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Changing the SOHO system name and password

Changing the SOHO system name and password

Passwords are a barrier between your computer and anyone trying to break in. They are the first line of defense in computer security. They are, unfortunately, the most frequently overlooked of all security measures. The SOHO system name and password are designed to protect the SOHO configuration from being altered by someone on your private network. In other words, when you have configured a SOHO system name and password, no one in your office or home will be able to change (deliberately or accidentally) your firewall settings without the system name and password.

CAUTION

Take steps to ensure that you do not lose your system name and password. Once you have enabled password protection, there is no other means of accessing your SOHO settings. Should you forget your name and/or password, the only means of resetting requires reverting your SOHO to its factory settings;, please see “How do I reset the SOHO to factory defaults?” on page 30, you will then need to reconfigure your SOHO.

You should change your password at least once a month to be secure. A password should be a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that do not spell out common words. It should contain at least one special character, number, and a mixture of upper and lower case letters. To change the SOHO system password:

1Using your Web browser, go to http://192.168.111.1.

If this does not work, see “Troubleshooting installation and network configuration” on page 25.

2Select System Administration.

The System Administration page appears.

3Select System Password.

The System Password page appears.

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Contents WatchGuard Soho User Guide Registration and identification information Copyright and patent informationWatchGuard Soho End-User License Agreement User Guide IiiPage User Guide WatchGuard Limited Hardware Warranty User Guide Vii Redeeming Soho upgrade certificates WelcomeUsing this guide Following conventions are used throughout this guidePage Table of Contents Additional Soho Features Pre-installation checklist InstallationBefore you begin Performing manual installation Determine your current TCP/IP settingsMacintosh Microsoft Windows NT orMicrosoft Windows 95 or 98 or ME Other operating systems Unix, LinuxDisable your browser’s Http proxy Netscape 4.5 or Internet ExplorerPhysically connecting your Soho Cabling the Soho for one to four devicesThis creates a connection between the Soho and the modem Cabling the Soho for more than four computers This creates a connection between the Soho and the modem Physically connecting your Soho Setting Up Your Soho Network How does a firewall work?Configuring your public network Network addressingDouble-click the Network icon Configuring your public network Configuring the Soho public network for dynamic addressing On your computer Configuring the Soho public network for static addressingSelect the Obtain an IP address automatically option. Click On the Soho Click Public NetworkConfiguring Soho public network for PPPoE Release and renew the IP configuration Click Automatically restore lost connectionsConfiguring your private network Configure additional computers to the private network Select System Administration Changing the Soho system name and passwordSelect System Password Default factory settings Default factory settings Troubleshooting installation and network configuration Virtual Private Networking IPSec VPN is not installedHow do I register my SOHO? What do the on and Mode lights signify on the SOHO?Where are the Soho settings stored? How do I change to a Dhcp private IP address?How do I allow any incoming service? How do I change to a static private IP address?Click Services and then click Allowed Incoming Services How do I set up and disable Web blocking?How do I allow incoming IP protocols? How do I set up VPN between two SOHOs? VPN ManagementHow do I set up my Soho for remote configuration? How do I reboot my SOHO?How do I reset the Soho to factory defaults? How does the seat limitation on the Soho work? Set a password on my unit, but I forgot it. Can you help?How do I install a Soho using a Macintosh? How do I get to the Soho Knowledge Base?How do I register for Live Security? What is a Soho feature key?Cant get a certain Soho feature to work with a DSL modem How can I see the MAC address of my SOHO?How does information travel on the internet? Configuring Services for a SohoIP addresses Protocol ServicesWatchGuard Soho services Port numberAllowing incoming services Network address translationSelect Allowed Incoming Services Adding a pre-configured incoming serviceClick Add a Service Click Allowed Incoming Services. Click Add a Service Creating a custom incoming serviceAdding an incoming TCP or UDP service Click Add Other TCP or UDP ServiceAdding the Any service Adding an incoming service with another type of protocolClick Add Other Service Click Add Any Service Removing an incoming serviceClick Allowed Incoming Services Blocking a TCP or UDP service Blocking outgoing servicesClick Remove a Service Click Blocked Outgoing Services Select Blocked Outgoing ServicesClick Block TCP or UDP Service Blocking an alternative protocolRemoving a blocked outgoing service Click Remove Blocked ServiceConfiguring Virtual Private Networking Why create a virtual private network?What you will need One WatchGuard Soho with VPN and an IPSec-compliant DeviceIP Address Table example Enabling the VPN Feature Key About Feature KeysObtaining a VPN Feature Key Step-by-step instructions for configuring a Soho VPN tunnelSpecial considerations How do I get a static public IP address? Frequently asked questionsWhy do I need a static public address? How do I connect three or four offices together?How do I enable a VPN Tunnel? How do I obtain a VPN Feature Key?OK, ping is not working Frequently asked questions Additional Soho Features Socks for SohoConfiguring your Socks application on the Soho Soho Socks implementationSelect Service Options Disabling Socks on the SohoViewing Soho log messages Setting a remote log hostSoho logging Click System InformationClick System Administration Rebooting a WatchGuard SohoSelect Remote Logging Rebooting a WatchGuard Soho WatchGuard Soho WebBlocker How WebBlocker worksWatchGuard WebBlocker database unavailable Web site not in WebBlocker databaseWeb site in WebBlocker database Bypassing the Soho WebBlockerPurchasing and enabling Soho WebBlocker Configuring the Soho WebBlockerSelect Web Blocking Enter the full access password WebBlocker categoriesAlcohol/Tobacco Satanic/Cult Search Engines Searching for blocked sites Click Check if the URL is on the CyberNOT ListIndex Primary IP address 44 secondary IP address TCP UDP