Applies To: Cloud-managed Fireboxes, Locally-managed Fireboxes
Overview
From WatchGuard Cloud, you can reboot a locally-managed or cloud-managed Firebox that runs Fireware v12.5.2 or higher. You can reboot the Firebox immediately or, for cloud-managed Fireboxes only, you can also schedule a one-time reboot for a more convenient time.
For cloud-managed Fireboxes, you can also schedule reboots to recur on a weekly or daily basis. For more information, go to Schedule Recurring Reboots for a Cloud-Managed Firebox.
You cannot schedule one-time or recurring reboots for locally-managed Fireboxes from WatchGuard Cloud. For information about how to schedule recurring reboots for a locally-managed Firebox, go to Define Firebox Global Settings.
If a one-time reboot or recurring reboots are already scheduled, the scheduled date and time shows on the Device Settings and Device Summary pages in the time zone configured for the Firebox.
- If the next scheduled reboot is a one-time reboot, you can reschedule or cancel the reboot.
- If the next scheduled reboot is a recurring reboot, you cannot reschedule or cancel the recurring reboots from the Device Settings or Device Summary pages. You cannot schedule a one-time reboot, but you can reboot the device immediately.
If you want to reschedule or cancel a recurring reboot, you must update the schedule where it is configured. To determine if the recurring reboot was scheduled from the device configuration or a Firebox template, hover over the lock icon, next to the scheduled reboot date and time. For more information about Firebox templates, go to About Firebox Templates.
Your operator role determines what you can see and do in WatchGuard Cloud. Your role must have the Devices permission to view or configure this feature. For more information, go to Manage WatchGuard Cloud Operators and Roles.
Reboot a Locally-Managed Firebox Now
To reboot a locally-managed Firebox immediately, from WatchGuard Cloud:
- Select Configure > Devices.
Or, select Monitor > Devices > Device Summary. - Select the locally-managed Firebox.
The Device Settings or Device Summary page opens for the selected Firebox.
- Click Reboot Device.
A confirmation message appears.
- Click Reboot.
A message appears in the banner and the Firebox reboots.
Reboot a Cloud-Managed Firebox Now
To reboot a cloud-managed Firebox immediately, from WatchGuard Cloud:
- Select Configure > Devices.
Or, select Monitor > Devices > Device Summary. - Select the cloud-managed Firebox.
The Device Settings or Device Summary page opens for the selected Firebox.
- Click Reboot Device.
The Reboot Device dialog box opens. - Select Reboot Now.
- Click Save.
A message appears in the banner and the Firebox reboots.
Schedule a Reboot for a Cloud-Managed Firebox
To schedule a cloud-managed Firebox to reboot at a later time, from WatchGuard Cloud:
- Select Configure > Devices.
Or, select Monitor > Devices > Device Summary. - Select the cloud-managed Firebox.
The Device Settings or Device Summary page opens for the selected Firebox.
- Click Reboot Device.
The Reboot Device dialog box opens. - Select Schedule Reboot.
- In the Date text box, click
and select a date for the reboot. - In the Time text box, type the time for the reboot in 24-hour format (for example, 23:59), or drag the Hours and Minutes sliders to select times, then select Done.
The date and time are based on the time zone configured for the Firebox. Make sure that the selected date and time correspond to the local time at which you want to reboot the Firebox.
- Click Save.
A message appears in the banner. The Firebox reboots at the scheduled time.
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