WatchGuard Firebox X Core - Manual (Page 7)

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If the QuickSetup Wizard is not already launched, launch it from the Windows desktop by selecting Start
=>Programs => WatchGuard =>QuickSetup Wizard. Provide the information as prompted by the
QuickSetup Wizard, referring to the tables and choices in steps 1 and 2 of this guide. Please note the
following:
■ IP Addressing
When entering an IP address, type the digits, periods,
and slashes in sequence. Do not use the Tab or Arrow
keys to jump past the periods.
■ Secondary “Non-routed” Networks
The QuickSetup Wizard checkbox labeled “I have an
additional non-routed network behind my Firebox”
refers to the Secondary Network on the Trusted
Interface entry in the network
configuration table in Step 3.
When you see the “Firebox Basic Configuration Complete” dialog box in the WatchGuard QuickSetup Wizard,
you have successfully completed the installation of your Firebox.
Deploying the Firebox® X
into Your Network
The Firebox X can now be used as a basic fire-
wall with the following properties:
■ All outgoing traffic is allowed.
■ All incoming traffic is blocked unless you specified
a server in the QuickSetup Wizard.
■ Logs are sent to the WatchGuard Security Event
Processor on the Management Station.
Deploy the Firebox X into your network
■ Place the Firebox in its permanent location.
■ Connect the Firebox to your network.
NOTE: Be sure to avoid the network deployment
errors shown in Figure 8.
■ Change the default gateway setting on all
desktops connected behind the Firebox Trusted
or Optional interfaces.
■ Passphrases
Passphrases are case-sensitive and must be
at least seven characters long. They can be
any combination of letters, numbers, and
special characters. You will create two
passphrases. The status passphrase is used to
establish read-only connections to the
Firebox. The configuration passphrase is used
to establish read/write connections to
the Firebox.
6 Figure 8
Trusted
Interface
Optional
Interface
Exter nal
Interface
Router
Network Deployment Error
Internet
NO!
NO! NO!
WARNING!
Beware of inadvertently connecting Firebox
interfaces to one another; for example by
connecting them to the same hub or switch. This
is known as a “Looped Configuration” and will
bypass all firewalling capabilities, rendering
your Firebox useless.
IMPORTANT
The configuration file created using the QuickSetup
Wizard is a basic configuration. You should now
create a configuration file that meets your security policy
needs. Please refer to the Getting Started section of the
User Guide to begin this process.