Initial Network Configuration

This chapter provides instructions for completing the initial network configuration using the TGSH Dialog. It includes the following topic:

Initial Network Configuration Using TGSH Dialog

The initial network configuration is completed in the TGSH Dialog. The goal is to complete the basic configuration that allows access to the OpAdmin interface tool to complete the remaining configuration, including the license, email host, and SSL Certificates.


Note

For DHCP users, the following steps assume that you are using static IP addresses. If you are using DHCP to obtain your IPs, then see the Cisco Threat Grid Appliance Administrator Guide for more information.

Procedure

Step 1

In the TGSH Dialog interface, select CONFIG_NETWORK. The Network Configuration console opens.

Figure 1. TGSH Dialog - Network Configuration Console
Step 2

Complete the blank fields according to the settings provided by your network administrator for the Clean, Dirty, and Admin interfaces.

Step 3

Change DHCP Enabled from Y to N.

Note 

You need to backspace over the old character before you can enter the new one.

Step 4

Leave the Configure Non-Default Routes field set to the default of N (unless additional routes are needed).

Step 5

If your network is using a DNS name for the Clean network, enter the name in the DNS Name field.

Step 6

Leave the Dirty network DNS Name field blank.

Figure 2. Network Configuration In-Progress (Clean and Dirty)
Figure 3. Network Configuration In-Progress (Admin)
Step 7

After you finish entering all the network settings, tab down and select Validate to validate your entries.

If invalid values have been entered, you may see errors. If this occurs, fix the invalid values and select Validate again.

After validation, the Network Configuration Confirmation displays the entered values.

Figure 4. Network Configuration Confirmation
Step 8

Select Apply to apply your configuration settings.

It may take 10 minutes or more to complete.

The console becomes a blank grey box, and the screen may display scrolling configuration information as the settings are applied, and then it lists detailed information about the configuration changes that have been made.

Figure 5. Network Configuration - List of Changes Made
Step 9

Select OK.

The Network Configuration Console refreshes again and displays the entered IP addresses.

Figure 6. IP Addresses

You have completed the network configuration of your appliance.

Note 

The URL for the Clean interface will not work until the OpAdmin portal configuration is complete.

What to do next

The next step in the appliance setup is to complete the remaining configuration tasks using the OpAdmin Portal, as described in OpAdmin Portal Configuration Wizard.