Initializing A Firebox Using A Serial Cable - Watchguard Firebox X1000 Reference Manual

interfaces. Turn on the Firebox. A flickering Sys A light indicates that the
Firebox is running System 4.1 or later.
To perform this procedure, you must have:
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Initializing a Firebox Using a Serial Cable

For Fireboxes that shipped prior to Firebox System 4.1, the read-only
system area is accessible using the Flash Disk Management Tool. It is
necessary to restart the Firebox from the read-only system area to
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Before starting this procedure, establish a connection between the Firebox
console port and an available serial port on the Management Station. Use
a null modem cable (not a standard serial cable). A null modem cable is
shipped with the Firebox.
Also, make sure the Ethernet cables are plugged into the Trusted
interface.
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A newly shipped Firebox or any model of Firebox already initialized
with System 4.1 or later
Management Station running LSS/WFS that can attach via local LAN
connection to the Trusted interface of the Firebox
Use a cross-over cable to connect the Firebox External and Optional
ethernet interfaces.
A red, cross-over cable is included with the Firebox for this purpose.
Connect the Management Station to the same LAN as the Firebox
Trusted interface.
Turn the Firebox off and then on. Allow time for the Firebox to boot,
then confirm that the Sys A light is flickering.
If the Firebox Sys A light is not flickering, the Firebox is running release prior to
System 4.1 and you must use either the serial or modem initialization methods.
Use the QuickSetup Wizard to configure and initialize the Firebox.
When prompted to upload the security policy, select Use TCP/IP to
Configure.
For more information, see the
Initialize a Firebox version 4.0 or prior for the first time
Troubleshoot problems where all access to the Firebox is lost
Initializing a Firebox Using a Serial Cable
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