How do you troubleshoot WatchGuard?

Troubleshoot Network Connectivity

1. Ping a host from your Windows computer.
2. Ping a host from the Firebox.
3. Use nslookup to test DNS resolution from a Windows client computer.
4. Use DNS Lookup to test DNS resolution from the Firebox.
5. See log messages for allowed connections.

How do I reset my WatchGuard firewall?

From the WatchGuard System Manager Device Management page:

1. Expand the Devices list.
2. Select the device to reboot. The Device Management page for the selected device appears.
3. In the Device Information section, click Reboot. A confirmation message appears.
4. Click Yes.

How do I save my WatchGuard config?

Save a Configuration File to a Local or Network Drive

1. Select File > Save > As File. You can also use CTRL-S. A standard Windows save file dialog box appears.
2. Type the name of the file.

What is WatchGuard AuthPoint?

AuthPoint is WatchGuard’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) service. With AuthPoint, you can require users to authenticate with the AuthPoint mobile app or a third-party hardware token when they log in to a protected resource, such as a computer, VPN, or a cloud service or application.

What is Gateway wireless controller?

The Gateway Wireless Controller enables you to: Pair WatchGuard APs on your network with your Firebox. Enable automatic deployment of APs on specific SSIDs. Enable wireless deployment of APs. Configure SSIDs and AP settings.

How do I turn off WatchGuard firewall from Web UI?

Shut Down Your Device

1. Connect to a Device with WatchGuard System Manager.
2. Start Firebox System Manager.
3. Select File > Shutdown.
4. In the User Name text box, type the user name for a user account with Device Administrator credentials.
5. In the Passphrase text box, type the passphrase for the user account.

How do I open WatchGuard config file?

Open a Local Configuration File

1. In WatchGuard System Manager, click . Or, select Tools > Policy Manager. The Policy Manager dialog box appears.
2. Select Open configuration file and click Browse.
3. Select the configuration file.
4. Click Open. The configuration file appears in Policy Manager.

How do I save a .conf file in Windows?

Here’s how you can create one:

1. Launch your OS default text editor. It can be Notepad for Windows or TextEdit for Mac.
2. Enter the values or commands you want.
3. Save the file as “mms. cfg” on your desktop or the respective Config folder of the app you’re editing.
4. Under “Save as type,” select “All Files.”

What does AuthPoint app do?

AuthPoint is a multi-factor authentication (MFA) service that is used to require authentication when users log in to applications and services. Before you can authenticate with AuthPoint, you must install the AuthPoint app on your mobile device and activate your WatchGuard token.

How do I manage my WatchGuard firewall?

To modify the WatchGuard policy, from Fireware Web UI:

1. Select Firewall > Firewall Policies.
2. Click the WatchGuard policy. Or, select the WatchGuard policy and from the Action drop-down list, select Edit Policy. The Firewall Policies/Edit page appears.

How long does it take to configure Fire TV?

Wait while the software updates and the Fire TV stick initializes. This could take 3 to 5 minutes. When prompted, accept the default registration information (or you can opt to use a different Amazon account).

What are the most common mistakes when reviewing the firewall configuration?

The two major mistakes I often encounter when reviewing the configuration of a firewall are: 1) Creating an “any to any” Access Rule – with an “any to any” rule you are basically pretending to have a physical firewall without a purpose. I’ve seen cases where this rule is placed at the start of the list followed by other rules.

How does the firebox protect my internal networks?

To protect your internal networks, your Firebox denies all packets that are not specifically allowed by a firewall policy. Each firewall policy defines a set of rules that tell the Firebox to allow or deny traffic based upon factors such as source and destination of the packet or the TCP/IP port or protocol used for the packet.

How do I set up a firebox?

When you run the Web Setup Wizard or Quick Setup Wizard to set up a Firebox, the setup wizard automatically configures default firewall policies and enables licensed security services with recommended settings. Setup wizards in more recent versions of Fireware configure the Firebox with the latest recommended configuration settings and services.

Why can’t I set up my firebox with recommended proxy policies?

If your new Firebox runs a version of Fireware lower than v12.0.1, we recommend you upgrade Fireware and then reset the Firebox and run the setup wizard again to automatically enable recommended default proxy policies and security services. To set up a new Firebox with recommended default policies: