This is a private system which may be accessed and used for authorized business purposes only. Let’s add a hostname, login banner, and set the time zone.

Then in the middle pane, you should be in the Management tab. Next, we’ll configure some basic device settings. You’re now in the NGFW and ready to configure the rest of it! Configure Device Settings You can close it and view it again later. You’ll be presented with a Welcome pop up. The new password must be 8 characters in length and must contain an upper case, lower case, number or special character.Īfter changing the password, you may be kicked out to the login screen. Plug into the MGMT interface of the firewall.Īfter logging in, you’ll be prompted to change the password for the admin account, which is a super user. When finished, your NGFW will be registered. There’s an option to create a Day 1 configuration but I’m going to skip that for now. Then at the bottom you’ll need to agree with the Eula.

This includes the serial number of the firewall and the location of where this firewall will be deployed.

Under Device Registration, you’ll need to fill out all the required information. Select the radio for Register a device using Serial Number then click Next To register your firewall, you’ll need the serial number. You’ll need to create an account on the Palo Alto Networks Customer Support Portal.

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