Restarting The Appliance; Upgrading And Downgrading The Software Version - Watchguard V10 User Manual

CHAPTER 4: Firebox Vclass Basics
• Click Restart the WatchGuard Security Appliance
software only and then click Yes.
A status dialog box appears and remains on screen until the
reboot is complete. After some time elapses, the Vcontroller
Login dialog box reappears.
To reboot an appliance without turning off the power:
• From the main Vcontroller window, click Shutdown/
Reboot.
• Click Reboot the system, including all software and
then click Yes.
A status dialog box appears and remains on screen until the
reboot is complete. After a long interval, the Vcontroller Login
dialog box reappears.

Restarting the appliance

You can physically force a restart by inserting a straight pin
into the recessed Reset button opening on the front of the
appliance.
Upgrading and Downgrading the Software
Version
When new versions of the Firebox Vclass operating system
software become available, Vcontroller provides a simple
way to perform an upgrade procedure.
To upgrade the software version:
1
Verify that the Management Station has an active
Internet connection.
You need an Internet connection to check the WatchGuard Web
site for the latest software updates.
2 From the main Vcontroller window, click Upgrade.
The Upgrade dialog box appears.
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