User guide

Chapter 3: Getting Started
32 WatchGuard Firebox System
Setting Up the Management Station
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 CD-
ROM. 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