Watchguard Firebox X1000 Hardware Manual

Also see for Firebox 2500 Series: Release note

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Watchguard Firebox X1000 Hardware Manual Manual pdf 24 page image

20 Hardware GuideCross-over cablingTo connect a Firebox to a hub or switch, use a standard, straight-throughcable. However, if you plan to connect a Firebox directly to a router, eitherpurchase or build a cross-over cable for RJ-45 (Cat5) wire.The tables below provide pin-out descriptions for both a straight-throughand a RJ-45 (Cat5) cross-over cable.Firebox System AreaWatchGuard ships the Firebox III with a fixed, baseline set of functionalitystored on the read-only system area of the Firebox flash disk memory. It ispossible to start the Firebox using this read-only system area when theprimary user area is misconfigured or corrupted. This functionalityallows you to:• Troubleshoot problems where all access to the Firebox is lostPin Number Pin Number1 (TransmitPlus)1 (TransmitPlus)2 (Transmit -) 2 (Transmit -)3 (Receive Plus) 3 (Receive Plus)6 (Receive -) 6 (Receive -)4,5,7,8 Not UsedPin Number Pin Number1 (TransmitPlus)3 (Receive Plus)2 (Transmit -) 6 (Receive -)3 (Receive Plus) 1 (TransmitPlus)6 (Receive -) 2 (Transmit -)4,5,7,8 Not Used