I would agree. Maybe I interpreted the instructions wrong. But if launch the "welcome" URL w/o the USB Console you will get the URL, "welcome.checkpoint.com/#/v1/appliances/first-time-wizard", it states:
You must perform the required configuration steps from a desktop/laptop computer (running Windows OS and Chrome browser) that you connect to the appliance.
When the Laptop / 9200 USB-C console connection is active, (needed to first install the platform specific USB_serial_driver_QuantumII from a SK) the CP website connection it will pop up a option to choose the appliance type and lead you through a 1st time install process. I tried it 2x and it hung at the same screen I uploaded.
I was not getting any timely feedback from TAC, so I decided to proceed and update the base image to R82 T777 using ISOMORPHIC tool while waiting for TAC response. I need to get these 9200's deployed next week.
When it was finished with the R82 install, I just connected the laptop to the RJ45 Console port and tried the traditional 192.168.1.1. The familiar WebUI opened up and I was able to do and complete the usual 1st Time Wizard setup. I did NOT try that new method that is launched from that URL (or scanning the QR code) that requires Internet connection from the laptop.
I appreciate the feedback from everyone. I'll update this post if I get a definitive answer from TAC. Just happy the traditional method worked!
-Perry
