How to install a Checkpoint NG ?

[benjamin33]

Hello,
I am willing to install my first Checkpoint.
I have this configuration (server with 2 NIC).
The server is connected to the Internet with a ADSL modem and get a dynamic IP address from the PPPoE.

Internet
Modem
ADSL <---> NIC -- Server -- NIC <---> HUB <---> PCs
DHCP IP 10.0.2.1 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.X

1 - Can I install it on this server?
If yes, which IP should I register
2 - If I cannot, can I use a private IP address to register?
3 - Any others advice are welcome

Thanks for help !
Ben

 

[Piloria]

if this structure works with the IP address on the external interface not requiring a DHCP address then register the firewall using this address.
with NG you can register any interface (or so i understand) you then set the external interface via the topoligy in the firewall object (so you can also use the internal interface).
it is alsoworth using the checkpoint user center

https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/home3/index.jsp

this will inable you to quickly change your licencing to different IP addresses and to a different platform if required (DR testing).