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 post-installation steps:

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 drop-in or routed network configuration created. You are not required to connect the Optional interface if it is not part of your network configuration.

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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WatchGuard Technologies 700, 4500, 2500, 1000 manual Hardware Description, Post-installation steps

500, 700, 4500, 2500, 1000 specifications

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