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CHAPTER 3 Configuration and
Management Basics
Configuration is the process of customizing the WatchGuard® Firebox®
X Edge to meet the specific security needs of your organization. This is
your main task after installing your Firebox. The configuration of the
Firebox X Edge is made using Web pages stored on the Firebox. You
can connect to these configuration pages with your Web browser.
In conjunction with configuring the Firebox, you can also use the Fire-
box’s Web pages to manage your network and view its current config-
uration.
This chapter introduces the Firebox X Edge Web pages and describes,
in general, how to use them. Detailed instructions on configuring and
managing the Firebox X Edge are provided throughout this guide and
are cross-referenced in this chapter.
Navigating the Configuration Pages
To configure your Firebox® X Edge, you must use a Web browser such
as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or NetScape Navigator. The HTTP
Proxy feature must be disabled. For more information, see “Disabling
the HTTP Proxy Setting” on page 15.
In this User Guide, every procedure starts with a step to: