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title: "Cabling the Appliance to a Network"
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Use straight-through Category 5/6 Ethernet cables to connect the Network Automation NT-1400 to the network.  
The Network Automation NT-1400 appliance does not require a monitor, keyboard, or mouse for normal operation. It requires only an Ethernet connection. Follow these steps to connect the NT-1400 appliance to the network:

1. Configure the appliance to use one port (same port for both system administration and network analysis): Connect from the MGMT Ethernet connector on the appliance front panel to an available Ethernet connection on the network.

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Configure the appliance to use two or three ports (the MGMT port for Network Automation administration and the LAN1 and LAN2 port for network analysis):

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**Note**: The Network Automation NT-1400 appliance supports 10/100/1000Mbps network connections.

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2. After connecting the network cables, plug the NT-1400 appliance into an AC power source.

3. Verify that the Link LED is steady amber or steady green on the RJ45 port, indicating a good connection to the network. If possible, verify that the link indicator is lit on the switch port to which the appliance is connected.

  
*Figure* *9 Cabling* *the NT-1400* *Appliance* *to* *the* *Network*   
  
  

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**Note**: By default, the Infoblox appliance automatically negotiates the optimal connection speed and transmission type (full or half duplex) on the physical links between its LAN1, LAN2 and MGMT ports and the Ethernet ports on neighboring devices.

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4. Use the Infoblox GUI to access the Infoblox appliance from a management system. Through the GUI, you can set up and administer the appliance. For management system requirements and access instructions, see *[Initial Network Automation Appliance Configuration](https://infoblox-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IIGFNA1A/pages/14647376)*.