Overview

In order to safely install the NG series boxes, such as NG100, NG300, NG500, specific instructions should be followed. The appliances provide a complex feature set for securing local networks, control of user access to the Internet, and monitoring user activity. It also includes tools for secure interconnection of company offices and the connection of remote clients to the LAN via the Internet (VPN).

The initial configuration is accessible through the default administration IP address 10.10.10.1.

Kerio Control version 9.3 and onwards does not support 32-bit hardware.

Prerequisites

General Safety Instructions

Follow these security instructions during the installation:

• Place the appliance on a flat surface or securely mount it horizontally in a rack enclosure.
• Do not attempt to open or disassemble the appliance for any reason.
• Strictly follow the connection and installation instructions, as indicated in the sections below.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source.
• Place the appliance in a ventilated space, making sure that the appliance fans and vents are unobstructed at all times.
• Do not expose the appliance to liquids of any kind. In the event of a liquid intrusion, unplug the appliance immediately.
• Verify that the voltage and frequency of the power socket match with the values printed on the power adapter before plugging it in. Use only the power adapter supplied with the appliance.
• Do not place any items on top of the power cable. Keep the power cable away from walkways or other areas where it could pose a tripping hazard.

Information

Kerio Control Box NG series are hardware appliances distributed as UTM (United Threat Management) solution in the following models:

• Kerio Control Box NG100 — Desktop appliance
• Kerio Control Box NG300 — Sub-1U table mountable appliance
• Kerio Control Box NG500 — 1U rack-mountable appliance

Note: Learn more about license options, pricing, license purchase, and system requirements.

NG Series Features  

Refer to the table below to learn about the general features in all of these models:

Kerio Control Box NG100W (front + back)

Kerio Control Box NG300W (front + back)

Kerio Control Box NG500 (back)

Setting up the Connections

Once a suitable place has been located for the appliance, and it has been plugged into a power outlet according to the safety instructions (indicated above), connect it to the network. Refer to the figures below to learn about the connection settings for each model:

Connecting Kerio Control Box NG100W to the network

Connecting Kerio Control Box NG300W to the network

Connecting Kerio Control Box NG500 to the network

Installing and Configuring

1. Connect the antennas to the hardware appliance.
2. Connect the Internet port to the Internet (e.g., DSL or Cable modem) using an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the LAN port to the computer, as indicated in the figures above for each model.
4. Turn on the appliance and configure it through a browser with these steps:
   1. Set the networking preferences for Ethernet on the connected computer to Automatic DHCP configuration. (You can change it later after the configuration is complete).
   2. Renew the DHCP lease on the computer and confirm it has an IP address of 10.10.10.11.
      
   3. Open a web browser and connect to the Kerio Control Administration web interface using the URL: https://10.10.10.1/admin
   4. Ignore the SSL certificate warnings and proceed to the configuration wizard.
      
      
      
   5. Follow the instructions provided by the wizard and configure the appliance.
      1. Accept the license agreement.
         
      2. Configure Time and timezone settings.
         
      3. Enter your license number. Alternatively, you can register offline by importing the license file directly.
         
         Confirm license details and click Next.
         
      4. Fill out all the necessary contact details and agree with Privacy Policy terms.
         
      5. Allow sending anonymous usage statistics.
         
      6. Set up an administrator account, and optionally email alerts and MyKerio connection.
         
      7. Click Finish to complete the initial configuration of the Kerio Control box.
         
      8. If MyKerio options were selected, add the box to MyKerio appliances list.
         
         

Note: If there is a power failure at any point, then, the appliance will auto-start once the power is back.

Important: NG100(W), NG300(W), NG500 boxes have Kerio Control 9.2.0 preinstalled. Please upgrade your Kerio Control box to the latest version to ensure the latest security patches and product fixes are in place.
New models, such as NG110, NG310, and NG510/NG511 are distributed with 9.3.4 preinstalled.

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