Enable Remote Management With Wfs V7.3 Or Earlier - Watchguard Firebox X15 User Manual

Configuration and Management Basics

Enable remote management with WFS v7.3 or earlier

Use these instructions to configure remote access from WatchGuard Firebox System v7.3 or earlier. These
versions of WatchGuard Firebox System use VPN Manager and the Firebox is the DVCP Server.
1. To connect to the System Status page, type
of the Firebox X Edge trusted interface.
The default URL is: https://192.168.111.1
2. From the navigation bar, select Administration > WSM Access.
The WatchGuard System Manager Access page appears.
3. Select the Enable remote management check box.
4. From the Management Type drop-down list, select VPN Manager.
5. If you use VPN Manager 7.3, select the VPN Manager 7.3 check box.
6. Select the Enable VPN Manager Access check box to allow VPN Manager to connect to the Firebox X
Edge. Type and confirm the status and configuration passphrase for the Edge.
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If you do not type the same passphrase when you add the device to VPN Manager, you cannot
connect to the Firebox X Edge.
in the browser address bar, and the IP address
https://
Firebox X Edge e-Series