Technical data

Performing the Initial Setup
Step 6: Installing the Security Policy Page 30
System Validation
Make sure that the initial system setup completed successfully by:
 Running the asg monitor command. An initial policy must be installed on the local SGM after initial
setup completes and the SGM reboots.
 To monitor the automatic installation of other SGMs, run: tail -f /var/log/start_mbs.log.
 After installation, all the SGMs in the security group must be in the Initial Policy state.
Step 6: Installing the Security Policy
Connecting to the Network
1. Connect the management ports on the Security Switch Modules to your network.
2. Connect the data ports on the Security Switch Modules to your network.
Creating an Object in SmartDashboard
The Check Point Security Gateway Creation Wizard is version dependent. The steps shown apply to R75.
1. Open SmartDashboard (R75 and above).
2. Enter your credentials to connect to the Security Management server.
3. Create the Check Point Security Gateway object.
In the Network Objects tree, right click and select New > Check Point > Security
Gateway/Management
The Check Point Security Gateway Creation wizard opens.
4. Select Wizard Mode or Classic Mode.
This procedure describes Wizard mode. If you choose Classic Mode, make sure you set all the
necessary configuration parameters.
5. In the General Properties screen, configure:
 Gateway name
 Gateway platform - Select Open server
 Gateway IP address
6. Click Next.
7. In the Secure Internal Communication Initialization screen, enter the One-time password. This is
the same as the Activation Key you entered during the initial setup.
8. Click Next.
9. View the Configuration Summary.
10. Select Edit Gateway properties for further configuration.
11. Click Finish.
The General Properties page of the 61000 Security System object opens.
12. In the General Properties page, make sure the Version is correct.