Unzip the downloaded driver package into a dedicated folder.
Alternatively, search for (the primary SecureKnowledge article dedicated to USB console drivers).
Open Terminal and type ls /dev/tty.* . Look for a device named /dev/tty.usbserial-XXXX or /dev/tty.SLAB_USBtoUART . Terminal Configuration Settings
Follow the installation wizard prompts and restart your PC if requested. 2. macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) checkpoint usb-c console driver
Network administrators frequently transition away from traditional RJ45 and DB9 serial connections. Modern Check Point appliances utilize USB-C ports for direct console management. Connecting a laptop to these modern firewalls requires the correct Check Point USB-C console driver to establish a stable command-line interface (CLI) session.
The download is typically a .zip archive. Extract it to a local folder. Install the Driver: Right-click on the silabser.inf or ftdiport.inf file. Select Install from the context menu.
COM3 (use your actual COM port number) or /dev/ttyUSB0 Unzip the downloaded driver package into a dedicated folder
The USB-C console port provides full administrative access. In production:
Open on Windows (right-click Start > Device Manager).
Download the CP210x Universal Windows Driver from Silicon Labs sk159712. Look for a device named /dev/tty
If you lose GUI access, use console to reset:
Modern Check Point appliances (including the 16000, 18000, 3000, and 5000 series) have adopted USB-C for console access because:
Silicon Labs CP210x Universal Windows Driver / macOS VCP Driver. FTDI (Future Technology Devices International) Chipset
The official driver is the . Here is the safe path:
Plug the USB-C cable into the Check Point appliance and your laptop. Open Device Manager and expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section. You should see an entry like Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge (COMx) . macOS Installation Steps