What's New in Fireware v11.10.1

What’s New in What’s New in Fireware v11.10.1Fireware v11.10.1

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What’s New in v11.10.1

New Features• Web UI can upgrade Fireware OS directly from watchguard.com• Configurable alarm notification for feature key expiration• WatchGuard System Manager support for new Firebox M200 and M300

devices• Multiple Device Administrators can connect to the same Firebox at the

same time, and can lock and unlock the configuration file for editing in Fireware Web UI

• Ability to generate Management Reports from the WSM Management Server

• New FireCluster Status MIB Web UI Enhancements

• Updated look and feel• Ability to clone BOVPN tunnel routes from the Web UI

VPN Enhancements• Mobile VPN with SSL can allow access to all Custom networks

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What’s New in v11.10.1

Hotspot Enhancements• Updated Wireless Guest Administration UI• Guest user account lifetime and expiration values updated

WSM Log Server Enhancement• Option to send an email when log messages are purged from the

database removed


New Features


OS Upgrade From Web UI

Fireware Web UI now supports two OS upgrade methods:• Download and install an upgrade directly from watchguard.com (new)• Use an upgrade file (the same upgrade process as in previous versions)

Select System > Upgrade OS to see the currently installed OS version, and any available upgrades.

If an upgrade is not available,this page indicates that the installed version is the latest.

If an upgrade is available,you can select it from the drop-down list, and click Upgrade to install it.


Feature Key Expiration Alarm Notification

In the Feature Key settings, you can now configure the Firebox to send an alarm notification when a feature key is expired or will soon expire.

To enable alarm notifications, select the check box. To configure the alarm notification method, click Notifications.


Manage Firebox M200 and M300 Appliances

WatchGuard System Manager v11.10.1 is the first version that can manage new Firebox M200 and M300 appliances.

There is no Fireware v11.10.1 OS upgrade for M200 and M300 devices.

Firebox M200 and M300 firewalls are engineered for small, mid-sized and distributed enterprises that need enterprise-grade protection with flexible control of network security management.• The M200 is recommended for use in environments with up to 60 users• The M300 is recommended for use in environments with up to 150

users


Multiple Device Administrator Connections

You can now enable more than one Device Administrator to connect to your Firebox at the same time.• In the Global Settings for your Firebox, select the Enable more than

one Device Administrator to log in at the same time check box.


Multiple Device Administrator Connections In Fireware Web UI, Device Administrators can lock and unlock the

configuration file to make or prevent changes.• Click the lock to unlock the configuration file for your session so you

can make changes. The configuration file is locked for the other connected Device Administrators.

• Click the lock again to lock the configuration file for your session. The other connected Device Administrators can unlock the configuration file to make changes.


Generate Management Reports

From the Management Server, generate reports for your managed Firebox devices, groups, and VPNs.1. In WSM, connect to your Management Server.2. Select Tools > Generate Management Report.

Or, right-click your Management Server and select Generate Management Report.



The Management Reports are generated as CSV files and saved in a directory on your management computer.

Open the directory to review the CSV files of each report.



Management Reports include these details:


Report Details

Managed Devices Report • Device Name• Model• Serial Number• Version• IP Address(es)• Build Number• Mode

• Management Tunnel• Last Contact• Heartbeat• Pending• Scheduled• Folder

Managed Groups Report • Managed Group Name • Device Name

Managed Tunnels Report • Tunnel Name• Security Template• VPN Firewall Policy• Device 1• Resource 1• Subnets 1

• Device 2• Resource 2• Subnets 2

New FireCluster Status MIB

Fireware OS now includes a MIB for FireCluster Status:WATCHGUARD-CLUSTER-STATUS-MIB

The FireCluster Status MIB includes these details:• FireCluster status information.• The status of the FireCluster on the Firebox: enabled or disabled.• The cluster member ID of the first cluster member.• The role of the first cluster member.• The health status of the first cluster member.• The hardware health value of the first cluster member.• The health status of the ports on the first cluster member.• The weighted average value for the first cluster member.• The cluster member ID of the second cluster member.• The role of the second cluster member.• The health status of the second cluster member.• The hardware health value for the second cluster member.• The health status of the ports on the second cluster member.• The weighted average value for the second cluster member.


Other Enhancements


Updated Look & Feel in Fireware Web UI

Fireware Web UI now has a new color scheme and new navigational options.

New Login page



New name:Fireware Web UI

New menu andwidget colors andfonts

New buttons to openHelp and Logout

Expand and collapsethe main menu



New tab and list headercolors and capitalization

New option to lock andunlock the configuration




Responsive design resizes Fireware Web UI to fit your screen size:• Desktop• Tablet• Mobile Devices

Mobile VPN with SSL Access to Custom Networks


The option to allow SSL VPN clients to access all Trusted and Optional networks now includes Custom networks as well.

Clone BOVPN Tunnels from the Web UI

In the Fireware Web UI Branch Office VPN settings, you can now clone the selected tunnel.


Hotspot Enhancements

Updated Wireless Guest Administration UI• Simplified main Wireless Guest Administration page.• Added an Advanced Settings button for the Hotspot settings &

voucher customization.


Hotspot Enhancements

Hotspot Settings & Customize Voucher settings in Advanced Settings.

Guest user Account Lifetime and Account Expiration values updated to restrict the minimum value to 1 minute.


WSM Log Server Enhancement

The option to send an email when log messages are purged from the Log Server database has been removed from the Events notification options.


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Thank You!


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