The Firebox X Edge and your Network. Watchguard Firebox X4500, Firebox X Edge e-Series

Introduction to Network Security

The Firebox X Edge and your Network

The Firebox X Edge controls all traffic between the external network and the trusted network. The Edge also includes an optional network interface that is separate from the trusted network. Use the optional network for computers with mixed trust. For example, customers frequently use the optional network for their remote users or for public servers such as a web server or email server. Your firewall can stop all suspicious traffic from the external network to your trusted and optional networks.

The Firebox X Edge e-Series is a firewall for small and remote offices. Some customers who purchase an Edge do not know much about computer networks or network security. The Edge provides wizards and many selfhelp tools for these customers. Advanced customers can use Edge Pro appliance software’s advanced integration features and multiple WAN support to connect an Edge to a larger wide area network. The Edge connects to a cable modem, DSL modem, or ISDN router.

The web-based user interface of the Firebox X Edge lets you manage your network safely. You can manage your Edge from different locations and at different times. This gives you more time and resources to use on other components of your business.

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