1 select file =] save =] to firebox.
you can also use the shortcut ctrl+t.
2 use the firebox drop list to select a firebox.
you can also type the ip address or dns name of the firebox. when typing ip addresses, type the digits and periods in sequence. do not use the tab or arrow key to jump past the periods. for more information on entering ip addresses, see “entering ip addresses” on page 38.
3 enter the configuration (read/write) passphrase. click ok.
the configuration file is saved first to the local hard disk and then to the primary area of the firebox flash disk.
4 if you entered the ip address of a different firebox, you are asked to confirm your choice. click yes.
the firebox flash disk dialog box, as shown in the following figure, appears.
5 enable the checkbox marked save to firebox. if you want to make a backup of the current image, enable the checkbox marked make backup of current flash image before saving.
it is not necessary to back up the flash image every time you make a change to the configuration file. however, if you do choose this option, you must provide an encryption key. it is especially important not to forget this key. if you rely on this file to recover from a corrupted flash image and do not remember the key, you will not be able to restore the entire flash image. instead, you will need to reset the firebox and then save a new or existing configuration file to it.
6 if you are not making a backup, click continue. if you are making a backup, in the encryption key field, enter the encryption key for the firebox. in the confirm field, reenter it to confirm.
7 if you are making a backup, in the backup image field, enter the path where you want to save the backup of the current flash image. click continue.
instead of entering the path, you can click browse to specify the location of the backup.
8 enter and confirm the status (read-only) and configuration (read/ write) passphrases. click ok.
the new image is saved to the firebox.
making routine changes to a configuration file does not require a new flash image. choosing the option marked save configuration file only is normally sufficient.