Nokia 500s Installation Guide 433 Performing the InitialConfigurationThe first time you turn on power to a Nokia 500s appliance, the initialconfiguration process begins. This process enables you to configure thenetwork settings and provides access to the admin account.You can perform the initial configuration in two ways: Configure a DHCP server to provide the initial configuration informationthe first time the appliance is started. Perform the initial configuration manually by using a console connection.This chapter describes how to perform the initial configuration manually byusing a console connection. It includes the following sections: Using a Console Connection Connecting Power and Turning the Power On Performing the Initial Configuration Connecting Network Interfaces Accessing Nokia Network Voyager Reference InformationFor information about how to use the DHCP client for initial configuration,see the Read Me First document, Using DHCP to Configure Your Appliance,included with the appliance.