Configuring 3000 Appliances

Initial Configuration

These are the initial configuration methods you can use:

  • Interactive (this is the recommended method) - Select one of these:

    • Scan the QR code located on the Service tag and follow the instructions.
      Alternatively, browse to https://welcome.checkpoint.com if there is no QR code on the Service tag and follow the instructions.

    • If your appliance came with the Welcome to Check Point QR Page, scan the QR code and follow the instructions that appear.

  • Legacy - Connect the appliance according to the instructions in the 3000 Appliances Quick Start Guide. In the section Set Up Your Appliance, follow Option #2. Then, configure the appliance with the First Time Configuration Wizard.

    • See the Gaia Administration Guide for your version.

    • In the section Installing a Security Gateway > Configuring Gaia for the First Time, follow the instructions for the First Time Configuration Wizard.

Starting the Appliance

Connect the appliance to a power source to turn on the appliance. When the appliance is ready, you can do the First Time Configuration Wizard to configure it.

To start the appliance:

Connect the power adapter cord to the power supply inlet receptacle in the rear panel.

The appliance turns on.

Available Software Images

The 3000 Appliances come with different software images. See the 3000 Appliances home page.

Reverting to a software image takes a few minutes. To follow progress and see when the appliance is ready, connect to the appliance using a serial console.

Creating the Network Object

Configure the 3000 Appliance object as a Security Gateway object in the Security Management Server database.

  1. Connect with SmartDashboard (R77.30) or SmartConsole (R80.10 or higher) to the Management Server.

  2. Configure a new Security Gateway object for the appliance.

  3. Enter the IP address for the appliance.

  4. For a centrally managed deployment, establish Secure Internal Communication (SIC) between the Security Gateway and the Security Management Server. Enter the activation key you used in the First Time Configuration Wizard.

  5. Configure the topology.

  6. Configure and install the Security Policy.

Advanced Configuration

You can configure advanced options on Gaia from the Portal or the CLI.

Connecting to the 3000 Appliances CLI

To connect to the command line interface of the 3000 Appliances, use one of these:

  • An SSH connection to the management interface (if SSHD is configured).

  • A serial console cable and terminal emulation software, such as PuTTY (from Windows) or Minicom (from Unix/Linux).

    3000 Appliances support these serial console connectivity options:

    • Mini USB - Using the included mini USB to USB console cable in 3100/3200.

    • USB Type-C - Using the included USB Typc-C console cable in 3600/3800.

    • RJ45 - Using the included DB9 DTE to RJ45 serial console cable.

    Connection parameters are: 9600bps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (8N1), Flow Control - None.

    If you use both the mini USB and RJ45 console ports, the mini USB port has priority. To use the RJ45 port, disconnect the mini USB console cable.

    When you have completed using the RJ45 port, reconnect the miniUSB console cable.

    Note - To use the miniUSB/USB Type-C console port, a driver must be installed on the console client machine (desktop/laptop). For installation instructions and download link, see the appliance home page.