User guide

WATCHGUARD SYSTEM MANAGER 8.0 AND FIREWARE PRO RC2 – (3542/4049/7.4)
RELEASE NOTES APRIL 5, 2005 PAGE 2
Before You Start
This software release is an important step forward for WatchGuard management software and appliance firmware.
There are significant changes and enhancements to the software you install on the management station. We also
introduce the new, next generation firmware for the Firebox X called Fireware 8.0.
Please read the Known Issues and Limitations section below for important information about limits to this beta.
You can also learn more about known issues and methods to configure around these possible problems.
Before you install this beta, make sure that you have:
 One or more Firebox X devices
 An Ethernet cable
 You can also use a crossover cable to make a connection between the management station and the Firebox.
 One serial cable
 The installation software for the firmware
 The installation software for the management station
 Fireware 8.0 license key
 The documentation we include to help you install and use this product
 A backup copy your current WFS 7.x configuration file
 A full backup of the Firebox X WFS image
Installation, Upgrade and Downgrade
Please see the WatchGuard System Manager 8.0 Migration Guide for the full procedures to install the WSM 8.0
software and Fireware 8.0 firmware.
The Migration Guide also has the procedure to downgrade a Firebox X500, X700, X1000 or X2500 device from
Fireware 8.0 to WFS version 7.4.
Beta Version Installation Limits
Beta7
With Beta7, we changed the license key format. You should have received new license keys at that time. To
continue to test WatchGuard System Manager v8.0 and Fireware Pro, you must use the new keys. If you have not
received keys, please contact the Beta Manager.
Beta8
Before you can install any release after Beta8, you must first uninstall the previous beta release. There are two
known problems with the installer which can make it necessary for you to manually delete files from the previous
installation. Here are the steps to fully uninstall the previous beta:
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
2. Select Fireware Pro. Click Remove.
3. Select WatchGuard System Manager 8.0. Click Remove.
4. Restart your management station.