Watchguard SOHO SOHO and SOHO | tc User manual

WatchGuard SOHO and SOHO | tc
WatchGuard®
SOHO User Guide
SOHO and SOHO|tc 2.3

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Registration and identification information
Please use this area to enter your SOHO information.
The SOHO serial number is located on the bottom of the SOHO.
You create a LiveSecurity user ID and password when you register
your WatchGuard SOHO or SOHO|tc. To register, after you install
your SOHO, open your browser to 192.168.111.1/login.htm and
click Click here to register your SOHO.
Please keep this information in a secure place.
Copyright and patent information
Copyright © 1999-2001 WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
WatchGuard and LiveSecurity are either registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard
Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Firebox is a trademark of WatchGuard
Technologies, Inc.
All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Cyber Patrol is a registered trademark of Learning Company Properties, Inc.
DocVer: B-2.3-User-2
SOHO Serial Number:
LiveSecurity User ID:
Password:

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WatchGuard® SOHO End-User License
Agreement
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING WATCHGUARD SOFTWARE
This WatchGuard SOHO End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between
you (either an individual or a single entity) and WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
(“WATCHGUARD”) for the WATCHGUARD SOHO software product you have purchased, which
includes computer software and any separately installed components, and any updates or
modifications thereto, and which may include associated media, printed materials, and on-line or
electronic documentation (the “SOFTWARE PRODUCT”). WATCHGUARD is willing to license
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to you only on the condition that you accept all of the terms contained
in this EULA. Please read this EULA carefully. By installing or using the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of
this EULA, WATCHGUARD will not license the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to you, and you will not
have any rights in the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. In that case, promptly return the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT, along with proof of payment, to the authorized dealer from whom you obtained the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT for a full refund of the price you paid.
1. OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws
and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. This
is a license agreement and NOT an agreement for sale. All title and copyrights in and to the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video,
audio, music, text, and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying
printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by WATCHGUARD or
its suppliers. Your rights to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are as specified in this EULA, and
WATCHGUARD retains all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA. Nothing in this
EULA constitutes a waiver of our rights under U.S. copyright law or any other law or treaty.
2. PERMITTED USES. You are granted the following rights to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT:
(A) You may install and use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on any computer with an associated
connection to the SOHO hardware product (the “Hardware”); (B) You may install and use the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT on more than one computer at once without licensing an additional copy
of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT for each additional computer on which you want to use it, provided
each computer on which you install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT has an associated connection to
the Hardware; and (C) You may make a single copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT for backup or
archival purposes only.
3. PROHIBITED USES. You may not, without express written permission from
WATCHGUARD: (A) Reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the SOFTWARE PRODUCT; (B)
Use, copy, modify, merge or transfer copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or printed materials
except as provided in this EULA; (C) Use any backup or archival copy of the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT (or allow someone else to use such a copy) for any purpose other than to replace the
original copy in the event it is destroyed or becomes defective; (D) Sublicense, lend, lease or rent
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT; or (E) Transfer this license to another party unless (i) the transfer is
permanent, (ii) the third party recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA, and (iii) you do not
retain any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

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4. LIMITED WARRANTY. WATCHGUARD makes the following limited warranties for
a period of ninety (90) days from the date you obtained the SOFTWARE PRODUCT from
WATCHGUARD or an authorized dealer; (A) Media. The disks and documentation will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. If the disks or documentation fail
to conform to this warranty, you may, as your sole and exclusive remedy, obtain a replacement free
of charge if you return the defective disk or documentation to WATCHGUARD or the authorized
dealer from whom you obtained the SOFTWARE PRODUCT with a dated proof of purchase; and
(B) SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT will materially conform to the
documentation that accompanies it. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT fails to operate in accordance
with this warranty, you may, as your sole and exclusive remedy, return all of the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT and the documentation to the authorized dealer from whom you obtained it, along with
a dated proof of purchase, specifying the problems, and your authorized dealer will provide you
with a new version of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or a full refund at its election.
DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE. THE WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF
WATCHGUARD, AND YOUR REMEDIES, SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPHS 4, 4(A) AND 4(B)
ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN SUBSTITUTION FOR, AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE,
DISCLAIM AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND
LIABILITIES OF WATCHGUARD AND ITS LICENSORS AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, CLAIMS
AND REMEDIES YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST WATCHGUARD OR ITS LICENSORS,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY
NONCONFORMANCE OR DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OF TRADE, ANY WARRANTY OF
NONINFRINGEMENT, ANY WARRANTY THAT THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT WILL MEET
YOUR REQUIREMENTS, ANY WARRANTY OF UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE
OPERATION, ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN TORT,
WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR
IMPUTED) OR FAULT OF WATCHGUARD OR ITS LICENSORS AND ANY OBLIGATION,
LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO, OR CAUSED BY OR
CONTRIBUTED TO BY, THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT).
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. WATCHGUARD’S liability AND THE LIABILITY OF ITS
LICENSORS (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise; and notwithstanding any fault, negligence,
strict liability or product liability) with regard to THE SOFTWARE Product will in no event
exceed the purchase price paid by you for such Product. THIS SHALL BE TRUE EVEN IN THE
EVENT OF THE FAILURE OF AN AGREED REMEDY. IN NO EVENT WILL WATCHGUARD
OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER ARISING IN
CONTRACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDING ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR
IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY AND FAULT), FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF
BUSINESS INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
WARRANTY OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, EVEN IF
WATCHGUARD AND ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

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SUCH DAMAGES. THIS SHALL BE TRUE EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAILURE OF AN
AGREED REMEDY.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed SOFTWARE
PRODUCT and documentation are provided with Restricted Rights. Use, duplication or disclosure
by the U.S Government or any agency or instrumentality thereof is subject to restrictions as set
forth in DFARS 227.7202-3 (Commercial Computer Software) and DFARS 252.227-7015(b)
(Technical Data-Commercial Items) -- Restricted Rights Clause at FAR 52.227-19, as applicable.
Manufacturer is WatchGuard Technologies, Incorporated, 505 Fifth Avenue, South, Suite 500,
Seattle, WA 98104.
6. EXPORT CONTROLS. You agree not to directly or indirectly transfer the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT or documentation to any country to which such transfer would be prohibited by the
U.S. Export Administration Act and the regulations issued thereunder.
7. TERMINATION. This license and your right to use the SOFTWAR PRODUCT will
automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any provisions of this EULA, destroy all copies
of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT in your possession, or voluntarily return the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT to WATCHGUARD. Upon termination you will destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT and documentation remaining in your control or possession.
8. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. This EULA will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the substantive laws of Washington excluding the 1980 United National
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, as amended. This is the entire EULA
between us relating to the contents of this package, and supersedes any prior purchase order,
communications, advertising or representations concerning the contents of this package AND BY
USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS. No change or
modification of this EULA will be valid unless it is in writing, and is signed by WATCHGUARD.
9. CANADIAN TRANSACTIONS. If you obtained this SOFTWARE PRODUCT in Canada,
you agree to the following: The parties hereto have expressly required that the present EULA be
drawn up in the English language. / Les parties aux presentes ont expressement exige que la
presente conventions et ses Annexes soient redigees en la langue anglaise.

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WatchGuard® Limited Hardware Warranty
This WatchGuard Limited Hardware Warranty (the "Warranty") applies to the enclosed
WatchGuard hardware product (the "Hardware Product"). By using the HARDWARE Product,
you agree to the terms hereof. If you do not agree to these terms, please return this package,
along with proof of purchase, to the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the Hardware
Product for a full refund. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE WATCHGUARD
SOFTWARE REQUIRED FOR OPERATION AND USE OF THE HARDWARE PRODUCT.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED WATCHGUARD END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
(THE “EULA”) FOR THE SOFTWARE WARRANTY AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF
THE EULA, PLEASE RETURN THIS PACKAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
PARAGRAPH.
NOW, THEREFORE, WatchGuard Technologies and you agree as follows:
1. Limited Warranty. WatchGuard Technologies warrants that upon delivery and for one (1)
year thereafter (as the same may be extended pursuant to Section 2 below, the "Warranty Period"):
(a) the Hardware Product will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship, and
(b) the Hardware Product, when properly installed and used for its intended purpose and in its
intended operating environment, will perform substantially in accordance with WatchGuard
Technologies applicable specifications. This warranty does not apply to any Hardware Product
that has been: (i) altered, repaired or modified by any party other than WatchGuard Technologies;
or (ii) damaged or destroyed by accidents, power spikes or similar events or by any intentional,
reckless or negligent acts or omissions of any party. You may have additional warranties with
respect to the Hardware Product from the manufacturers of Hardware Product components.
However, you agree not to look to WatchGuard Technologies for, and hereby release WatchGuard
Technologies from any liability for, performance of, enforcement of, or damages or other relief on
account of, any such warranties or any breach thereof.
2. Remedies. If any Hardware Product does not comply with WatchGuard Technologies
warranties set forth in Section 1 above, WatchGuard Technologies will, at its option, either
(a) repair the Hardware Product, or (b) replace the Hardware Product; provided, that you will be
responsible for returning the Hardware Product to the place of purchase and for all costs of
shipping and handling. As to any Hardware Product repaired or replaced by WatchGuard
Technologies, the Warranty Period will end one (1) year after delivery of the repaired or
replacement Hardware Product. Any Hardware Product, component, part or other item replaced
by WatchGuard Technologies becomes the property of WatchGuard Technologies. WatchGuard
Technologies shall not be responsible for return of or damage to any software, firmware,
information or data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any returned Hardware Products.
3. Disclaimer and Release. THE WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF
WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, AND YOUR REMEDIES, SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPHS 1
AND 2 ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN SUBSTITUTION FOR, AND YOU HEREBY WAIVE,
DISCLAIM AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND
LIABILITIES OF WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND
REMEDIES YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, EXPRESS OR
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NONCONFORMANCE OR DEFECT IN THE HARDWARE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OF TRADE, ANY WARRANTY OF
NONINFRINGEMENT, ANY WARRANTY OF UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE
OPERATION, ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN TORT,
WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE (WHETHER ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR
IMPUTED) OR FAULT OF WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES AND ANY OBLIGATION,
LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO, OR CAUSED BY OR
CONTRIBUTED TO BY, THE HARDWARE PRODUCT).
4. Limitation of Liability. WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES’ liability (WHETHER
ARISING IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDING ACTIVE, PASSIVE
OR IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY AND FAULT) OR OTHER THEORY)
with regard to any HARDWARE Product will in no event exceed the purchase price paid by you for
such HARDWARE Product. THIS SHALL BE TRUE EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAILURE
OF AN AGREED REMEDY. IN NO EVENT WILL WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES BE
LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT (INCLUDING
WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDING ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE AND
STRICT LIABILITY AND FAULT) OR OTHER THEORY, FOR COST OF COVER OR FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR
LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR DATA) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS WARRANTY OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE HARDWDARE
PRODUCT, EVEN IF WATCHGUARD TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS SHALL BE TRUE EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE
FAILURE OF AN AGREED REMEDY.
5. Miscellaneous Provisions. This Warranty will be governed by the laws of the state of
Washington, without reference to its choice of law rules. The provisions of the 1980 United
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, as amended, shall not apply.
If any provision of this Warranty is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder shall
have full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be modified or partially enforced to the
maximum extent permitted by law to effectuate the purpose of this Warranty. This is the entire
agreement between WatchGuard Technologies and you relating to the contents of this package, and
supersedes any prior purchase order, communications, advertising or representations concerning
the contents of this package AND BY USING THE HARDWARE PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO
THESE TERMS. No change or modification of this Agreement will be valid unless it is in writing,
and is signed by WatchGuard Technologies.

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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing the ideal solution for providing
secure access to the Internet–the WatchGuard SOHO or
WatchGuard SOHO|tc. Your new security device will give you
peace of mind when connecting to the Internet using a high-speed
cable or DSL modem, a leased line, or ISDN.
This User Guide applies to both the SOHO and SOHO|tc. The
only difference between these two devices is the ability to create
and use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPN can be added to
the SOHO, while the SOHO|tc already has installed VPN
capabilities.
In this guide, the name SOHO is used to refer to both the SOHO
and SOHO|tc. The most current installation and user information
is available on the Internet at:
http://bisd.watchguard.com/soho/install
Technical support is also available at:
Redeeming SOHO upgrade certificates
Once you have purchased an upgrade certificate, go to the
following Web site:
http://bisd.watchguard.com/soho/upgrade
On this Web page, enter the SOHO serial number, upgrade
certificate serial number, and an upgrade key from the certificate.
Click Upgrade and reboot your SOHO. You do not need to have
registered the unit and created a login prior to redeeming the
certificate.
[phone] U.S.; End-user support
[phone] U.S.; Authorized Reseller support
[phone] International support

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Using this guide
This manual assumes that you are familiar with your computer’s
operating system. If you have questions about navigating in your
computer’s environment, please refer to your system user manual.
The following conventions are used throughout this guide.
Convention Indication
Bold
BoldBold
Bold type Denotes menu commands, dialog box options,
Web page options, Web page names. For
example: “On the System Information page,
select Disabled.”
CAUTION Denotes a warning or precautionary information.
NOTE Denotes important information, a helpful tip, or
additional instructions.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 Installation ....................................................1
Before you begin ......................................................1
Performing manual installation .................................2
Physically connecting your SOHO ............................6
CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your SOHO Network .............11
How does a firewall work? ......................................11
Configuring your public network ............................12
Configuring your private network ...........................20
Changing the SOHO system name and password .22
Default factory settings ...........................................24
Troubleshooting installation and network
configuration .......................................................25

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CHAPTER 3 Configuring Services for a SOHO ............33
How does information travel on the internet? ........33
Allowing incoming services .....................................35
Blocking outgoing services .....................................40
CHAPTER 4 Configuring Virtual Private Networking ..43
Why create a virtual private network? .....................43
What you will need .................................................44
Special considerations ............................................47
Frequently asked questions ....................................48
CHAPTER 5 Additional SOHO Features ......................51
SOCKS for SOHO ...................................................51
SOHO logging ........................................................54
Rebooting a WatchGuard SOHO ............................55
CHAPTER 6 WatchGuard SOHO WebBlocker .............57
How WebBlocker works ..........................................57
Purchasing and enabling SOHO WebBlocker .........59
Configuring the SOHO WebBlocker .......................59
WebBlocker categories ...........................................60
Searching for blocked sites .....................................64
Index 65

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CHAPTER 1 Installation
Before you begin
Pre-installation checklist
Before installing your new WatchGuard SOHO please ensure that
you have:
• A 10BaseT Ethernet I/O network card installed in your
computer.
• A cable or DSL modem with a 10BaseT port.
• Two Ethernet network cables with RJ45 connectors. These
must not be “crossover cables” (which are usually red or
orange). One cable is furnished with your unit. A second
cable may have been supplied with your modem. If not, you
will need to purchase a second Ethernet, RJ45 cable. Make
sure that both cables are long enough to comfortably connect
the modem to the SOHO and the SOHO to the computer in
your individual office environment.

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• An operational Internet connection.
Setup of your SOHO requires access to the Internet. If your
connection does not work, please contact your Internet
service provider (ISP). When your connection has been
established, you may proceed with installation and setup.
• If you have either a cable or DSL modem, consult the manual
that came with your service, or call the ISP to find out
whether your particular modem supports DHCP or PPPoE.
You will need this information later in the installation
process.
• If you are using PPPoE to connect to your local Internet
service provider, the WatchGuard SOHO must be running
firmware version 2.0 or later.
• An installed Web browser–either Netscape Navigator 4.5
(or higher) or Internet Explorer 4.0 (or higher).
• SOHO serial number.
Performing manual installation
Before you begin the installation process, connect to the Internet.
You need to determine your current TCP/IP settings and disable
your HTTP proxy.
Determine your current TCP/IP settings
For your reference, record the your computer’s current TCP/IP
settings in the chart provided at the end of this section. Different
operatingsystemswillsupplydifferentinformation. Tolocateyour
settings:

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Microsoft Windows NT or 2000
1ClickStart => Programs => Command Prompt.
2 At the C:\ prompt, enter ipconfig/all. Press Enter.
3 Enter your current TCP/IP settings in the chart provided
below.
4Click
Cancel.
Microsoft Windows 95 or 98 or ME
1ClickStart => Run.
2 At the C:\ prompt, enter winipcfg. Click OK.
3 Select the “Etherenet Adapter.”
Enter your current TCP/IP settings in the chart provided below.
4ClickCancel.
Macintosh
1ClickApple menu => Control Panels => TCP/IP.
2 Enter your current TCP/IP settings in the chart provided
below.
3Closethewindow.
Other operating systems (Unix, Linux)
1 Consult your operating system guide to locate the TCP/IP
screen.
2 Enter settings in the chart provided below.
3 Exit the TCP/IP configuration screen.

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NOTE
If you are connecting more than one computer to the private network
behind the SOHO, obtain the configuration TCP/IP information for each
computer.
Disable your browser’s HTTP proxy
To configure a WatchGuard SOHO after it is installed, you must be
able to access the special configuration pages that reside on the
SOHO. If the HTTP proxy in your browser is enabled, you can not
access these pages, and you can not complete the configuration
process.
With the HTTP proxy enabled, the browser automatically points
itself to Web pages located on the Internet, and you cannot direct
TCP/IP Setting Value
IP Address . . .
Subnet Mask . . .
Default Gateway . . .
DHCP Enabled Yes No
Primary WINS Server . . .
Secondary WINS
Server . . .
DNS Server(s) Primary . . .
Secondary . . .

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the browser to Web pages located in other places. Disabling the
HTTP will not prevent you from accessing your favorite Web sites,
but it will allow you to access the special configuration pages that
reside only on the SOHO.
To disable the HTTP proxy in three commonly used browsers, see
the instructions below. If your browser is not listed, see your
browser Help menus to learn how to disable the HTTP proxy.
Netscape 4.5 or 4.7
1 Open Netscape.
2Click
Edit => Preferences.
The Preference dialog box appears.
3Clickthe+before Advanced to expand the heading.
4Click
Proxies.
5 Select Direct Connection to the Internet.
6VerifythattheAutomatic Proxy Configuration checkbox is
enabled.
7Click
OK to save the settings.
Internet Explorer 4.0
1 Open Internet Explorer.
2Click
View => Internet Options.
3 Select the Connections tab.
4 Disable the checkbox Access the Internet using a proxy server.
5 Enable the checkbox Connect to the Internet using a local area
network.

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6ClickConfigure at the bottom on the Internet Options screen.
7 Record the URL box information here:
8ClickOK to save settings.
Internet Explorer 5.0
1 Open Internet Explorer.
2Click
Tools => Internet Options.
The Internet Options screen displays.
3ClicktheAdvanced tab.
4 Scroll down the page to HTTP 1.1 Settings.
5 Clear all checkboxes.
6Click
OK to save the settings.
Physically connecting your SOHO
Your WatchGuard SOHO can be used to protect a single computer
or a multi-computer network. It can also function as a hub to
connect a variety of other devices.
Cabling the SOHO for one to four devices
The SOHO has four local ports. Each can be used to connect a
variety of devices. These may include computers, printers,
scanners, or other network peripherals. Your SOHO may replace
an existing hub if you have no more than four devices to connect.

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Physically connecting your SOHO
1 Complete the “Pre-installation checklist” on page 1.
2 Turn off your computer.
3 Unplug the power from your cable or DSL modem.
4 Unplug the Ethernet cable that is connected from your cable or
DSL modem to your computer. Connect it from your modem
to the WAN port on the SOHO.
This creates a connection between the SOHO and the modem.
5 Plug the Ethernet cable supplied with your SOHO into any one
of the numbered (1-4) ports on the SOHO. Plug the other end
into the Ethernet card installed in your computer.
This creates a connection between your modem and computer, with the
SOHO in between. If you have additional computers, use additional
Ethernet cables to connect them to the other numbered ports on the
SOHO.

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6 Turn on the power to your cable or DSL modem. Wait until the
lights stop flashing, indicating that the modem is ready.
7 Attach the power cord to the SOHO and plug it into an outlet.
8 Restart your computer.
9 For information on the factory default configuration options,
see “Default factory settings” on page 24. For specialized
configurations, see “Configuring your public network” on
page 12, as well as, “Configuring your private network” on
page 20.
Cabling the SOHO for more than four computers
While there are only four, localports (numbered 1-4) on the back of
the SOHO, you can connect many more devices to your SOHO
using network hubs.