Cabling The Firebox; Using A Serial Cable - Watchguard Firebox X1000 User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Cabling the Firebox

Cable the Firebox to the management station using a serial
cable or over a network using TCP/IP. The recommended
way is using a serial cable.

Using a serial cable

Refer to the Firebox Rear Panel and Cabling for Provision-
ing images on the next page when cabling the Firebox.
• Use the blue serial cable to connect the Firebox Serial
Port (CONSOLE) to the management station COM
port.
• Use the red crossover cable to connect the Firebox
trusted interface to the management station Ethernet
port.
• Plug the power cord into the Firebox power input and
into a power source.
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