Software Encryption Levels - Watchguard Firebox X1000 User Manual

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Download the WatchGuard Firebox System software.
Download time will vary depending on your
connection speed.
Make sure you write down the name and path of the file as you
save it to your hard drive!
5
Execute the file you downloaded and follow the
screens to guide you through the installation.
The Setup program includes a screen in which you select software
components or upgrades to be installed. Certain components
require a separate license.
For more information on the WebBlocker Server option, see
Chapter 15, "Controlling Web Site Access." For more
information on other components or upgrades, see the
WatchGuard Web site.
6
At the end of the installation wizard, a checkbox
appears asking if you want to launch the QuickSetup
Wizard. You must first cable the Firebox before
launching the QuickSetup Wizard.
Another checkbox asks if you want to download a new
WebBlocker database. You can download the database
either now or later. For more information on the
WebBlocker database, see Chapter 16, "Controlling
Web Site Access."

Software encryption levels

The management station software is available in three
encryption levels.
Base
Medium
Strong
The IPSec standard requires at least a 56-bit encryption. If
you want to use virtual private networking with IPSec, you
must download the medium or strong encryption soft-
ware.
User Guide
Uses 40-bit encryption
Uses 56-bit DES encryption
Uses 128-bit 3DES encryption
Setting Up the Management Station
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