Start Firebox System Manager

You can use Firebox System Manager (FSM) to view the status of your connected Firebox or XTM device. Before you can use FSM, WatchGuard System Manager must be open and you must be connected to a device. You can open more than one FSM window to show the status of different Firebox or XTM devices, but you must open each window one at a time.

For more information, see Start WatchGuard System Manager and Connect to a Firebox or XTM Device.

1. From WatchGuard System Manager, select the Device Status tab.
   
2. Select the Firebox or XTM device to examine with Firebox System Manager.
   
3. Click .
   Or, select Tools > Firebox System Manager.
   Firebox System Manager appears.

You might need to wait for a few seconds for Firebox System Manager to connect to the Firebox or XTM device before you can see status information.

Disconnect from and Reconnect to a Firebox or XTM Device

You can stop and start the monitored connection to your Firebox or XTM device while the FSM window is still open. This allows you to stop the flow of data to FSM from the monitored device. You can also start the flow of data again.

To disconnect FSM from the Firebox or XTM device and stop the monitored connection:

1. Start FSM.
2. Click .
   Or, select File > Disconnect.
   
   
   
   The device status changes to Not Monitored.

To connect FSM to the Firebox or XTM device and start the monitored connection:

1. Start FSM.
2. Click .
   Or, select File > Connect.
   
   
   
   The device status changes to Connected.

See Also

About Firebox System Manager (FSM)

Set the Refresh Interval and Pause Display

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