the management station runs the control center software, which displays a real-time monitor of traffic through the firewall, connection status, and tunnel status. in addition, the watchguard security event processor (wsep) receives and stores log messages and issues notifications based on information it receives from the management station.

    you can designate any computer on your network as the management station. on the computer you have chosen, install the management software as follows:

    1 insert the watchguard firebox system cd-rom. if the installation wizard does not appear automatically, double-click install.exe in the root directory of the cd.

    2 click download latest software on the firebox system installation screen. this launches your web browser and connects you to the watchguard web site.

    if you do not have an internet connection, you can install directly from the cdrom. however, you will not be eligible for support until you activate the livesecurity service.

    3 follow the instructions on the screen to activate your livesecurity service subscription.

    4 download the watchguard firebox system software. download time will vary depending on your connection speed.

    make sure you write down the name and path of the file as you save it to your hard drive!

    5 execute the file you downloaded and follow the screens to guide you through the installation.

    the setup program includes a screen in which you select software components or upgrades to be installed. certain components require a separate license.

    for more information on the webblocker server option, see chapter 16, “controlling web site access.” for more information on other components or upgrades, see the watchguard web site.

    6 at the end of the installation wizard, a checkbox appears asking if you want to launch the quicksetup wizard. you must first cable the firebox before launching the quicksetup wizard.

    another checkbox asks if you want to download a new webblocker database. you can download the database either now or later. for more information on the webblocker databasem see chapter 16, “controlling web site access.”