WatchGuard Technologies Firebox X manual About Hardware and Appliance Software

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About Hardware and Appliance Software

Firebox configuration. The HTTP proxy on the Firebox then works with the WebBlocker Server to find if a Web site is in a category that is not allowed.

About Hardware and Appliance Software

Appliance software is a software program or operating system that is permanently kept on your hardware. The Firebox® uses the appliance software with the configuration file to operate. When you upgrade your Firebox device, you write a new version of the appliance software to its memory. Although each Firebox model is loaded with a default appliance software type, you can upgrade the appliance software indepen- dently of the hardware.

Two types of appliance software are available to WatchGuard® customers:

•WatchGuard Firebox System (WFS) — This is the default appliance software on Firebox III and Firebox X Core devices. It is the standard version of the appliance software successfully used by WatchGuard customers since 1998, with several new enhancements added.

•Fireware Pro — This is the default appliance software on Firebox X Peak devices. If you have a Firebox X Core, you can purchase a Fireware upgrade. This software has the following advanced features for more complex networks:

-Signature-based IDP

-Gateway AntiVirus for E-Mail

-Advanced networking options including QoS, dynamic routing, and support for multiple WAN interfaces

When you install WatchGuard System Manager, it automatically installs the software tools you must have to configure and manage a Firebox with any type of appliance software. These include:

•Firebox System Manager

•Policy Manager

•HostWatch

When you add a Firebox to be managed by WSM, the software automatically identifies which appliance software the Firebox uses. If you select the Firebox and then click an icon on the toolbar, it automatically starts the correct management tool.

For example, if you add a Firebox X700 operating with WFS appliance software to the Devices tab of WFS and then click the Policy Manager icon on the WSM toolbar, Policy Manager for WFS automatically starts and opens the configuration file. However, if you add a Firebox X700 operating with Fireware appliance software and click the Policy Manager icon, Policy Manager for Fireware starts instead.

Upgrading the appliance software

If you have a Firebox X Core, the WFS appliance software is loaded on the box. Or, you can purchase an upgrade to Fireware Pro. See the Migration Guide for information on upgrading from WFS to Fireware Pro.

Installing WatchGuard System Manager

Note

This installation procedure is for new installations only. If you have an earlier version of WatchGuard® System Manager, use the upgrade procedure in the Migration Guide.

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Contents WatchGuardSystem Manager User Guide Address Contents Setting Up Logging and Notification Copy the online help system to more computersLogViewer Settings Importing Certificates Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5Apache Software License, Version 2.0, January Getting Started About WatchGuard System ManagerWatchGuard Management Server Log ServerInstalling WatchGuard System Manager About Hardware and Appliance SoftwareLicense Keys Network addresses1Network IP Addresses Without the Firebox External interfaceTrusted interface Optional interfacesSoftware encryption levels BaseUses 40-bit encryption StrongSetting Up Your Management Server Putting the Firebox into operation on your networkMaster password Admin passwordAfter Your Installation Installation TopicsWFS appliance software configuration modes Routed configurationDrop-in configuration Adding secondary networks to your configuration To add a secondary networks, do one of these proceduresUse the Quick Setup Wizard during installation Dynamic IP support on the external interfaceEntering IP addresses About slash notationInstalling the Firebox cables Installation Topics Service and Support LiveSecurity Service SolutionsThreat responses, alerts, and expert advice Easy software updatesLiveSecurity Service Broadcasts New from WatchGuard LiveSecurity Service Self Help ToolsBasic FAQs Advanced FAQs Known IssuesInteractive Support Forum Online TrainingUsing the WatchGuard Users Forum WatchGuard Users ForumWatchGuard Users Group Online HelpProduct Documentation Technical SupportCopy the online help system to more computers Software requirementsWeb Site Service Time We try to supply a solution in a maximum time of four hoursType of Service HoursTraining and Certification Monitoring Your Network Starting WatchGuard System ManagerAbout the WatchGuard System Manager Window From the Windows DesktopConnecting to a Firebox Disconnecting from a FireboxDevice LogConnecting to a Server Type the password for the Management ServerDisconnecting from a Server Seeing Information about DevicesBranch Office VPN Tunnels Firebox StatusCertificates Seeing Information on Log Servers Mobile user VPN tunnelsPptp user VPN tunnels No exclamation pointMonitoring VPNs About the WatchGuard Toolbar Starting Security ApplicationsPolicy Manager Firebox ManagerQuick Setup Wizard HostWatchLog Viewer Historical ReportsLog Server collects logs from each WatchGuard Firebox Setting Up Logging and NotificationSetting Up the Log Server WatchGuard Log Server Configuration dialog box appears Configuration Guide for your version of appliance softwareSetting Global Logging and Notification Preferences Type the new log encryption key two times Click OKClick Save Changes or Close Click Save Changes Setting Global Logging and Notification Preferences Traffic Alarm Event Diagnostic Reviewing and Working with Log FilesTypes of Log Messages Traffic log messagesAlarm log messages Diagnostic log messagesLog File Names and Locations Starting LogViewerBrowse to find the log file and click Open LogViewer Settings Changing LogViewer settings with WFS appliance software Click to set the format of the logs to the default colorsUsing LogViewer Select Edit FindPaste the data into any text editor Click File Merge log files Click Browse to find the files to put together Click MergeUsing LogViewer Using LogViewer Generating Reports of Network Activity Creating and Editing ReportsSelect the filter From Historical Reports, click AddType the report name Change the report definition Specifying a Report Time IntervalType the Firebox IP address or host name. Click Add Specifying Report Sections Type the number of items to put in the table Setting Report PropertiesTo consolidate report sections Exporting Reports Using Report Filters Complete the Filter tabsWhen finished, click OK Running ReportsReport Sections and Consolidated Sections Change the filter propertiesReport Sections and Consolidated Sections Session Summary Proxied Traffic Consolidated sections Report Sections and Consolidated Sections PKI in a WatchGuard VPN Managing Certificates Certificate AuthorityPublic Key Cryptography and Digital Certificates Certificate Authority CA Certificate Managing the Certificate AuthorityFrom the menu, select the correct Management Server CA Certificate Generate a New CertificateGWvpn gateway name Find and Manage CertificatesRevoke ReinstatePuts back a certificate that was revoked before DestroyManaging the Firebox X Edge Firebox Soho Importing CertificatesNetscape Communicator NetscapeTroubleshooting ideas AdministrationManaging the Firebox X Edge or Soho Device System StatusRemoving Certificates System security and remote managementFirewall LoggingSelect File Soho Management Clean up on PC Removing Certificates Appendix a Copyright and Licensing WatchGuard Firebox Software End-User License AgreementWatchGuard System Manager Copyright and Trademarks Licenses OpenSSL LicenseOriginal SSLeay License Apache Software License, Version 2.0, January Licenses Pcre License GNU Lesser General Public License Licenses Licenses Licenses GNU General Public License Licenses Licenses Licenses Sleepycat License Licenses Appendix B WatchGuard File Locations General File LocationsDefault File Locations Quick Setup WizardPolicy Manager for Fireware Appliance Software Firebox System Manager for Fireware Appliance SoftwareHostWatch for Fireware Appliance Software WatchGuard System Manager Policy Manager for WFS Appliance SoftwareFirebox System Manager for WFS Appliance Software HostWatch for WFS Appliance SoftwareFlash Disk Management for WFS Appliance Software LogViewerLog Server User Interface Management ServerWebBlocker Server Historical Reports Log Server for Fireware Appliance SoftwareLog Server for WFS Appliance Software Management Server User Interface Management Server Setup WizardLog Merge WatchGuard Certificate Authority Default File Locations Index Muvpn Wctp 100
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