WatchGuard x1000 用户指南

Chapter 4: Firebox Basics

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WatchGuard Firebox System

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Use the Firebox drop-down list to select a Firebox or 
enter the Firebox IP address. Enter the configuration 
passphrase. Click OK.

The Firebox Flash Disk dialog box appears.

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Select the checkbox marked Save To Firebox and the 
radio button marked Save Configuration File and 
New Flash Image. Clear the checkbox marked Make 
Backup of Current Flash Image. Click Continue.

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Enter and confirm the new status (read-only) and 
configuration (read/write) passphrases. The status and 
configuration passphrases must be different from one 
another. Click OK.

The new image, including the new passphrases, is saved to the 

Firebox, and the Firebox automatically restarts.

Tips for creating secure passphrases

Although a persistent attacker can crack any passphrase 
eventually, you can toughen your passphrases using the 
following tips:
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Don’t use words in standard dictionaries, even if you 
use them backward or in a foreign language. Create 
your own acronyms instead.

•

Don’t use proper names, especially company names or 
those of famous people.

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Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase 
characters, numerals, and special characters (such as 
Im4e@tiN9).

Setting the Firebox Model

Although you choose the Firebox model when you start a 
new configuration file or open an existing one, you can 
change the Firebox model at any time:

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From the Setup menu, select Firebox Model.

The New Firebox Configuration dialog box appears.