WatchGuard x1000 Hardwarehandbuch

CHAPTER 2: 

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Hardware Guide

file and saves it to the primary area of the Firebox flash disk. The Firebox 
loads the primary configuration file when it boots. The QuickSetup 
wizard also writes a basic configuration file called wizard.cfg to the 
Management Station hard disk.  

By default, the QuickSetup wizard starts automatically after you finish 
installing the Firebox System software. To manually start the QuickSetup 
wizard from the Windows desktop, select Start => Programs => 
WatchGuard => QuickSetup Wizard.

For details on running the QuickSetup wizard, see Firebox System Install 
Guide.

Post-installation steps 

The Firebox can now communicate with the Management Station over the 
network. Perform the following post-installation steps:

1

If you initialized the Firebox using the serial cable, you must now 
place the Firebox within your network. Initially, this must be done 
over the Trusted interface.

The most common location for the Firebox is physically between the Internet router 

and connections to your trusted and optional networks. See “Locating a Firebox 

within a network” on page 12.

2

Connect the Ethernet lines to the Firebox Trusted, External, and 
Optional interfaces as appropriate.

Specific connections vary according to the drop-in or routed network configuration 

created. You are not required to connect the Optional interface if it is not part of 

your network configuration.

3

Reboot the Management Station.

If you designated the Management Station as the primary event processor, the 

LiveSecurity Event Processor starts.

4

You can now customize your security policies. See the User Guide for 
additional configuration instructions.

Hardware Description 

The Firebox III has indicator lights on the front and connections on the 
back.