WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

Starting WatchGuard System ManagerThe Connect to Device dialog box appears.2 From the Firebox drop-down list, select a Firebox® by its IP address or host name.You can also type the IP address or host name. When you type an IP address, type all the numbers and the periods.Do not use the TAB or arrow key.3 Type the Firebox status (read-only) passphrase.You use the status passphrase to monitor traffic and Firebox conditions. You must type the configuration passphrasewhen you save a new configuration to the Firebox.4 If necessary, change the value in the Timeout field. This value sets the time (in seconds) that themanagement station listens for data from the Firebox, before it sends a message that shows that itcannot get data from the device.If you have a slow network or Internet connection to the device, you can increase the time-out value. Decreasing thevalue decreases the time you must wait for a time-out message if you try to connect to a Firebox that is not available.5 Click Login.The Firebox appears in the WatchGuard System Manager window.Disconnecting from a FireboxTo disconnect, right-click the first line of information for the Firebox to disconnect from andselect File > Disconnect. Or select the Firebox and then click the Disconnect icon shown atleft.Starting security applicationsYou can start these tools from WatchGuard® System Manager using the icons on the taskbar and menuoptions:Policy ManagerPolicy Manager lets you install, configure, and customize a network security policy. To configureor customize the security policy of a Firebox® X Edge or Firebox SOHO, you must use the webuser interface to connect to the device.Firebox System ManagerWatchGuard Firebox System Manager lets you start many different security tools in one easy touser interface. You also can use Firebox System Manager to monitor real-time traffic throughthe firewall. For information on using Firebox System Manager, see the “Monitoring FireboxStatus” chapter.HostWatchHostWatch shows the connections through a Firebox from the trusted network to the externalnetwork. It shows the current connections, or it can show historical connections from a log file.For information on using HostWatch, see the “Monitoring Firebox Status” chapter.18 WatchGuard System Manager