Meeting System Requirements
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WatchGuard Firebox System
Meeting System Requirements
Make sure you have the proper software, browser, and hardware for running the
WatchGuard Firebox System version 4.6 or 4.6.1.
Software requirements
WatchGuard Firebox System version 4.6 or 4.6.1 can run on Microsoft Windows 98,
Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000 as specified below:
Windows 98 Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 98
Windows NT Requirements
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4, 5, or 6a
Windows 2000 Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SR1
Web browser requirements
Make sure you have the proper software for running the installation from the CD and
for viewing Online Help. Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.01 or later is required to run
the installation from the CD. The following HTML-based browsers are recommended
to view WatchGuard Online Help:
• Netscape Communicator® 4.7 or later
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later
Hardware requirements
Make sure you have the proper hardware. Minimum hardware requirements are the
same as for the operating system on which WatchGuard Firebox System 4.6 or 4.6.1
runs. The recommended hardware ranges are listed below:
Hardware Feature
Minimum Requirement (for Management Station)
CPU
Pentium II
Memory
Same as for operating system.
Recommended:
64 MB for Windows 98
64 MB for Windows NT 4.0
64 MB for Windows 2000 Professional
256 MB for Windows 2000 Server
Hard disk space
25 MB to install all WatchGuard modules
15 MB minimum for log files
Additional space as required for log files
Additional space as required for multiple
configuration files
CD-ROM drive
One CD-ROM drive to install WatchGuard from its
CD-ROM distribution disk
