User guide

Configuration and Management Basics
40 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge
Resetting the Firebox to the factory default settings
You may have occasion to reset the Firebox to the factory default
settings. For example, you might be having problems correcting a
configuration problem and just want to “start over.” Sometimes, a
reset is your only choice: such as if the system security passphrase is
unknown or the firmware of the Firebox X Edge is damaged by a
power interruption.
You should have a copy of the most recent Firebox X Edge software
on your local computer before attempting to return to factory
default settings.
Follow these steps to reset the Firebox to the factory default set-
tings:
1 Disconnect the power supply.
2 Press and hold down the Reset button, located on the front of
the Firebox.
3 Connect the power supply while still holding down the Reset
button.
4 Continue holding down the button until the red light on the
front of the Firebox blinks in a steady pattern (about 15
seconds).
5 Disconnect the power supply.
6 Reconnect the power supply.
The Power indicator is on and the reset is complete.
Rebooting the Firebox
You can reboot the Firebox® X Edge from a computer on the trusted
network. You can also reboot the Firebox from a computer using the
Internet to connect to the Firebox external interface.
The Firebox reboot cycle is up to 30 seconds. During the reboot
cycle, the mode light on the front of the Firebox goes off and then
comes on again.
Local reboot
You can locally reboot the Firebox X Edge either using the Web
browser or by disconnecting the power supply.