User guide

Chapter 5: Using Policy Manager to Configure Your Network
54 WatchGuard Firebox System
Setting addresses in routed mode
If you are using routed mode, the interfaces must use different IP
addresses. At least two interfaces must have IP addresses configured.
1 Select Network => Configuration.
The Network Configuration dialog box appears.
2 For each interface, in the IP Address text box, type the address in
slash notation.
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 For the External interface, enter the default gateway.
Setting DHCP or PPPoE Support on the External Interface
For information on the DHCP and PPPoE options, see “Dynamic IP
support on the External interface” on page 31.
1 Select Network => Configuration.
The Network Configuration dialog box appears.
2 Select either DHCP or PPPoE from the Configuration drop list.
3 If you enabled PPPoE support, enter the PPP user name and password
in the fields provided.
Configuring DHCP or PPPoE support
If you enable DHCP or PPPoE on the External interface, you can set
several optional properties:
1 From the Network Configuration dialog box, click Properties.
The Advanced dialog box appears, showing the DHCP or PPPoE tab, as shown in
the following figures.