Watchguard Firebox V10 Installation Manual

Also see for Firebox V10: Hardware guide Quick start guide Supplementary guide End user guide Hardware guide

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Considering the location optionsInstallation Guide 21you can take advantage of the other user guides in preparing thisappliance for use.Considering the location optionsThis section proposes some basic network scenarios that should help youdetermine where the appliance could be placed for the maximum benefit.Generally, there are two general options for mounting a Firebox Vclassappliance:• Inside the firewall, where it will protect a specific collection of devicesfrom access by unauthorized internal users.• As the firewall between your internal network and all externalnetworks.Within those two general options, you have the following network-placement alternatives:Protecting one region of the network from unauthorizedinternal accessYou may want to protect one subnet or host from unauthorized internaluse by other internal network users.In this scenario, the appliance should be placed so that the protectedsubnet is connected to interface 0 and the rest of the network is connected1install_guide.book Page 21 Friday, June 7, 2002 1:10 PM