Initializing A Firebox Using A Modem; Initializing Using Remote Provisioning - Watchguard Firebox X20E Reference Manual

Initializing a Firebox using a modem

The WatchGuard Firebox can accept both external and PCMCIA modems. Use a
modem for out-of-band initialization and configuration in cases where the Firebox is
located remotely from the Management Station
To initialize a Firebox via out-of-band over a modem, the Firebox must first be
prepared:
• Use the blue null serial cable and adaptors included with the Firebox to connect
the Firebox CONSOLE port and external serial port in a loopback
configuration. Connect the Firebox CONSOLE port and external serial.
• Turn the power on the Firebox off then on. Confirm that the SysB light is lit.
• The Firebox is now ready to accept the out-of-band connection.

Initializing using remote provisioning

Use remote provisioning to initialize a Firebox in the case where a router sits between
the Management Station and the Firebox network connection. Because of the
flexibility of being able to initialize a Firebox from virtually any location on a
network, it is a very versatile option. However, remote provisioning has the
following restrictions:
• During provisioning, the Firebox and the router should be the only devices on
the network
• You must be able to flush the local router's ARP tables, preferably by rebooting
• The Firebox must be running System 4.1 or later
In order to provision a Firebox remotely via an IP connection, the Firebox must
belong to one of the following categories:
• New Firebox– By default, newly shipped Fireboxes boot into Enhanced
System Mode which supports remote provisioning.
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• Management Station running System 4.1 or later and
equipped with a modem, Dial-Up Networking software, and
a working telephone line
• Any Firebox model, equipped with an external modem and
modem cable or PCMCIA modem and a working telephone
line
• Firebox model initialized with System 4.1 or later
• Firebox attached as the only device behind a working router
• Management Station running System 4.1 or later that has
IP connectivity to the network on which the Firebox is
connected
• The network address and the netmask of the net behind the
router must be known
• One or more unused IP connections behind the router.
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