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Turn off your computer. If you connect to the Internet using a DSL/cablemodem, disconnect the power from this device.

Disconnect the Ethernet cable that runs from your DSL/cable modem orother Internet connection to your computer and connect it to the mainWAN port (labeled “WAN 1”) on the Edge.

Connect one end of the green, straight-through Ethernet cable suppliedwith your Edge into any of the seven, numbered Ethernet ports (labeled 0-6)on the Edge. Connect the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer.

If you connect to the Internet using a DSL/cable modem, restore the powerto this device. When the indicator lights of the modem stop flashing, themodem is ready for use.

Attach the AC adapter to the Edge and connect it to a power source.

Turn on your computer. If your operating system reports that you have nonetwork connection, turn off all equipment and check your connections.

If your ISP supplies static IP addressing, or uses PPPoE, then do the following:

1. With your Web browser, select File > Open Location and go to theSystem Satus page using the Trusted IP address of the Edge,https://192.168.111.1. Log on using the default name (admin) andpassword (admin).

2. From the navigation bar on the left, open Network (click on the +) andselect External.

3. Select either Manual Configuration (for static IP addressing) or PPPoEClient from the Configuration Mode drop list.

4. Enter the TCP/IP settings or the PPPoE information you recorded inStep 1 above. If you do not have a secondary DNS Server, DNS domainsuffix, or do not know the link speed, leave the default values.

To receive technical support and software upgrades, register your Edge athttp://www. watchguard.com/activate. If you have not created an accounton the WatchGuard Web site, you will need to create a user profile to startthe activation process. 

Firebox® X50 Models: To activate a model upgrade, go tohttp://www. watchguard.com/upgrade. If you have not created an accounton the WatchGuard Web site, you will need to create a user profile to startthe activation process.

Firebox® X Edge Wireless Models: Refer to the User Guide for instructionson “Setting Up Your Wireless Network.”

Determine how your Internet Service Provider (ISP) issuesyour IP address. This will affect the installation process.If necessary, call your ISP to find out whether your Internetconnection supports static addressing, DHCP, or PPPoE.

Before you begin, confirm that you have a working Internetconnection. Then follow these steps to install your Edge:

Look up the computer’s TCP/IP settings and record themfor later use. Refer to ”Determine your current TCP/IPsettings” in the WatchGuard® Firebox® X Edge User Guide.

Set up your computer to use DHCP. Refer to “Enable yourComputer for DHCP” in the User Guide.

Confirm that your Web browser’s HTTP proxy is disabled.Refer to “Disable the HTTP proxy setting” in the UserGuide.

www.watchguard.com

Tech Support: 1-877-232-3531 (U.S. and Canada)+1-206-613-0456 (all other countries)

www.watchguard.com/support

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For more instructions on activating your LiveSecurity Service, refer to“Register Edge and Activate the LiveSecurity Service” in the User Guide.

To test that your Internet connection is working properly, use your Webbrowser to go to www.watchguard.com. If the WatchGuard Home Pagedoes not appear, see the “Troubleshooting Tips” section in the User Guide.

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Thank you for choosing Firebox® X Edgeto protect your data, networks, and computers.This QuickStart Guide gives you an overview ofhow to install and configure your new Edge.

Please read the WatchGuard® Firebox® X EdgeUser Guide for detailed installation and config-uration information.

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WatchGuard®

LiveSecurity® Service

AC Adapter

Modem

CPU

New Cable

TCP/IP SETTINGS:

_________________________IP Address

_________________________Subnet Mask

_________________________Default Gateway

_________________________Primary DNS

_________________________Secondary DNS

_________________________DNS Domain Suffix

for static addressing

PPPoE SETTINGS:

_________________________Name

_________________________Domain

_________________________Password

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FIREBOX® X EDGEPACKAGE CONTENTS:

Edge

QuickStartGuide

Straight-ThroughEthernet CableUser Guide

STEP 5

AC Adapter

Modem

CPU

Edge

Modem

CPU

InternetModem

STEP 6

STEPS 7 AND 8

Internet

Internet

LiveSecurity®Activation Card

Edge

Edge

STEP 11

Congratulations!

Your Firebox® X Edge is now protecting yourcomputers from the hazards of the Internet.

Upgrade Key(X50 MODELS ONLY)

WatchGuard® Firebox®X Edge QUICKSTART GUIDE

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Contacting WatchGuard® Technical Support

1-877-232-3531U.S. End-User Support

1-206-521-8375U.S. Authorized Reseller Support

+1-206-613-0456International Support

www.watchguard.com/support

No express or implied warranties are provided herein. All specifications are subject to changeand any expected future products, features or functionality will be provided on an if-and-whenavailable basis.

©2004 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. WatchGuard, the WatchGuard logo,Firebox X, the Firebox X logo, and LiveSecurity are either trademarks or registered trademarksof WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Network Associates,McAfee and VirusScan are registered trademarks of Network Associates, Inc. and/or its affiliatesin the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or tradenames are the propertyof their respective owners.

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