To connect to a Check Point appliance using the USB-C console port, you must install the specific on your computer . Without this driver, your operating system will not recognize the appliance as a COM port for terminal emulation. 1. Download the Correct Driver

The may seem like a small piece of software, but it is the gateway to your firewall when the network is down. Without it, you cannot perform password recovery, factory resets, or initial configuration of a brand-new appliance.

: If you plug in both USB-C and RJ45 cables, the USB-C port takes priority .