Netgear STM300 ProSecure Web and Email Threat Management Appliance Reference Manual
Chapter 2. Using the Setup Wizard to Provision the STM in Your Network
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ProSecure Web/Email Security Threat Management (STM) Appliance
Segmented LAN Deployment
In a segmented LAN deployment, one STM appliance is installed in front of each network
segment. VLAN traffic can pass through the STM and can be scanned by the STM. This type
of deployment splits the network load and protects network segments from malware threats
coming in through the gateway or originating from other segments. The following figure
shows a typical segmented LAN deployment scenario:
segment. VLAN traffic can pass through the STM and can be scanned by the STM. This type
of deployment splits the network load and protects network segments from malware threats
coming in through the gateway or originating from other segments. The following figure
shows a typical segmented LAN deployment scenario:
Figure 13.
Understanding the Steps for Initial Connection
Generally, five steps are required to complete the basic and security configuration of your
STM:
STM:
1.
Connect the STM physically to your network. Connect the cables and restart your
network according to the instructions in the installation guide. See the ProSecure™
Web/Email Security Threat Management Appliance STM150, STM300, or STM600
Installation Guide for complete steps. A PDF of the Installation Guide is on the
NETGEAR ProSecure™ website at
network according to the instructions in the installation guide. See the ProSecure™
Web/Email Security Threat Management Appliance STM150, STM300, or STM600
Installation Guide for complete steps. A PDF of the Installation Guide is on the
NETGEAR ProSecure™ website at
.
2.
Log in to the STM. After logging in, you are ready to set up and configure your STM. See
3.
Use the Setup Wizard to configure basic connections and security. During this phase,
you connect the STM to your network. See
you connect the STM to your network. See