User guide

170 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge
dimmed
The grayed appearance of a command or option that is unavailable.
disarmed
The state of a Firebox when it is not actively protecting a network.
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
Another name for the optional network. One common use for this network is as
a public Web server.
DNS (Domain Name System)
A network system of servers that converts numeric IP addresses into readable,
hierarchical Internet addresses.
DoS
See
denial of service attack .
dotted notation
The notation used to write IP addresses as four decimal numbers separated by
dots (periods), sometimes called dotted quad—123.212.12.4 is an example.
double-click
To press the primary mouse button twice rapidly.
download
To transfer a file from a remote computer to a local computer.
driver
A software program that manipulates the computer hardware in order to
transmit data to other equipment.
drop-in configuration
A configuration in which the Firebox is physically located between the router
and the LAN without any of the computers on the Trusted interface being
reconfigured. This protects a single network that is not subdivided into smaller
networks.
drop-in network
A configuration that allows for distribution of logical address space across the
Firebox interface.
DSA (Digital Signature Algorithm)
A public key digital signature algorithm proposed by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology for DSS.
DSS (Digital Signature Standard)
A standard for digital signatures using DSA proposed by the National Institute
of Standards and Technology.
DVCP (Dynamic VPN Configuration Protocol)
A WatchGuard proprietary protocol that simplifies configuration of VPNs.