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Rapid7 Nexpose Appliance Manual

Security console & scan engine
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Security Console & Scan Engine Appliance Guide:
What your Appliance does
Your NeXpose Appliance contains the functionality of the two
major NeXpose components:
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The NeXpose Scan Engine (NSE) performs asset discovery,
vulnerability detection, and policy compliance testing.
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The NeXpose Security Console (NSC) communicates with all
NeXpose Scan Engines in your environment to start scans,
retrieve scan information, and store asset data. The
console includes a Web interface for operating and
maintaining your NeXpose system and managing users.
Other console functions include generating reports and
regularly downloading patches and other critical updates
from the Rapid7 central update system.
The NeXpose Appliance features expanded con guration
options and improved performance:
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64-bit architecture
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support for two NICs (Network Interface Cards)
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hardened Linux operating system with a more secure
con guration
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automated software and license updates
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a four-line LCD for easier viewing of menu items
© 2009 Rapid7 LLC, Boston, MA | Rapid7 LLC Sales: +1 617-247-1717, Technical Support: +1 857-288-7400, Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-8113
Introduction
What's inside the box
Make sure these items are in the box when you open it. If not,
contact: Rapid7 Customer Care at customercare@rapid7.com.
NeXpose Appliance
Power cord
What else you need for installation:
RJ45 Ethernet cable
Phillips screwdriver (if you are mounting the
appliance on a rack)
Optional installation equipment:
Rack mounting kit, including screws
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  • Page 1 • a four-line LCD for easier viewing of menu items Rack mounting kit, including screws v3r0 © 2009 Rapid7 LLC, Boston, MA | Rapid7 LLC Sales: +1 617-247-1717, Technical Support: +1 857-288-7400, Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-8113...

  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Lever for removing PCI slot cover Left arrow button Down arrow button Up arrow button Power supply unit Right arrow button ETH0 Ethernet port © 2009 Rapid7 LLC, Boston, MA | Rapid7 LLC Sales: +1 617-247-1717, Technical Support: +1 857-288-7400, Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-8113...

  • Page 3: Using The Front Panel Buttons

    See page 4 for information on manually entering and saving changes for network settings. Note: Whenever you make and con rm a con guration change, NeXpose restarts. The restart message appears after a few seconds, and only at the top level. Note: The con guration script does not display a con rmation for every changed setting.

  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Appliance

    Cancel/Escape button ( ) to cancel them. Other Settings Domain  Continued on page 5 > Domain server . example . com © 2009 Rapid7 LLC, Boston, MA | Rapid7 LLC Sales: +1 617-247-1717, Technical Support: +1 857-288-7400, Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-8113...
  • Page 5 Note: If you use DHCP to autocon gure a NIC and, afterward, manually change the settings and then exit and save the changes, the DHCP option will be unchecked after NeXpose restarts. © 2009 Rapid7 LLC, Boston, MA | Rapid7 LLC Sales: +1 617-247-1717, Technical Support: +1 857-288-7400, Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-8113...

  • Page 6: Using Your Appliance

    You perform all NeXpose tasks and management functions using the NeXpose Security Console Web interface. Start a Web browser. See the NeXpose Help site for supported browsers. In the browser navigation bar, enter the IP address of the appliance, and specify the port. 3780 is the default. Make sure to indicate HTTPS protocol when entering the URL.

  • Page 7: Navigating The Lcd Menu

    Set the date using YYYYMMDD format (example: 20090101). Time (HHMM) Set the time using 24-hour HHMM format (example: 2359). Timezone Select the time zone. © 2009 Rapid7 LLC, Boston, MA | Rapid7 LLC Sales: +1 617-247-1717, Technical Support: +1 857-288-7400, Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-8113...
  • Page 8 Note: In order for Reset All to take e ect, you must restart the Appliance, not just NeXpose. © 2009 Rapid7 LLC, Boston, MA | Rapid7 LLC Sales: +1 617-247-1717, Technical Support: +1 857-288-7400, Toll Free (USA): 1-866-390-8113...

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