the watchguard firebox system acts as a barrier between your networks and the public internet, protecting them from security threats. this chapter explains how to install the watchguard firebox system into your network. you must complete the following steps in the installation process:

    1?gathering network information

    2?selecting a firewall configuration model

    3?setting up the management station

    4?cabling the firebox

    5?running the quicksetup wizard

    6?deploying the firebox into your network

    for a quick summary of this information, see the watchguard firebox

    quickstart guide included with your firebox.

    this chapter is intended for new watchguard firebox system installations only. if you have an existing configuration, open it with policy manager. you will be prompted to convert to the new version.

    before installing the watchguard firebox system, check the package contents to make sure you have the following items:

    1?watchguard firebox security appliance

    2?quickstart guide

    3?user documentation

    4?watchguard firebox system cd-rom

    5?a serial cable (blue)

    6?three crossover ethernet cables (red)

    7?three straight ethernet cables (green)

    8?power cable

    9?livesecurity?service license key