Initial Nokia/Checkpoint R55 Setup Question From Newie

[mitar]

We have a current setup of Management server to support a Nokia 350 running CP R55. We have recently acquired another Nokia of similar setup to be added to this management server. I am new to this and have been asked to step up to do the initial setup.

I have setup a pc to have web access through the Nokia Voyager to configure the Nokia. This setup is not on the network. I would like to know how I connect a pc to the Nokia to use the CP (Dashboard ?) to do configure the policy. Can somebody please tell me how to do this and what I need to install in the PC ? I have installed the CP R55 in this Nokia using Web access of Voyager but I am lost with all the CP terms and different packages.

Sorry for the newbie questions.

Thanks.

[Sergej]

I think the best is to pay for 2-3 consulting hours from the Nokia partners. More experienced engineer cad do this more faster and efficient than you. It is much better to take this type of consultancy initially, that after 2 weeks of climbing in the dark.

According to you question (steps in short, each step can be a compex task for the first time):
0. Create an detail plan (IP addreses, routers, switches, etc)
1. Connect to the new nokia appliance with a Console cable
2. Complete initial setup (setup passwords and IP address)
3. Connect via Voyager (finish CheckPoint components setup)
4. Add new nokia to the existing checkpoint smartcenter.

[mitar]

Thanks for your help, Sergej. I have actually managed to do all steps except 4). I will try it tomorrow to add to the existing managing server.

[Sergej]

Make sure you have a licenses for you new Nokia firewall.