Secure Firewall 200 Threat Defense Getting Started: Firewall Management Center on a Local Management Network

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Cable the firewall

Updated: January 9, 2026

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Overview

Learn how to cable the Secure Firewall 200 so you can complete the initial hardware setup and prepare required ports for network connectivity before configuration.

Connect the Firewall Management Center to the dedicated Management 1/1 interface. The management network needs access to the internet for updates. For example, you can connect the management network to the internet through the firewall itself (for example, by connecting to the inside network).

  • Install an SFP into Ethernet 1/5—It is a 1-Gbps SFP port that requires an SFP module.

  • See the hardware installation guide for more information.

Cabling the Management Network