Best way to connect to watchguard?
Below is how our network is configured. I have setup the watchguard in bridge mode but I'm unsure how to connect to it once it's in place as it sits after our .1 switch.
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Consider drop-in mode instead.
Then you access the firewall via its external/trusted IP addr.What are your goals for the use of the firewall?
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I want to use the watchguard to monitor all traffic in and out. I want it to pickup such things as nmap scanning within the network and also from the outside. I want to be able to access the watchguard internally and also have it send me email alerts if something happens.
I have installed the watchguard into the network and if I connect my laptop with a static IP to the optional port I can access the watchguard.
What subscription would I require to pickup network attacks? IPS?
Thanks,
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Network attacks are part of the standard firewall features - no additional license options needed.
You can purchase specific additional licenses, such as IPS, or there are security 2 bundles:
. Basic Security Suite
. Total Security Suite
See this for details on both:
https://p.widencdn.net/vm1roi/Brochure_Total_Security0 -
Note the firewall won’t email you alerts unless you use Dimension or Cloud Visibility.
Drop-in mode is usually suggested by WG otherwise you lose a lot of settings.0 -
"unless you use Dimension or Cloud Visibility" or the old but still working WSM Log & Report servers
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@Bruce_Briggs said:
"unless you use Dimension or Cloud Visibility" or the old but still working WSM Log & Report serversFair. I mainly mention the cloud visibility and dimension reporting since those are still supported and covered in the Cert exam so there’s more current resources on them.
I use a management server but without the reporting functionality.
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As do I.
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