Watchguard Firebox T35, Quick Start Manual

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Activate Your Firebox

1. Go to www.watchguard.com/activate 
2. Log in to your WatchGuard account, or create a new account*.  

*If you create a new account, return to www.watchguard.com/activate after you finish the  

  account creation process.

Connect Your Firebox and Power it On

Make sure your computer is configured to use DHCP. When you connect to the Firebox,  
it will assign an IP address on the 10.0.1.0/24 network. 

Connect to the Web UI

1. Go to https://10.0.1.1:8080 
 

You can safely ignore certificate warnings, because the Firebox uses a  
self-signed certificate.

2. Log in with the user name admin and the passphrase readwrite.
3. Follow the directions in the Web Setup Wizard to create a new configuration for your Firebox or 

restore a backup image. Click More Information if you have questions.

4. When the Wizard completes, log in to the Web UI with the admin user account and the  

Admin passphrase you set during the Wizard.

5. Install the Firebox in your network.

After you run the Web Setup Wizard your Firebox has a basic configuration:

•  Allows outbound FTP, Ping, DNS, TCP, and UDP connections

•  Blocks all unrequested traffic from the external network
•  Inspects outgoing FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS traffic
•  Uses licensed security services to protect the trusted and optional networks

Next Steps

Congratulations! You have finished basic setup of your Firebox. You can use the Web UI to view and 
edit your configuration and to manage and monitor your Firebox. Or, you can download and install 
WatchGuard System Manager (WSM) and use Policy Manager and the WSM suite of management 
and monitoring tools. Here are some recommendations to help you get started:

  Verify your Internet connectivity

•  With your Firebox installed in your network, make sure that your users can successfully 

browse the Internet.

  Get the latest software

To upgrade the Firebox OS: 

1.  Log in to Fireware Web UI.

2.  Select System > Upgrade OS.

To get the latest version of WSM, WatchGuard Dimension, VPN clients,  
and other software for your Firebox:

  1.  Go to www.watchguard.com/support and click Download Software. 
  2.  Find the software downloads page for the Firebox  T35 and select the  

    software you want to install.

Explore the Features and Functions of Your Firebox

Browse the Web UI or the tools in WatchGuard System Manager and click Help on any page or dialog 
box to learn more about the management, monitoring, and security features of your Firebox.

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