Getting Started; Download Software; Gather Network Information - Watchguard Firebox X20E Quick Start Manual

Getting Started

1
Register with LiveSecurity® Service
• F ind and record your serial number.
• G o to http://www.watchguard.com/activate
• L og in.
(NOTE: If you are new to WatchGuard, follow the instructions to create a profile.)
• F ollow the instructions on the screen.
• C opy your feature key to a text file.
You will need it later.
2

Download software

• A fter successful activation,
click Get latest software to go to
https://www.watchguard.com/archive/softwarecenter.asp
• D ownload the latest Edge software.
• R ecord the name and location of the file you download.
3

Gather network information

Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) give IP addresses to their
customers automatically through DHCP. Some providers use a static IP
address for each customer, or use PPPoE for authentication.
• I f your ISP gives you an IP address automatically, go to Step 4.
• I f your ISP gives you a static IP address or requires PPPoE
authentication, record your network information below.
Use the documentation from your ISP, or contact them for
more information.
TCP/IP Settings
IP Address __________________________________ Name ___________________________________
Subnet Mask _______________________________ Domain __________________________________
Default Gateway ____________________________ Password __________________________________
Primary DNS _______________________________
Secondary DNS _____________________________
DNS Suffix _________________________________
PPPoE Settings
4
Before you connect
• T o connect to the Firebox® X Edge, you must configure the network
setting on your computer to use DHCP.*
• M ake sure the proxy server setting is disabled in your web browser.
You cannot connect to the Firebox X Edge if you use a proxy server.*
• M ake sure that your web browser is not set to block pop-up windows.
You cannot start the Quick Setup Wizard if you block pop-up windows.*
For more information, see "Setting Your Computer to Connect to the Edge" in Chapter 2 of the User Guide.
*
5
Connect cables and power cord
6
Update the software on the Edge
• T o install the most current Edge software, run the executable file you
downloaded in Step 2.
• U se the default IP address, user name, and password.
7
Run the Quick Setup Wizard
• B efore you start the Quick Setup Wizard, make sure:
- You have registered your Firebox X Edge with LiveSecurity.
- Your computer is set to connect using DHCP.
- You have updated the Edge software to the latest version.
• S tart your web browser.
• T ype https://192.168.111.1 in the address bar of your browser and
press Enter.
• U se the Quick Setup Wizard to configure your Firebox X Edge.
• U se the user name and password you set in the wizard to log in to
your Edge.