WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

CHAPTER 5Basic Firebox AdministrationTo operate correctly, your Firebox® must have the necessary information to apply your security policy tothe traffic that goes through your network. Policy Manager gives you one user interface to configurebasic Firebox settings in addition to your security policy. This chapter shows you how to:• Add, delete, and view licenses• Set up the Firebox to use an NTP server• Set the Firebox time zone• Configure the Firebox for SNMP• Change the Firebox passphrases• Give the Firebox a name for easy identification (instead of an IP address)• Recover a FireboxWorking with LicensesYou increase the functionality of your Firebox® when you purchase an option and add the license key tothe configuration file. When you get a new key, make sure that you use the instructions that come withthe key to activate the new feature on the LiveSecurity web site and add a new feature key to your Firebox.Activating a new featureBefore you activate a new feature, you must have a license key certificate from WatchGuard® that is notalready registered on the LiveSecurity web site. This license key comes on a paper license key certificate,or on your online store receipt (if you purchased from the WatchGuard online store).1 Open a web browser and connect to https://www.watchguard.com/activate.2 If you have not already logged in to LiveSecurity, you are directed to the LiveSecurity Log In page.Type your LiveSecurity user name and passphrase.User Guide 57