WatchGuard Firebox Soho User Guide
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 Contents
 Configure the Network Interfaces
 Configure the Firewall Settings
 VPN-Virtual Private Networking
 Index 117
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 Welcome
Introduction
 Package Contents
 How Does a Firewall Work?
 How Does Information Travel on the Internet?
IP addresses
Protocol
 Network Address Translation
Services
How Does the Soho 6 Process Information?
Port numbers
 Ethernet ports
Soho 6 Hardware Description
Soho 6 front and rear views
Faster Processor
 Mode
Status
Link
100
 OPT port
 Numbered ports
Reset button
Power input
WAN port
 Introduction WatchGuard Firebox Soho
 Installation
 Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Review and record your current TCP/IP settings
Click Start = Programs = Accessories = Command Prompt
Before You Begin
 Other operating systems Unix, Linux
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Windows 95 or 98 or ME
Macintosh
 Exit the TCP/IP configuration screen
Disable the Http proxy setting of your Web browser
 Click Edit = Preferences
Netscape
 Click Tools = Internet Options
Enable your computer for Dhcp
Click Start = Settings = Control Panel
Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5,
 Click Properties
 Physically connect the Soho
 Cabling the Soho 6 for one to four appliances
 Cabling the Soho 6 for more than four computers
 Physically connect the Soho
 Soho 6 is now connected to the Internet and your hub
 Soho 6 Home Page-System Status
Soho 6 Basics
 Soho 6 Basics
 Default Factory Settings
External Network
Trusted Network
 System Security
Reset a Soho 6 to factory default
Firewall Settings
Upgrade Options
 Base model Soho
Register your Soho 6 and Activate the LiveSecurity Service
 Reboot the Soho
 Reboot the Soho
 Soho 6 Basics WatchGuard Firebox Soho
 Configure Network Interfaces
Configure Your External Network
Network addressing
 Configure the Soho 6 External Network for dynamic addressing
 Configure the Soho 6 External Network for static addressing
Manual Configuration
Network = External
 Configure the Soho 6 External Network for PPPoE
 Click Automatically restore lost connections
 Configure Dhcp Server and Dhcp Relay
Configure the Trusted Network
 Trusted Network Configuration page appears
 Configure additional computers on the Trusted Network
 Network = Trusted
Configure the Trusted Network with static addresses
 Configure Static Routes
 Click Add
 Network = Network Statistics
View Network Statistics
 Configure the Dynamic DNS Service
Select the Enable Dynamic DNS client checkbox
Network = DynamicDNS
 Configure Dual ISP Port
Configure OPT Port Upgrades
 Configure OPT Port Upgrades
 Network = Dual ISP
 Configure VPNforce Port
 Network = Optional
 Configure OPT Port Upgrades
 Configure the Network Interfaces WatchGuard Firebox Soho
 Administrative Options
 System management
System Security
 Administration = System Security
 Soho Remote Management
Set up VPN Manager Access
 Select Enable VPN Manager Access
Administration = VPN Manager Access
 Administration = Update
Update Your Firmware
 Redeem your Soho 6 Upgrade Options
 Administration = Upgrade
Upgrade options
Seat Licenses
 IPSec Virtual Private Networking VPN
LiveSecurity Service Subscription Renewals
Dual ISP Port
VPNforce Port
 Administration = View Configuration File
View the Configuration File
 Firewall Settings
Configure Firewall Settings
 Configure Incoming and Outgoing Services
Pre-configured Services
Firewall = Incoming or Outgoing
 Create a Custom Service
 Custom Service page refreshes
Firewall = Custom Service
 Block External Sites
 Blocked Sites page appears
 Firewall = Firewall Options
Firewall Options
 Socks implementation for the Soho
Denying FTP access to the Trusted Network interface
Select Do not allow FTP access to Trusted Network
Ping requests received on the External Network
 Configuring your Socks application
 Disabling Socks on the Soho
Logging all allowed outbound traffic
 Enable override MAC address for the External Network
Select Log All Allowed Outbound Access
Select Enable override MAC address for the External Network
 Select Enable pass through address
Create an Unrestricted Pass Through
Firewall = Pass Through
 Create an Unrestricted Pass Through
 Configure the Firewall Settings WatchGuard Firebox Soho
 Configure Logging
 From the navigation bar on the left side, select Logging
View Soho 6 Log Messages
 To have your log messages synchronize with your computer
 Select Enable WatchGuard Security Event Processor Logging
 Set up Logging to a Syslog Host
Select Enable syslog output
Logging = Syslog Logging
 Select Include local time in syslog message
Set the System Time
 Select a time zone from the drop list
Select Adjust for daylight savings time
 Configure Logging WatchGuard Firebox Soho
 VPN-Virtual Private Networking
Why Create a Virtual Private Network?
 What You Need
 IP Address Table example
 Enable the VPN Upgrade
 How do I get a static external IP address?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a static external address?
Special Considerations
 How do I troubleshoot the connection?
Why is ping not working?
How do I obtain a VPN upgrade license key?
How do I enable a VPN Tunnel?
 VPN = Manual VPN
Set Up Multiple SOHO-SOHO VPN Tunnels
 Enter the Name, IPSec Gateway Address, and Shared Key for
Soho 6 you want to set up a VPN tunnel
 Set Up Multiple SOHO-SOHO VPN Tunnels
 Forward Secrecy
 Muvpn Clients
Configure Split Tunneling
 Statistics
View the VPN Statistics
 How WebBlocker Works
Soho 6 WebBlocker
 Web site not in the WebBlocker database
Web site in the WebBlocker database
WatchGuard WebBlocker database unavailable
 Groups
Purchase and Activate Soho 6 WebBlocker
WebBlocker users and groups
Bypass the Soho 6 WebBlocker
 Configure the Soho 6 WebBlocker
WebBlocker = Settings
Activate WebBlocker
 Create WebBlocker Groups and Users
Select Enable WebBlocking
 Click New to create a group name and profile
 Click Submit
 To the right of the Users field, click New
 WebBlocker Categories
Alcohol/tobacco
Illegal Gambling
 Intolerance
Militant/extremist
Drug Culture
Satanic/cult
 Sports and Leisure
Gross Depictions
Violence/profanity
Search Engines
 Sexual Acts
Full Nudity
Partial/artistic Nudity
 Troubleshooting Tips
Support Resources
General
 How do I restart my Soho 6?
How do I register my Soho 6 with the LiveSecurity Service?
 What is a Soho 6 Feature Key?
Cant get a certain Soho 6 feature to work with a DSL modem
How does the seat limitation on the Soho 6 work?
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 Select Enable Dhcp Server and then click Submit
Configuration
Where are the Soho 6 settings stored?
How do I set up Dhcp on the trusted network of the Soho 6?
 Disable Enable Dhcp Server and then click Submit
How do I set up and disable Webblocker?
How do I change to a static, trusted IP address?
 Firewall = Incoming
 VPN Management
 How do I set up VPN to a Soho 6s?
How do I set up my Soho 6 for VPN Manager Access?
 Contact Technical support
Online Documentation and In-Depth FAQs
 Numerics
Index
 WAN
 Socks
 Redeeming 57 types Upgrade page 58 upgrading
 Processor WebBlocker
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