Nokia IP45 Quick Start Guide
Version 3.5
Power on Your IP45
Connect the power adapter to the power port on the rear panel of the IP45, and then plug in the power adapter to a
power source.
The PWR LED on the front panel will light up, indicating that the IP45 is now powered on.
Connecting to Your Network
Connect one end of a straight-through cable (not included with the IP45) to the WAN port on the rear panel of the
IP45, and the other end to your cable or DSL modem.
Ensure that your DSL or cable modem is powered on.
The WAN LED on the front panel of your device will light up, indicating proper connection to your modem.
Connect one end of the crossover cable provided with your IP45 to the IP45 LAN port, and the other end of the
cable to your computer. See the Nokia IP45 Security Platform User’s Guide Version 3.5 on the CD-ROM for
information on using the DMZ, Console, and AUX ports
If you are connecting to a hub or a switch, use a straight-through cable.
The LAN LED will light up, indicating that the computer has connected. See the user’s guide on the CD-ROM for
more information.
The examples below illustrate the proper cabling with and without the hub or switch.
Configuring Your Computer
Before you can use the Nokia IP45, you must configure your computer. The following steps describe how to configure
a computer running Windows 98/ME or Windows 2000/XP. See the user’s guide on the CD-ROM for more
information about configuring your computer if you are using any other operating system.
Windows 98/Me Users:
Open the Control Panel by choosing Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click the Network icon to open the Network window.
Double-click on TCP/IP to open the TCP/IP properties window.
Click the Gateway tab and remove any installed gateways.
Click the DNS configuration tab and click the Disable DNS radio
button.
Click the IP Address tab, and click the Obtain an IP address
automatically radio button.
Windows 2000/XP Users:
Open the Control Panel by choosing Start > Settings > Control Panel
(Start > Control Panel from Windows XP).
Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon (Network
Connections icon in Windows XP).
Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
In the Local Area Connection Properties window, double-click TCP/IP and click Properties.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the TCP/IP Properties window, and click Obtain DNS server
address automatically.
Click OK to close the Properties window, and click OK again to apply settings.
Close any additional windows that are open, and Click Yes if you are prompted to restart your computer.
Restart your DSL or cable modem.
Getting Started with the Nokia IP45
After the STAT LED turns green, launch your Web browser, and type http://my.firewall in the address bar. The initial
login screen appears.
Note
See Troubleshooting at the end of this document if you are unable to access the GUI portal.
The IP45 ships without a password defined. Set up the administrator password and press OK.
The Setup Wizard opens automatically. Use the wizard to configure the IP45 for Internet connection or click
Cancel to use the wizard later.
Choose your Internet connection method from one of the following: Direct LAN, Cable Modem, PPTP or PPPoE
dialer. See your administrator or service provider for completing the WAN details.
After you have successfully connected to the Internet, the Setup Wizard prompts you to configure the device time.
Click Next from the Registration page to register at the Nokia support site. Registration is required to take
advantage of Nokia support and services.
If your IP45 is centrally managed:
Ensure that the ‘I wish to connect to a Service Center’ checkbox is checked, enter the IP Address of the
management server and click Next.
Enter the Gateway ID and Registration Key as defined in the central management server and click Next. The
services to which you have subscribed become available on your IP45.
If your IP45 is not centrally managed, ensure that the ‘I wish to connect to a Service Center’ checkbox is not
checked and click Next.
The Welcome page appears displaying the license installed on the IP45.
The initial setup is complete. See the user’s guide for more information.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to access the IP45 GUI portal or connect to the Internet, ensure or do the following:
Ensure that the STAT LED is green and the appropriate link LED is lit.
Release and renew the IP address by restarting your computer or running the Refresh IP tool located in the
tools folder on the CD-ROM.
If your browser is configured to use a proxy server, ensure that http://my.firewall is included in the browser’s
exception list or remove the proxy setting from your browser.
Uninstall the PPPoE client on your computer. The IP45 performs the PPPoE negotiation for your computer.
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