WatchGuard Technologies WatchGuard Firebox SOHO 6 - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 2: Installation
12 WatchGuard Firebox SOHO 6.1
Before You Begin
Before installing your new SOHO 6, be certain that you have the
following items:.
• A 10/100BaseT Ethernet I/O network card installed in your
computer.
• A cable or DSL modem with a 10/100BaseT port or an ISDN
router. This is unnecessary if you connect to the Internet
using a LAN connection.
• Two Ethernet network cables with RJ45 connectors. These
must not be “crossover cables” (often red or orange). One
cable is furnished with your SOHO 6. Make certain that both
cables are long enough to comfortably connect the modem or
router to the SOHO 6 and the SOHO 6 to your computer.
• A functioning Internet connection. If your connection does
not work, please contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
• Call your ISP to find out which method they use to issue
your network addressing–static addresses, DHCP, or
PPPoE. You need this information later in the installation
process, see “Configure Your External Network” on page 31.
• An installed Web browser–either Netscape Navigator 4.77
(or higher) or Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher).
• The SOHO 6 serial number.
Review and record your current TCP/IP settings
For your reference, record the computer’s current TCP/IP settings
in the chart at the end of this section. Access to this information
depends on your computer operating system.
Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP
1 Click Start => Programs => Accessories => Command Prompt.