Comtech EF Data FX Quick Start Guide
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Guide
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information
regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
provides the standard installation process
Inspect shipping containers for damage. If shipping containers are
contents of the shipment have been carefully inspected and checked for normal operation.
The FX Series appliance is packaged in pre
spacing for maximum shipping protection.
pack the appliance as follows:
Procedure
Remove the appliance, power cord and cables from the carton.
Save the packing material for storage or reshipment purposes.
Inspect the appliance for any damage incurred during shipment.
Check the equipment
Acceleration Appliance
Cat5e Blue 7ft UTP Snagless Cable
Cat5e Crossover Orange 7ft UTP Snagless Cable
Cable
32 3/4 in
and Installations
The FX Series supports a basic menu
based graphical user interface (GUI). Initial network configurations are managed thru the console
connection, and the optimization and general
only configurable via the console connection for security reasons.
There are three alternate methods to connect to the FX Series Appliance
Attach a Monitor, keyboard and mouse to device.
ect the supplied serial cable with a setting of (19200,N,8,1)
over cable to the eth1 interface which has a static IP address of 169.254.55.55
To connect to the GUI, use any PC with a Web Browser to ac
http://yourFxRemoteHostname:10000
omtech” for both the console and the GUI
Installation Patterns
Depending on the environment, there are these specific installations that can be used.
Path”)
he FX Series will have request and response traffic redirected to it from an
external source, such as a router.
Allows you to configure the settings for support of the Cisco “Web Cache
Communication Protocol” (WCCP).
Quick Start Guide
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for either an FX Series ADC or Remote.
damaged, keep them until the
formed, reusable, cardboard cartons containing foam
accessories against the packing list to ensure the shipment is
driven interface, which is accessible using the console port (eth0) or
operations functions are managed via the GUI.
The default USERID and PASSWORD are “
The FX Series will inspect traffic sent and received on the bridge
FX SERIES
This Quick Start Guide
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1.1.1 Packing List
Read Me First Guide
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1.2 User Interfaces
1.2.1 User Interfaces
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FX Series Quick Start
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Documentation Availability
Availability
ore you try to install the FX Series appliance on your network, please
Installation Patterns Section
Current Documentation for this appliance can be found on these locations.
h EF Data web site
http://www.comtechefdata.com/stampedeDocs.asp
Under Support Information,
Under RAN & WAN Optimization,
Stampede FX Series
To connect to the GUI, use any PC with a Web Browser to access:
over cable to the eth1 interface which has a static IP address of 169.254.55.55
Login using the USERID and password of “
Using the web GUI
Click on the
The FX Series Remote Main Index is functionally identical with the FX ADC Main Index shown here.
Appliance Management Address
Log into the appliance via console
Select option 1 “Configure appliance”
Select option 1 “Configure network settings”
Select option 4 “Configure TCP/IP for eth0 Ethernet Port”
Select option 1 “Configure DHCP”
Enter no and press Enter key (disable DHCP for this interface)
nfigure IP Address”
Enter the IP address of the appliance and press enter
Select option 3 “Configure Netmask”
Enter the subnet mask and press the Enter key
Select option 0 “Return to previous menu”
Select option 3 “Configure Default Gateway”
Enter the defa
After the cabling step identified in the specific pattern below, v
the appliance address from an external device.
Installation Patterns
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For More information
stampedesupport@comtechefdata.com
http://www.comtechefdata.com/stampedeDocs.asp
documentation and
for the Main Index
Click on Documentation from the Main Index
on the link in
row of the table.
link and
“Save target as” to save a copy of the
All Installation Patterns
password: comtech
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FX Series Quick Start Guide –
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refer to the
On the Comtec
www.comtechefdata.com
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click on
On the appliance:
1 Attach a cross2
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NOTE:
of the Admin Guide.
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Click on Manuals
comtech” and “comtech”
FX Series Appliance Administration link
To view a document, click
the left column of each
You can right click on the
read this
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choose
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“.pdf” file to your desktop.
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or SSH session using the username: comtech and
ult gateway IP address and press the Enter key
doing a ping
FX Series Quick Start
Section:
- Version 6.0 Rev 1
Tel: 1-937-291-5035
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