Applies To: WatchGuard NDR
WatchGuard NDR for Firebox is licensed by Firebox model to provide comprehensive traffic monitoring, in-depth VPN log analysis, DHCP log analysis, and device monitoring for any endpoint connected to a Firebox. The WatchGuard NDR for Firebox license also includes unlimited device monitoring and is not limited by device count.
To use a WatchGuard NDR for Firebox license, you must have a compatible Firebox model in the same account.
License Combinations and Restrictions
You can have a WatchGuard NDR for Firebox license with a standalone WatchGuard SaaS DR license in the same Subscriber account, but you cannot combine a WatchGuard NDR for Firebox and a Total NDR or WatchGuard NDR license.
The WatchGuard NDR for Firebox license does not include these features:
- WatchGuard NDR Collection Agents
- Windows Log Agents
- WatchGuard NDR Cloud Integrations such as Azure, IONOS, and AWS VPC Flow Logs
If you want these features included with your license, you must purchase a WatchGuard NDR or Total NDR license. For more information, go to About WatchGuard NDR Licenses and About Total NDR Licenses.
License Activation
You can activate licenses on the Activate Licenses page on the WatchGuard website.
After you activate a WatchGuard NDR for Firebox license, you can review the activated licenses for your account in Support Center on the NDR page. Click the name of a license to view the details and history of that license.
Because WatchGuard NDR for Firebox licenses are licensed for each Firebox model, you can have more than one WatchGuard NDR for Firebox license, depending on the number of Fireboxes in your account. For example, if you have 10 Fireboxes in your Subscriber account, you can have a maximum of 10 WatchGuard NDR for Firebox licenses with the same Firebox model.
License Renewals
To renew a license, you purchase a new license and activate it. When you activate the new license, you can select to extend your current license.
For more information, go to Activate a WatchGuard NDR for Firebox License.
License Expiration
WatchGuard NDR for Firebox licenses expire on the expiration date at 00:00 UTC. After a WatchGuard NDR for Firebox term license expires, there is a seven-day grace period. If you renew your license before the grace period ends, no further action is required. If you do not renew your license before the grace period ends, and all WatchGuard NDR for Firebox licenses in the same account are also expired:
- The license on the corresponding Firebox is deactivated and unassigned.
- WatchGuard NDR no longer monitors network traffic.
- Access to the WatchGuard NDR management UI is disabled.
- The WatchGuard NDR configuration and data are deleted.
After you renew your license, WatchGuard NDR starts to monitor network traffic again and you can access the management UI.