User guide

Configuring Virtual Private Networks
104 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge
2 From the navigation bar at left, select
VPN => Keep Alive.
The VPN Keep Alive page appears.
3 Enter the IP address of an echo host. Click Add.
4 Click Submit.
Viewing VPN Statistics
The Firebox® X Edge has a configuration page that displays VPN
statistics. Use this page to monitor VPN traffic and to solve problems
with the VPN configuration.
To view the VPN Statistics page:
1 Type the IP address of the trusted network in your browser
window to connect to the System Status page of the Firebox X
Edge.
The default IP address is: https://192.168.111.1
2 From the navigation bar at left, select VPN => VPN Statistics.
The VPN Statistics page appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a static external address?
To make a VPN connection, each of the appliances must know the
IP address of the other appliance. If the addresses are dynamic, these