Deploy an x86-based BlastShield™ Active Gateway in a network
Summary
This article provides an overview of how to setup and deploy your x86 BlastShield™ Gateway in a network where it will be protecting downstream endpoint devices.Ensure you have already installed the BlastShield™ Gateway software on your server before you start this process. See this page for details on how to install the software.
Setup and deploy your x86 BlastShield™ Gateway in a network
The BlastShield™ Gateway should be placed immediately upstream from the endpoint devices to be protected. If the endpoint devices connect to an ethernet switch, the BlastShield™ Gateway should be upstream of the ethernet switch. The switch should be configured to operate in port isolation mode and the BlastShield Gateway configuration should have its 'Addressing Mode' set to 'MAC address'.The setup is illustrated in the following diagram.
