CHAPTER 6 Configuring a Network
Configuring a network refers to setting up the three Firebox interfaces. To do this, you need to:
•Enter the IP address or addresses for the Firebox interfaces.
•Enter the IP addresses of secondary networks that are connected to and associated with a Firebox interface.
•Enter the default gateway for the Firebox.
Use Policy Manager to configure parameters for the three Firebox interfaces– Trusted, External, and Optional.
Trusted
Modify settings for the Ethernet device connecting the Firebox to the protected LAN or other host.
External
Modify settings for the Ethernet device connecting the Firebox to the outside world.
Optional
Modify settings for the Ethernet device connecting the Firebox to the optional bastion network (this is sometimes called the “Demilitarized Zone,” or “DMZ”). As its name implies, you can use the Optional network in different ways. One common application is to use it for a public Web server.
Running the QuickSetup wizard
During the installation of the WatchGuard Firebox System, you are prompted to run the QuickSetup wizard. The QuickSetup wizard creates a basic configuration file and saves it to the primary area (Sys A) of the Firebox flash disk. The Firebox loads the primary configuration file when it boots.
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