Enable your computer for Dhcp | WatchGuard Technologies SOHO 6

Chapter 2: Installation

Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0

1Open Internet Explorer.

2Click Tools => Internet Options.

The Internet Options window appears.

3Click the Advanced tab.

4Scroll down the page to HTTP 1.1 Settings.

5Disable all checkboxes.

6Click OK to save the settings.

Enable your computer for DHCP

In order to access the special configuration pages on the SOHO 6 after you have physically connected it, your computer must be configured to receive it’s network IP address by DHCP. For more information regarding network addressing as well as DHCP, see “Network addressing” on page 31.

NOTE

The configuration instructions in this section are for the Windows 2000® operating system.

1Click Start => Settings => Control Panel.

The Control Panel window appears.

2Double-click the Network & Dial-up Connections icon.

3Double-click on the connection you use to access the Internet.

The network connection dialog box appears.

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WatchGuard Technologies SOHO 6 Enable your computer for Dhcp, Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, Click Tools = Internet Options

Contents

WatchGuard Firebox Soho User Guide Using this Guide Following conventions are used in this guide CE Notice Certifications and NoticesFCC Certification Industry Canada Vcci Notice Class a ITE Declaration of Conformity Watchguard Soho Software END-USER License Agreement User Guide Vii Viii WatchGuard Firebox Soho Copyright, Trademark, and Patent Information WatchGuard Firebox Soho User Guide Xii WatchGuard Firebox Soho Contents Configure the Network Interfaces Configure the Firewall Settings VPN-Virtual Private Networking Index 117 Xviii WatchGuard Firebox Soho Introduction Welcome Package Contents How Does a Firewall Work? IP addresses How Does Information Travel on the Internet?Protocol Port numbers ServicesHow Does the Soho 6 Process Information? Network Address Translation Faster Processor Soho 6 Hardware DescriptionSoho 6 front and rear views Ethernet ports 100 StatusLink Mode OPT port WAN port Reset buttonPower input Numbered ports Introduction WatchGuard Firebox Soho Installation Before You Begin Review and record your current TCP/IP settingsClick Start = Programs = Accessories = Command Prompt Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP Macintosh Microsoft Windows NTMicrosoft Windows 95 or 98 or ME Other operating systems Unix, Linux Disable the Http proxy setting of your Web browser Exit the TCP/IP configuration screen Netscape Click Edit = Preferences Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, Enable your computer for DhcpClick Start = Settings = Control Panel Click Tools = Internet Options 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 Basics Soho 6 Home Page-System Status Soho 6 Basics External Network Default Factory SettingsTrusted Network Upgrade Options Reset a Soho 6 to factory defaultFirewall Settings System Security Register your Soho 6 and Activate the LiveSecurity Service Base model Soho Reboot the Soho Reboot the Soho Soho 6 Basics WatchGuard Firebox Soho Configure Your External Network Configure Network InterfacesNetwork addressing Configure the Soho 6 External Network for dynamic addressing Manual Configuration Configure the Soho 6 External Network for static addressingNetwork = External Configure the Soho 6 External Network for PPPoE Click Automatically restore lost connections Configure the Trusted Network Configure Dhcp Server and Dhcp Relay Trusted Network Configuration page appears Configure additional computers on the Trusted Network Configure the Trusted Network with static addresses Network = Trusted Configure Static Routes Click Add View Network Statistics Network = Network Statistics Select the Enable Dynamic DNS client checkbox Configure the Dynamic DNS ServiceNetwork = DynamicDNS Configure OPT Port Upgrades Configure Dual ISP Port 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 Security System management Administration = System Security Set up VPN Manager Access Soho Remote Management Administration = VPN Manager Access Select Enable VPN Manager Access Update Your Firmware Administration = Update Redeem your Soho 6 Upgrade Options Upgrade options Administration = UpgradeSeat Licenses VPNforce Port LiveSecurity Service Subscription RenewalsDual ISP Port IPSec Virtual Private Networking VPN View the Configuration File Administration = View Configuration File Configure Firewall Settings Firewall Settings Pre-configured Services Configure Incoming and Outgoing ServicesFirewall = Incoming or Outgoing Create a Custom Service Firewall = Custom Service Custom Service page refreshes Block External Sites Blocked Sites page appears Firewall Options Firewall = Firewall Options Ping requests received on the External Network Denying FTP access to the Trusted Network interfaceSelect Do not allow FTP access to Trusted Network Socks implementation for the Soho Configuring your Socks application Logging all allowed outbound traffic Disabling Socks on the Soho Select Log All Allowed Outbound Access Enable override MAC address for the External NetworkSelect Enable override MAC address for the External Network Create an Unrestricted Pass Through Select Enable pass through addressFirewall = Pass Through Create an Unrestricted Pass Through Configure the Firewall Settings WatchGuard Firebox Soho Configure Logging View Soho 6 Log Messages From the navigation bar on the left side, select Logging To have your log messages synchronize with your computer Select Enable WatchGuard Security Event Processor Logging Select Enable syslog output Set up Logging to a Syslog HostLogging = Syslog Logging Set the System Time Select Include local time in syslog message Select Adjust for daylight savings time Select a time zone from the drop list Configure Logging WatchGuard Firebox Soho Why Create a Virtual Private Network? VPN-Virtual Private Networking What You Need IP Address Table example Enable the VPN Upgrade Special Considerations Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy do I need a static external address? How do I get a static external IP address? How do I enable a VPN Tunnel? Why is ping not working?How do I obtain a VPN upgrade license key? How do I troubleshoot the connection? Set Up Multiple SOHO-SOHO VPN Tunnels VPN = Manual VPN Soho 6 you want to set up a VPN tunnel Enter the Name, IPSec Gateway Address, and Shared Key for Set Up Multiple SOHO-SOHO VPN Tunnels Forward Secrecy Configure Split Tunneling Muvpn Clients View the VPN Statistics Statistics Soho 6 WebBlocker How WebBlocker Works Web site in the WebBlocker database Web site not in the WebBlocker databaseWatchGuard WebBlocker database unavailable Bypass the Soho 6 WebBlocker Purchase and Activate Soho 6 WebBlockerWebBlocker users and groups Groups WebBlocker = Settings Configure the Soho 6 WebBlockerActivate WebBlocker Select Enable WebBlocking Create WebBlocker Groups and Users Click New to create a group name and profile Click Submit To the right of the Users field, click New Alcohol/tobacco WebBlocker CategoriesIllegal Gambling Satanic/cult Militant/extremistDrug Culture Intolerance Search Engines Gross DepictionsViolence/profanity Sports and Leisure Full Nudity Sexual ActsPartial/artistic Nudity Support Resources Troubleshooting TipsGeneral How do I register my Soho 6 with the LiveSecurity Service? How do I restart my Soho 6? Cant get a certain Soho 6 feature to work with a DSL modem What is a Soho 6 Feature Key?How does the seat limitation on the Soho 6 work? 110 How do I set up Dhcp on the trusted network of the Soho 6? ConfigurationWhere are the Soho 6 settings stored? Select Enable Dhcp Server and then click Submit How do I set up and disable Webblocker? Disable Enable Dhcp Server and then click SubmitHow do I change to a static, trusted IP address? Firewall = Incoming VPN Management How do I set up my Soho 6 for VPN Manager Access? How do I set up VPN to a Soho 6s? Online Documentation and In-Depth FAQs Contact Technical support Index Numerics WAN Socks Redeeming 57 types Upgrade page 58 upgrading Processor WebBlocker 122