Setting The Firebox Model - Watchguard Firebox X1000 User Manual

Chapter 4: Firebox Basics
3
Use the Firebox drop-down list to select a Firebox or
enter the Firebox IP address. Enter the configuration
passphrase. Click OK .
The Firebox Flash Disk dialog box appears.
4
Select the checkbox marked Save To Firebox and the
radio button marked Save Configuration File and
New Flash Image. Clear the checkbox marked Make
Backup of Current Flash Image. Click Continue.
5
Enter and confirm the new status (read-only) and
configuration (read/write) passphrases. The status and
configuration passphrases must be different from one
another. Click OK.
The new image, including the new passphrases, is saved to the
Firebox, and the Firebox automatically restarts.
Tips for creating secure passphrases
Although a persistent attacker can crack any passphrase
eventually, you can toughen your passphrases using the
following tips:
• Don't use words in standard dictionaries, even if you
use them backward or in a foreign language. Create
your own acronyms instead.
• Don't use proper names, especially company names or
those of famous people.
• Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase
characters, numerals, and special characters (such as
Im4e@tiN9).

Setting the Firebox Model

Although you choose the Firebox model when you start a
new configuration file or open an existing one, you can
change the Firebox model at any time:
1
From the Setup menu, select Firebox Model.
The New Firebox Configuration dialog box appears.
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