Freedom9 Capture 750 Quick Install Manual

Brand: Freedom9

Model: Capture 750

Category: Network switches

Type: Quick Install Manual

Quick Install Guide

freeGuard

Capture 750

freedom to succeed

• Install the unit in a cool and dry place

• Refer to the specifications for details on permissible

temperature and humidity ranges

• Install the unit in a location free from electromagnetic

interference, vibrations, dust, and direct exposure to

sunlight

• Leave at least 4” (10 cm) of space at the front and

rear of the unit for ventilation

• Install the unit on a strong, sturdy surface that can

support its weight, or in an EIA standard-size rack,

using the supplied brackets only

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PACKAGE CONTENTS:

• freeGuard Capture 750

• Power cord

• Serial cable

• 2 x RJ-45 cables

• Mounting brackets

• CD with user manual

Quick Install Guide for the freeGuard Capture 750 Email Archiver & Internet Content Recorder

freeGuard Capture 750

(ICR750)

A. INITIAL CONFIGURATION:

Using a crossover cable, connect a PC directly to the

freeGuard Capture 750. If a crossover cable is not

available, simply plug your PC and the freeGuard

Capture 750 into a hub or switch, that is not connected

to your internal network.

The default ip address and subnet mask is 192.168.1.1 /

255.255.255.0, so you may have to modify your

computers IP address to match the units default settings

(ie 192.168.1.10 / 255.255.255.0)

Log into the freeGuard Capture 750 using any web

browser, and open http://192.168.1.1

Use “admin” for the user name and “admin” for the

password

B. SET UP WIZARD:

C. BRIDGE OR SNIFFER MODES:

Once these steps have been followed, it is now time to

place this unit into production. Depending on your

deployment, please choose between installation Method

1 or Method 2.

Method 1 (Bridge Mode)

Once the freeGuard Capture 750 has been

rackmounted, hook up the connection from your router

or firewall into the “WAN” interface on the freeGuard

Capture 750. Then connect the “LAN” port on the

freeGuard Capture 750 to your switch.

Note: It is important that your firewall or router connect

through the freeGuard Capture 750 in “Bridge Mode”

(see sample setup diagram on page 2)

The first time you log into the device the wizard will

assist you in setting up the device.

1. Select the language

2. Select the character encoding

3. Select the display to show by IP address or by MAC

address

4. Set the IP settings of the freeGuard Capture 750, and

the bandwidth limitation of the unit

5. Set the IP address you will use to access the freeGuard

Capture 750.

Note: make sure the IP address and subnet mask you

select will be accessible on your internal network

If you change the IP address of the freeGuard Capture

750, then you will need to log back into the device at

the new IP address.

The freeGuard Capture 750 appliance is an

Internet content recording device which

allows organizations to capture, track and

report on Internet activities, such as:

browsed web pages, web mail, SMTP / POP3

mail, IM (MSN, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ), FTP

and Telnet.

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Quick Install Guide

freeGuard

Capture 750

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Method 2 (Sniffer Mode)

Depending on your switch type you may need to consult

your user manual. Enable port mirroring for the port

connected to your router or firewall. Connect the

“WAN” port of the freeGuard Capture 750 to the

mirrored port. Connect the “LAN” port of the freeGuard

Capture 750 to the same switch (non-mirrored port).

(see sample setup diagram)

C. BRIDGE OR SNIFFER MODES (Cont):

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Bridge Mode Sample Setup Diagram: Sniffer Mode Sample Setup Diagram:

D. POWER UP THE DEVICE:

Turn on the unit.

Access the device once it has booted fully with the IP

address you assigned.

Freedom9 Capture 750 Quick Install Manual

Brand: Freedom9

Model: Capture 750

Category: Network switches

Type: Quick Install Manual

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