Configuring the Firebox for OOB
5Enter a name for your connection.
This can be anything that reminds you of the icon’s purpose — VPN Connection, for example.
6Click Finish.
7Click either Dial or Cancel.
A new icon is now in the Network and
Configuring the Firebox for OOB
OOB management features are configured in Policy Manager using the Network Configuration dialog box, OOB tab. The OOB tab is divided into two identical halves: The top half controls the settings of any external modem attached. The lower half configures any PCMCIA modem if one is present.
The OOB management features are enabled by default on the Firebox. When trying to connect to a Firebox via OOB for the first time, WatchGuard first tries to do so with the default settings. From Policy Manager:
1Select Network => Configuration. Click the OOB tab.
2Modify OOB properties according to your security policy preferences.
For a description of each control,
3Click OK.
Establishing an OOB connection
In the Management Station, command your
In the
Configuring PPP for connecting to a Firebox
In its default configuration, Firebox PPP accepts connections from any standard client. The settings you use on your Management Station are the same as if you were dialing into a typical Internet service provider, except that you need not specify a username or password; leave these fields blank.
OOB time-out disconnects
The Firebox will start the PPP session and wait for a valid connection from Policy Manager on your Management Station. If none is received within the default period of 90 seconds, the Firebox terminates the PPP session.
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