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Chapter 6
Connecting the IDP Traffic Interfaces to
Your Network and Verifying Traffic Flow
This chapter includes the following topics:
■ Guidelines for Connecting IDP Interfaces to Your Network Devices on page 35
■ Choosing Cables for Traffic Interfaces (Copper Ports) on page 36
■ Connecting and Disconnecting Fiber Cables on page 37
■ Verifying Traffic Flow on page 38
Guidelines for Connecting IDP Interfaces to Your Network Devices
We recommend you deploy the IDP appliance between gateway firewalls and DMZ
or internal networks.
Table 14 on page 35 provides guidelines for connecting IDP interfaces to your
network.
Table 14: Interface Connection Guidelines
Cable Connection GuidelinesPort
NSM must be able to reach the IDP appliance through this connection.
1.
Connect one end of a CAT-5 cable into the MGMT port located at the front of the
chassis.
2.
Connect the other end to a switch or hub (recommended) in your network.
Management port
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