file and saves it to the primary area of the Firebox flash disk. The Firebox loads the primary configuration file when it boots. The QuickSetup wizard also writes a basic configuration file called wizard.cfg to the Management Station hard disk.
By default, the QuickSetup wizard starts automatically after you finish installing the Firebox System software. To manually start the QuickSetup wizard from the Windows desktop, select Start => Programs => WatchGuard => QuickSetup Wizard.
For details on running the QuickSetup wizard, see Firebox System Install Guide.
Post-installation steps
The Firebox can now communicate with the Management Station over the network. Perform the following
1If you initialized the Firebox using the serial cable, you must now place the Firebox within your network. Initially, this must be done
over the Trusted interface.
The most common location for the Firebox is physically between the Internet router and connections to your trusted and optional networks. See “Locating a Firebox within a network” on page 8.
2Connect the Ethernet lines to the Firebox Trusted, External, and
Optional interfaces as appropriate.
Specific connections vary according to the
3Reboot the Management Station.
If you designated the Management Station as the primary event processor, the LiveSecurity Event Processor starts.
4You can now customize your security policies. See the User Guide for additional configuration instructions.
Hardware Description
The Firebox III has indicator lights on the front and connections on the back.
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