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User Guide 57
Configuration and Management Basics
8. In the Management Server Address text box, type the IP address of the Management Server if it has
a public IP address. If the Management Server has a private IP address, type the public IP address of the
Firebox that protects the Management Server.
The Firebox that protects the Management Server automatically monitors all ports used by the
Management Server and will forward any connection on these ports to the configured Management
Server. No special configuration is required for this to occur.
9. Type the Client Name to give to your Firebox X Edge.
This is the name used to identify the Edge in the Management Server.
10. Type the Shared Key.The shared key is used to encrypt the connection between the Management
Server and the Firebox X Edge. This shared key must be the same on the Edge and the Management
Server. Get the shared key from your network administrator.
11. Click Submit.
Enable remote management with WFS v7.3 or earlier
Use these instructions to configure remote access from WatchGuard Firebox System v7.3 or earlier. These
versions of WatchGuard Firebox System use VPN Manager and the Firebox is the DVCP Server.
1. To connect to the System Status page, type
https:// in the browser address bar, and the IP address
of the Firebox X Edge trusted interface.
The default URL is: https://192.168.111.1
2. From the navigation bar, select Administration > WSM Access.
The WatchGuard System Manager Access page appears.
3. Select the Enable remote management check box.