What OS does WatchGuard use?

What OS does WatchGuard use?

Fireware
Fireware is a security-hardened, Linux-based OS that uses a modular approach to create the industry’s most agile platform, without hardware dependencies.

What are the three components of the WatchGuard System Manager software?

WatchGuard System Manager (WSM) WatchGuard Server Center. WatchGuard Dimension. Fireware Command Line Interface (CLI)

How do I update my WatchGuard Firebox?

Upgrade the Firebox

1. From Fireware Web UI, select System > Upgrade OS. The Upgrade OS page opens.
2. Select Download and install an upgrade directly from watchguard.com.
3. From the drop-down list, select the upgrade version.
4. Click Upgrade. The software download starts and the upgrade proceeds automatically.

What is FireCluster?

A FireCluster includes two Fireboxes configured as cluster members. If a cluster member fails, the other cluster member takes over. FireCluster is not supported on some device models.

How do I access WatchGuard cloud?

To enable WatchGuard Cloud, from Fireware Web UI:

1. Open the device configuration in Fireware Web UI.
2. Select System > WatchGuard Cloud.
3. Select the Enable WatchGuard Cloud check box. If your Firebox requires a Verification Code to register with WatchGuard Cloud, the Verification Code text box appears.

How do I set up WatchGuard System Manager?

Connect to a Device with WatchGuard System Manager

1. Start WatchGuard System Manager.
2. Click . Or, select File > Connect to Device. Or, right-click anywhere on the WSM Device Status tab and select Connect To > Device. The Connect to Firebox dialog box appears.

How do I get the WatchGuard feature key?

Manually Add or Remove a Feature Key

1. Log in with your WatchGuard account user name and password.
2. Click Support Center in the Partner portal.
3. On the Support Center Home page, click My WatchGuard > Manage Products.
4. In the list of products, select your device.
5. On the Product Details page, click Get your feature key.

How do you set up a firebox?

Prepare to Install Your Firebox

1. Verify the basic components for your Firebox.
2. Activate your Firebox.
3. Record network address information.
4. Select a network configuration mode.
5. Select a location to install your servers.
6. Select a Firebox setup wizard.

How do I upgrade my WatchGuard cluster?

To start the upgrade process:

1. Select System > Upgrade OS. The Upgrade OS page appears.
2. Select an upgrade method: Download and install an upgrade directly from watchguard.com and select an available upgrade.
3. Click Upgrade. The cluster master gets the selected OS upgrade file and sends it to the backup master.

How do I activate WatchGuard firewall?

To open the Activate Products page: Open a web browser and go to a Service, Feature, or Renewal

1. In the Enter Serial Number or License Key text box, type the license key for the feature.
2. Click Continue.
3. From the drop-down list, select the device for the feature.
4. Click Activate.

What does WatchGuard dimension do?

WatchGuard Cloud Demo: Try It Now Dimension provides the big data visibility and reporting tools that uniquely identify and distill key network security threats, issues and trends, accelerating the ability to set meaningful security policies across the network.