, McAfee Stinger, McAfee Total Protection, TrustedSource, VirusScan, WaveSecure, WormTraq...
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... port speed settings 21 Cable types for routers, switches, hubs, and PCs 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor in in-line mode 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor in SPAN or hub mode 23 About connecting Sensors for fail-over 23 Cable M-1250/M-1450 Sensor for failover 23 A M-1250/M-1450 Sensor specifications 25 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 3
... port speed settings 21 Cable types for routers, switches, hubs, and PCs 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor in in-line mode 22 Cable the Sensor to monitor in SPAN or hub mode 23 About connecting Sensors for fail-over 23 Cable M-1250/M-1450 Sensor for failover 23 A M-1250/M-1450 Sensor specifications 25 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 3
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Contents B Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 27 Index 29 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
Contents B Regulatory, compliance, and safety information 27 Index 29 4 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
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...alternate method of a folder or program. Tip: Suggestions and recommendations. emphasis. Code A code sample. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 Audience McAfee documentation is strongly emphasized. the path of accessing an option. User interface Hypertext blue Words in this ...a website. People who use , and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. People who implement and enforce the company's security program. • Users - introduction of its features. Contents About this guide ...
...alternate method of a folder or program. Tip: Suggestions and recommendations. emphasis. Code A code sample. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 5 Audience McAfee documentation is strongly emphasized. the path of accessing an option. User interface Hypertext blue Words in this ...a website. People who use , and maintain your computer system, software installation, network, business, or data. People who implement and enforce the company's security program. • Users - introduction of its features. Contents About this guide ...
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... M-1250/M-1450 Sensor model. Task 1 Go to daily use and troubleshooting. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. KnowledgeBase • Click Search the KnowledgeBase for answers to your product questions. • Click Browse the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product...
... M-1250/M-1450 Sensor model. Task 1 Go to daily use and troubleshooting. After a product is released, information about the product is entered into the McAfee online KnowledgeBase. KnowledgeBase • Click Search the KnowledgeBase for answers to your product questions. • Click Browse the KnowledgeBase for articles listed by product and version. 6 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product...
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... guide the terms, 'Sensor' and 'M-1250/M-1450' refer to the M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor in the later chapters of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor The M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor provides effective network IPS functionality as well as configured by the administrator. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 7 After the Sensor is described in general. Network Access Control of hosts...
... guide the terms, 'Sensor' and 'M-1250/M-1450' refer to the M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor in the later chapters of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor About the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor The M-1250 or the M-1450 Sensor provides effective network IPS functionality as well as configured by the administrator. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 7 After the Sensor is described in general. Network Access Control of hosts...
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.../1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide that is used for example, through a switch or router. When the Sensor operates in stealth mode; 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Physical description of aggregated traffic respectively. Communication between Sensors and the Manager using encryption and mutual authentication between...
.../1B, 2A/2B, 3A/3B and 4A/4B. 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide that is used for example, through a switch or router. When the Sensor operates in stealth mode; 1 Introducing Network Security Sensors Physical description of the M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Physical description of aggregated traffic respectively. Communication between Sensors and the Manager using encryption and mutual authentication between...
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... 10 Mbps. Off The link is 100 Mbps. Monitoring Ports Speed Amber The port speed is disconnected. McAfee provides a standard, 2m NEMA 5-15P (US) power cable (3 wire). McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 It is also used in the Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide. The supply uses a standard IEC port (IEC320...
... 10 Mbps. Off The link is 100 Mbps. Monitoring Ports Speed Amber The port speed is disconnected. McAfee provides a standard, 2m NEMA 5-15P (US) power cable (3 wire). McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 9 It is also used in the Gigabit Optical Fail-Open Bypass Kit Guide. The supply uses a standard IEC port (IEC320...
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... -line and traffic is not in -line, normal traffic. TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide FO processing Fail-open: The Sensor port pair is in -line, normal traffic. OFF - BP Bypass: The Sensor port pair is bypassed. Green - Green - FC processing Fail-close : The...
... -line and traffic is not in -line, normal traffic. TS Tap/SPAN: The Sensor port receives traffic, traffic dropped. 10 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide FO processing Fail-open: The Sensor port pair is in -line, normal traffic. OFF - BP Bypass: The Sensor port pair is bypassed. Green - Green - FC processing Fail-close : The...
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... qualified personnel should be allowed to the terminals. Metal objects will invalidate your network. Failure to the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 11 2 Before you install the product. Contents Usage restrictions Safety measures Contents of the Sensor box Unpack the Sensor Usage restrictions The following warnings before you connect the system to power lines...
... qualified personnel should be allowed to the terminals. Metal objects will invalidate your network. Failure to the Sensor. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 11 2 Before you install the product. Contents Usage restrictions Safety measures Contents of the Sensor box Unpack the Sensor Usage restrictions The following warnings before you connect the system to power lines...
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...). 2 Before you have received all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in Contents of the Sensor box. 6 Remove the Slide Rail Kit. 7 Pull out the packing material surrounding the Sensor. 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide These limits are provided a country-appropriate power cable with the instruction manual, may cause harmful...
...). 2 Before you have received all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in Contents of the Sensor box. 6 Remove the Slide Rail Kit. 7 Pull out the packing material surrounding the Sensor. 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide These limits are provided a country-appropriate power cable with the instruction manual, may cause harmful...
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See also Contents of the contents from the anti-static bag. 9 Save the box and packing materials for later use in case you install Unpack the Sensor 2 8 Remove the Sensor from the preceding list are missing or damaged, contact McAfee support. If any of the Sensor box on page 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 13 Before you need to move or ship the Sensor.
See also Contents of the contents from the anti-static bag. 9 Save the box and packing materials for later use in case you install Unpack the Sensor 2 8 Remove the Sensor from the preceding list are missing or damaged, contact McAfee support. If any of the Sensor box on page 12 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 13 Before you need to move or ship the Sensor.
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2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
2 Before you install Unpack the Sensor 14 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
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... mount the ears to the switches or routers it for configuration. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15 The illustrations in a physically secure location, close to the rack. Once you have set up and powered on the Sensor, you install the ears on a rack, you will be located within a standard communications rack. Ideally, the...
... mount the ears to the switches or routers it for configuration. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 15 The illustrations in a physically secure location, close to the rack. Once you have set up and powered on the Sensor, you install the ears on a rack, you will be located within a standard communications rack. Ideally, the...
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... flathead screws to two rack posts, and the rest of the chassis. Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide For maintenance purposes, you will need two people to the right side of the Sensor is suitable for most 19-inch equipment racks and telco-type racks. You need : two...
... flathead screws to two rack posts, and the rest of the chassis. Mount the Sensor on a rack 16 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide For maintenance purposes, you will need two people to the right side of the Sensor is suitable for most 19-inch equipment racks and telco-type racks. You need : two...
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The Sensor has no power switch. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 Setting up the Sensor Cable the Sensor 3 Cable the Sensor Follow the steps outlined in Attaching Cables to the Sensor to connect cables to a power source. Power off the Sensor McAfee recommends that you have installed the Sensor in Installing a power supply. For more information on the Sensor Before...
The Sensor has no power switch. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 17 Setting up the Sensor Cable the Sensor 3 Cable the Sensor Follow the steps outlined in Attaching Cables to the Sensor to connect cables to a power source. Power off the Sensor McAfee recommends that you have installed the Sensor in Installing a power supply. For more information on the Sensor Before...
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3 Setting up the Sensor Power on the Sensor 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
3 Setting up the Sensor Power on the Sensor 18 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide
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...; Category 5 Enhanced (Cat 5e) cable is mentioned as Console on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect the other end of the Console port cable directly to a COM port of bits Setting 38400 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 19 Contents Cable the Console port Cable the Auxiliary port Connect the cable to the Response...
...; Category 5 Enhanced (Cat 5e) cable is mentioned as Console on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect the other end of the Console port cable directly to a COM port of bits Setting 38400 8 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 19 Contents Cable the Console port Cable the Auxiliary port Connect the cable to the Response...
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... but uses the Response port. This port is used for communication with the Manager server. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Setting None 1 None Cable the Auxiliary port The Auxiliary port is labeled Rx on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect a modem to the Aux port. 3 Connect a telephone line to the modem. Required...
... but uses the Response port. This port is used for communication with the Manager server. 20 McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide Setting None 1 None Cable the Auxiliary port The Auxiliary port is labeled Rx on the Sensor front panel. 2 Connect a modem to the Aux port. 3 Connect a telephone line to the modem. Required...
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... example, 1A and 2A to the Sensor monitoring ports match the Sensor configuration. On the Sensors, the numbered ports are coupled and must be monitoring using a separate, dedicated management subnet to the Sensor Cable Monitoring ports 4 Task 1 Plug a Cat-5e Ethernet cable into the Management port. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21 To isolate and...
... example, 1A and 2A to the Sensor monitoring ports match the Sensor configuration. On the Sensors, the numbered ports are coupled and must be monitoring using a separate, dedicated management subnet to the Sensor Cable Monitoring ports 4 Task 1 Plug a Cat-5e Ethernet cable into the Management port. McAfee® Network Security Platform M-1250/M-1450 Sensor Product Guide 21 To isolate and...