CHAPTER 3: Getting Started
22 Vcontroller
This chapter is intended for new WatchGuard Firebox
Vclass installations only. If you have a previously installed
appliance with a prior software version, connect to it with
Vcontroller, and then follow the upgrade instructions as
described in “Upgrading and Downgrading the Software
Version” on page 72.
If you already have one or more operational Firebox Vclass
appliances in your network with the current software ver-
sion, you can shortcut the installation and configuration
process on a new factory-default appliance. For more infor-
mation, see “Exporting and Importing Configuration Files”
on page 410.
Before installing the Firebox Vclass appliance, verify the
package contents. Consult the Firebox Vclass Hardware
Guide to make sure you have received all of the proper con-
tents.
Gathering Network Information
One good way to set up your network is to write down two
sets of basic network information: the first set of informa-
tion describes your current network–before deploying
the Firebox Vclass appliance–and the second set repre-
sents your network after the Firebox Vclass appliance is
deployed.
N
OTE
Gathering network information is important for appliances
deployed in Router Mode. Appliances deployed in
Transparent Mode can integrate more easily into many areas
of your existing network. For more information on these
deployment modes, see “Router and Transparent Mode” on
page 79.
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