User Guide
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CHAPTER 3
Getting Started
The WatchGuard Firebox System acts as a barrier
between your networks and the public Internet, pro-
tecting them from security threats. This chapter
explains how to install the WatchGuard Firebox Sys-
tem into your network. You must complete the follow-
ing steps in the installation process:
•
Gathering network information
•
Selecting a firewall configuration model
•
Setting up the management station
•
Cabling the Firebox
•
Running the QuickSetup Wizard
•
Deploying the Firebox into your network
For a quick summary of this information, see the
WatchGuard Firebox
QuickStart Guide
included with
your Firebox.
N
OTE
This chapter is intended for new WatchGuard Firebox
System installations only. If you have an existing
configuration, open it with Policy Manager. You will be
prompted to convert to the new version.
Summary of Contents for Firebox X10E
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Page 78: ...Chapter 4 Firebox Basics 56 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 156: ...Chapter 8 Configuring Filtered Services 134 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 182: ...Chapter 9 Configuring Proxied Services 160 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 220: ...Chapter 11 Intrusion Detection and Prevention 198 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 242: ...Chapter 12 Setting Up Logging and Notification 220 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 256: ...Chapter 13 Reviewing and Working with Log Files 234 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
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