WatchGuard Firebox (Drop-in mode)

[Ry4n]

Hi,

Has anyone setup a WatchGuard firebox in drop-in mode?
I have a network connecting through a firebox in drop in mode to a router on the same subnet.

So far I have all the servers’ default gateway pointing at the firebox.
All the servers are then patched into a switch which is plugged into interface 1
Then the router is plugged into the external interface of the firebox.
On the firebox in the network configuration menu I have enabled drop-in mode and configured the IP of interface 1 to be the IP of the firebox and the external to point at the router.
I have configured the relevant rules but for some reason I can't pass traffic through the firewall.

I can connect to the router if patched directly into the switch.

I know the above explanation is a bit vague but can anyone suggest something that may help?

Thanks

 

[david2010]

simpler drop in mode

Hi,

In normal drop in mode you need to point the gateway of the servers and PCs to the upstream router. In this case it is pointed to the firebox. Yeah in firebox its complicated. Why not got for a simple and robust solution? Try Cyberoam UTM -- all your pains will be releived with its usable and simple plug and play interface.

Its new version 10 offers a hell lot of features with IM data leakage prevention and content filtering of IM chats along with complete recording of chat, webcam and file transfer, super enhanced logging and amazing reporting with more than 1100 reports on the appliance free of cost.

In drop in mode just plug it in directly and use a simple wizard and it will start working. Most importantly even if there is a power failure or hardware failure it will act as a hub without stopping your network traffic which the firebox cannot do.

Try it out and you will be much releived out of this paing and waiting for a response from forums. Its very simple to configure and power packed with features.

 

[tersmit]

Cyberoam

I have to agree with David
The Cyberoam UTM device is a VERY simple cost effective way secure your network and provide you with extensive reporting and Web content filtering capabilities.
Basic deployment of the solution takes less than 30 minutes.

 

[david2010]

Well I was trying a demo appliance of Cyberoam and I was so impressed that I am recommending this to everyone. You can just give this a try after you are done with firebox. But is your issue resolved in firebox -- is the traffic passing now through your firebox. Check in the WAN to LAN and LAN to WAN.
In Cyberoam its very easy -- no need to create specific rules -- traffic will automatically flow through once the wizard is completed.

 

[syntax]

the sales pitches are annoying...

 

[PsyWulf]

/nod

 

[dirkrob]

Watchguard rule

Have to say I find watchguard setup to be one of the easiest setups I ever had. To top it all it comes jam packe with features and the price is excellent.

 

[Ry4n]

Thanks for the help - I have to use a firebox because I have loads lying around.
Problem sorted.