For more information about your device, scan the QR code or visit
www.sophos.com/get-started-xg
1. Before Deploying
Congratulations on the purchase of your Sophos XG device. This Quick Start Guide describes in short steps how to connect your
device and explains how to open the web-based Admin Console from your administration PC. The Admin Console allows you to
configure every aspect of the device.
Before you begin please confirm that you have a working Internet connection and make sure you have the account information
available that was provided by your ISP.
What is included in the box
XG 86w - 2 antennas
Quick Start Guide XG 86(w) Rev. 1
This Quick Start Guide and Security NotesXG 86/XG 86w
Power Adapter (region specific)
Micro USB cable
RJ45 Ethernet cable
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Device Images: Front and Back
XG 86(w)
*
2 x external antenna
(XG 86w only)
Status LEDs
(w-model has additional Wi-Fi LED)
* The displayed front image is of the XG 86 device and the back is of the XG 86w.
Power Supply
2 x USB
2.0
1 x COM
1 x Micro
USB
(RJ45)
4 x GbE
copper port
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Port 2/
e.g.,
DSL modem
Internal network
admin client PC
WAN
Internet
XG Appliance
Port 1/
Switch
LAN
2. Mount & connect the device
Mount the antennas (for wireless models only)
Connect the provided antennas to the connectors on the back
of your appliance and align them in a vertical position.
Connect the ports to the internal and external networks
1. Connect the Port 1/LAN port via a hub or switch to the internal network. For this
purpose, use the RJ45 Ethernet cable provided. Note that your Administration PC
must also be connected to this network.
2. Connect Port 2/WAN to the external network. The connection to the WAN
depends on the type of Internet access.
Note: For electromagnetic compatibility reasons, please only use shielded RJ45
Ethernet cables.
The XG devices are shipped with the following default settings:
If you want to mount the device within a rack please use the optionally available
rackmount kit for this device.
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3. Power Up the Device
Connect the power adapter(s) and turn on the device
Connect the provided power adapter to the power connector on the back of the
device.
Turn the device on. The power switch is on the back of the device and is placed next
to the power connection.
During boot up the Status LED on the front will blink green. Once the device has
booted completely the Status LED will turn to solid green.
4. Connect your Administration PC
Administration PC connection properties:
Use the settings below to configure your (PC/Laptop) network interface:
Ì IP address: 172.16.16.2
Ì Netmask: Enter 255.255.255.0
Ì Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the device’s
internal network card (Port 1/LAN): 172.16.16.16
Ì DNS Server: Enable this option and enter the IP address of
the internal network card (Port 1/LAN): 172.16.16.16
Connect your PC/Laptop to Port 1/LAN port of the device:
Start the browser and enter the management IP address of the device’s LAN port
that your PC is connected to: https://172.16.16.16:4444 (Port 1)
Login with the default details below:
Username: admin Password: admin
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Device Management
Welcome
To your Sophos Device
To get started register your device below. Until you register you may only access
and edit settings in “Basic Setup” and your device will remain unactivated.
Serial Number
Secure your enterprise with
Sophos integrated internet security
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Basic Setup
Register Device
Network Configuration Wizard
5. Setup the device
a) Register the Device
If you have not previously registered your device with your Sophos ID, you will see a
registration screen. The device requires Internet connectivity for it to be registered
with your Sophos ID. You can adjust the network settings of the device’s interfaces
by clicking “Basic Setup” so that the device can connect to the Internet.
After clicking “Register Device”, you are redirected to the Sophos.com. If you already
have a Sophos ID, enter your login credentials under “Sign in with your Sophos ID”.
If you are a new user, sign up for a Sophos ID by entering the details under “Create
Sophos ID”.
Click “Continue” to complete the registration process. Please wait while the process
completes – it will take a few seconds. After successful registration, you will see
a screen with the message, “Your device is now registered”. Please note that you
should proceed with the next step i.e. “Synchronize License” only after the device is
successfully registered.
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b) Synchronize License
Click “Initiate License Synchronization” to fetch license information from Sophos
onto the device. After synchronization, you will see a screen with the message,
“Synchronization with server was successful”.
c) Start Network Configuration
After successful synchronization, choose “Click Here” on the “Welcome” screen
to start your initial device configuration. Use the Network Configuration Wizard
to select the deployment mode (Bridge/Gateway) for your device, change the
interface(s) IP addresses, default gateway, DNS settings and Date/Time Zone to
match your local network settings.
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d) Device LED Status
LEDs on each RJ45 Ethernet connector
ACT/LNK
(Left LED)
Green Constantly 1. The Ethernet port is receiving power.
FlashingThe adapter is sending or receiving network data.
Off1. The adapter and switch are not receiving power.
2. Good connection between the Ethernet port
and hub.
The frequency of the flashes varies with the
amount of traffic.
2. No connection between both ends of network.
3. Network drivers have not been loaded
or do not function correctly.
Speed
(Right
LED)
LEDs on front
StorageBlueFlashingStorage is being accessed
StatusGreen Constantly Normal operation
WifiGreen OnWifi is active
PowerGreen Constantly Power adapter in normal operation
Amber OnThe Ethernet port is operating at 1,000 Mbps
Green OnThe Ethernet port is operating at 100 Mbps
OffThe Ethernet port is operating at 10 Mbps
FlashingDevice is booting up or shutting down
RedConstantly SSD or boot failure
FlashingGeneral error (please contat support)
OffWifi is inactive
6. Support and Documentation
For more information and technical support, please visit www.sophos.com/en-us/
support or contact your local Sophos reseller.
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Für weitere Informationen zu Ihrer Appliance scannen Sie den QR-Code oder gehen Sie auf
www.sophos.com/get-started-xg
1. Vorbereitung
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf dieser Sophos XG Appliance. Diese Kurzanleitung beschreibt schrittweise, wie Sie die
Appliance verbinden, und erläutert, wie Sie über Ihren Administrations-PC die webbasierte Admin Console öffnen. Über die Admin
Console können Sie jeden Aspekt der Appliance konfigurieren.
Bevor Sie beginnen, vergewissern Sie sich, dass Sie mit dem Internet verbunden sind und die Kontodaten vorliegen, die Sie von
Ihrem ISP erhalten haben.
Verpackungsinhalt
XG 86w - 2 Antennen
Kurzanleitung XG 86(w) Rev. 1
Diese Kurzanleitung und SicherheitshinweiseXG 86/XG 86w
Netzadapter (regionenspezifisch)
Micro USB-Kabel
RJ45 Ethernet-Kabel
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Abbildungen der Appliance: Vorder- und Rückseite
XG 86(w)
*
2externe Antennen
(nur XG86w)
Status-LEDs
(w-Modell hat zusätzliche WiFi-LED)
Stromversorgung
* Die Abbildung der Vorderseite bezieht sich auf die XG 86 Appliance und die der Rückseite auf die XG 86w.
2 x USB
2.0
1 x Micro-
USB
1 x COM
(RJ45)
4 x Kupferport
GbE
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Port 2/
z.B.
DSL-Modem
Internes
Netzwerk
Administrations-
Client-PC
WAN
Internet
XG Appliance
Port 1/
Switch
LAN
2. Appliance montieren und verbinden
Antennen montieren (nur bei Wireless-Modellen)
Stecken Sie die mitgelieferten Antennen in die entsprechenden Anschlüsse auf der
Rückseite Ihrer Appliance ein und bringen Sie sie in eine vertikale Position.
Ports mit den internen und externen Netzwerken verbinden
1. Verbinden Sie Port 1/LAN-Port über einen Hub oder Switch mit dem internen
Netzwerk. Verwenden Sie hierzu das beiliegende RJ45 Ethernet-Kabel. Beachten
Sie, dass Ihr Administrations-PC ebenfalls mit diesem Netzwerk verbunden sein
muss.
2. Verbinden Sie Port 2/WAN mit dem externen Netzwerk. Die Verbindung zum
WAN hängt von der Art des Internetzugangs ab.
Hinweis: Aus Gründen der elektromagnetischen Veträglichkeit verwenden Sie bitte
nur geschirmte RJ45 Ethernet-Kabel.
Für die XG Appliances sind werkseitig folgende
Standardeinstellungen festgelegt: