Connecting the Untrusted Port
You can establish an Internet connection to an external router or a DSL, or cable modem
and provide firewall and general security for your network. To establish a high-speed
connection, connect the provided Ethernet cable from the Untrusted interface on the
NetScreen-5GT Wireless device to the external router or modem. The NetScreen-5GT
Wireless device autosenses the correct speed, duplex, and polarity settings.
If you are using the NetScreen-5GT Wireless ADSL device, refer to
Port" on page 7
connection instructions.
Connecting the Device to Your Internal Network or
Workstations
You can connect your local area network (LAN) or workstation using one or both of the
following methods:
•
Connecting through one or more of the Trusted Ethernet ports on the NetScreen
device
•
Using a wireless interface on the NetScreen device
Connecting Trusted Ethernet Ports
The NetScreen-5GT Wireless device contains four Trust Ethernet ports. You can use one
or more of these ports to connect to LANs via switches or hubs. You can also connect one
or all of the ports directly to workstations, eliminating the need for a hub or switch. You
can use either cross-over or straight-through cables to connect the Ethernet ports to other
devices.
Using the Wireless Interface
If you are using the wireless interface, you need to connect the provided antennae on the
device. If you have the standard 2dB omnidirectional antennae, then screw them onto the
posts marked A and B at the back of the device, please refer to
Connectors" on page
pressure on the bulkhead connector.
NetScreen-5GT Wireless
Connecting the NetScreen Device to Your Networks
and
"Connecting Splitters and Microfilters" on page 8
31. Bend the antennae at their elbows, making sure not to put
"Connecting the ADSL
for ADSL
"Port and Power
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