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Neues Software Release Dimension 2.1.1 Update 2

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WatchGuard Dimension 2.1.1 Update 2

WatchGuard is pleased to announce the availability of WatchGuard Dimension 2.1.1 Update 2. This maintenance release is now available from the Software Downloads Center, together with release notes and update instructions. WatchGuard Dimension 2.1.1 Update 2 addresses several frequently reported issues and introduces some security enhancements, including:

  • APT content names with reserved characters would cause PDF reports to fail
  • Log Collector issue that caused incorrect logging status to be displayed for devices
  • Log Collector process unexpectedly restarts due to large number of simultaneous connections
  • Backup locations are now clearly indicated using sftp:// URLs instead of local mount points
  • Dimension SSH service now correctly rejects weak ciphers

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Zu beachten beim Upgrade einer XTMv von 11.x => 12.x

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beim Upgrade einer XTMv kann es passieren, daß auf einem oder mehreren Interfaces keine Kommunikation mehr stattfindet. Der Grund hierfür liegt darin, daß die Erkennung der Interface-Reihenfolge bei der XTMv geändert wurde.

Aus dem Artikel aus der Knowledgebase:

On a FireboxV or XTMv on a VMWare ESXi server, after you upgrade from Fireware v11.x to v12.0, communication might be lost on one or more interfaces.

In Fireware v11.x and lower, Firebox interfaces correspond to ESXi interfaces based on the order in which ESXi interfaces become active.

In Fireware v12.0, Firebox interfaces correspond to ESXi interfaces based on the MAC address value of the ESXi interfaces. For example, the lowest ESXi MAC address is assigned to Firebox eth0, and the next lowest MAC address is assigned to eth1.

Empfohlener Workaround:

Before you upgrade from Fireware v11.x to v12.0, configure the ESXi MAC addresses in increasing order by the ESXi interface number. This ensures that the Firebox interfaces correspond to the ESXi interfaces in increasing order.

 

Neues Software Release Fireware 11.12 Update 1 und WSM 11.12 Update 1

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On 21 December, WatchGuard released Fireware v11.12 Update 1, a maintenance update for Fireware v11.12 that resolves several outstanding issues.For information about the issues resolved in the Update 1 release, see Enhancements and Resolved Issues. We have updated these release notes for Fireware v11.12 Update 1 but most information related to Fireware v11.12 remains the same.

 

Neues Software Release Fireware 11.12 und WSM 11.12

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Fireware 11.12 and WSM 11.12

WatchGuard is pleased to announce the release of Fireware v11.12 and WatchGuard System Manager v11.12. In addition to resolving many outstanding bugs, we’re pleased to announce these new features and functions for our Firebox users:

ConnectWise Integration

With Fireware v11.12, we deepen our integration capabilities with ConnectWise, a leading Professional Service Automation tool used by many managed service providers, to add support for the auto-synchronization of asset information, including subscription start and end dates, device serial numbers OS versions, etc., as well as closed-loop ticketing of system, security, and subscription events.

Threat Detection and Response

Built using technology acquired with Hexis, Threat Detection and Response (TDR) is our new cloud hosted security service that detects malware activity, correlates it with network events, and proactively responds to malware on endpoints. This release includes support for TDR, which is currently in Beta. Click here to join the TDR beta program.

Geolocation Service

With the Geolocation service, you can prevent malware communication and attacks from areas where you never have any need for legitimate business communication. Available as part of your Reputation Enabled Defense (RED) security subscription.

Dynamic VPN Tunnels to Azure

Hybrid cloud environments are becoming much more common, where companies have moved some workloads to cloud services such as AWS or Azure, but some key applications remain on premise. Secure VPN communication is needed between the on premise application and the cloud. Previously we supported only a single static or policy-based tunnel to Azure. Now we add the ability to have multiple tunnels, even with dynamic routes and failover between them.

IPv6 Support in Services and Proxies

WatchGuard firewalls have IPv6 Gold logo certification, but previously application proxies and the full set of security services were not supported. Now customers can apply full range of security services, including WebBlocker for content filtering and APT Blocker and Gateway AV to prevent malware in IPv6 environments.

Services and Proxies Enabled by Default

Customers that buy the appliance with Basic or Total Security Suite often neglect to turn on the security services that they have purchased. Now, services will be enabled by default during the initial setup wizard with a secure set of default settings to save time and simplify the initial setup for everyone.

Gateway Wireless Controller

This release introduces several updates to the Gateway Wireless Controller, including auto channel selection to enable smoother deployments without channel conflict, and a new repeater mode that allows access points to communicate over the air without a physical Ethernet connection.

FireCluster with DHCP on External Interface

If your ISP provides external-facing interface IP addresses by DHCP, you can now enable an active/passive FireCluster to provide high availability.

X-forwarded Information from Header in Logs and Dimension

If a company uses an explicit proxy service or a web gateway, like WebMarshal, all of the information in Dimension shows only the IP address for that proxy. Now we can go a level deeper and find the original source IP address and show this in Dimension, too.

The Release Notes include a comprehensive list of resolved issues, and the What’s New presentation provides a detailed review of the new enhancements.

Does This Release Pertain to Me?
The Fireware release applies to all Firebox T, Firebox M, and all XTM appliances, except XTM 21/21-W, 22/22-W, or 23/23-W.

Software Download Center
Firebox and XTM appliance owners with active support subscriptions can obtain this update without additional charge by downloading the applicable packages from the WatchGuard Software Download Center. Please read the Release Notes before you
upgrade to understand what’s involved.

Neues Software Release Dimension 2.1.1

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Dimension 2.1.1

WatchGuard is pleased to announce the General Availability (GA) of new updates for  Dimension, available now at the software download site.  These releases include many important bug fixes, and some small enhancements:

  • A new Dimension administrator role that is restricted from seeing reports, dashboards, and managing devices.
  • Localization into French, Spanish, and Japanese languages.

The Release Notes include a comprehensive list of resolved issues, and the What’s New presentation provides a detailed review of the new enhancements.

Note: This release also adds support for new AP120 and AP320 wireless access points.Training and product launch
material will be available in early September.

Software Download Center
Firebox and XTM appliance owners with active support subscriptions can obtain this update without additional charge by downloading the applicable packages from the WatchGuard Software Download Center. Please read the Release Notes before you
upgrade to understand what’s involved.

The WatchGuard Team

Neues Software Release Fireware 11.11.4 und WSM 11.11.4

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Fireware 11.11.4 and WSM 11.11.4

WatchGuard is pleased to announce the General Availability (GA) of new updates for Fireware, WSM, available now at the software download site.  These releases include many important bug fixes, and some small enhancements:

  • Support for Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) ciphers, which are the most secure options available for TLS protocols.
  • Localization into French, Spanish, and Japanese languages.

The Release Notes include a comprehensive list of resolved issues, and the What’s New presentation provides a detailed review of the new enhancements.

Note: This release also adds support for new AP120 and AP320 wireless access points.Training and product launch
material will be available in early September.

Does This Release Pertain to Me?
The Fireware release applies to all Firebox T, Firebox M, and all XTM appliances, except XTM 21/21-W, 22/22-W, or 23/23-W.

Software Download Center
Firebox and XTM appliance owners with active support subscriptions can obtain this update without additional charge by downloading the applicable packages from the WatchGuard Software Download Center. Please read the Release Notes before you
upgrade to understand what’s involved.

The WatchGuard Team

Neuer Knowledge Base Content im Juni 2016

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WatchGuard erstellt ständig neue Inhalte in der Knowledge Base. Die folgenden Artikel wurden im Mai 2016 hinzugefügt. Um die WatchGuard Knowledge Base zu durchsuchen, verwenden Sie die Technische Suche (Technical Search) im WatchGuard Support Center.

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Known Issues (Login auf der WatchGuard Website erforderlich)

Neues Software Release Fireware 11.11.2 und WSM 11.11.2

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Fireware 11.11.2 and WSM 11.11.2
WatchGuard is pleased to announce the release of Fireware v11.11.2 and WatchGuard System Manager v11.11.2. This release includes many bug fixes and several exciting new feature enhancements, including:

  • Support for IKEv2 in Branch Office VPN gateways and BOVPN Virtual Interfaces provides better compatibility with third-party products and greater VPN reliability.
    Note: IKEv2 support for Mobile VPNs and dynamic VPN support to Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS will be added in future Fireware OS releases.
  • New Firebox Certificate Portal so your users can more easily download and install the self-signed Proxy Authority CA necessary for HTTPS traffic handling.
  • Gateway Wireless Controller Support for the new AP120 and AP320, the newest products in WatchGuard’s line of Secure Wi-Fi access points. With these new AP models, you can choose to manage your AP device with Gateway Wireless Controller (integrated with Fireware OS), or you can manage your AP devices through the WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud (coming soon!). The AP120 is an 802.11ac dual-radio 2×2 access point, capable of supporting speeds up to 866 Mbps over the 5 GHz radio. The AP320 is an 802.11ac dual-radio 3×3 access point, capable of supporting speeds up to 1.3 Gbps over the 5 GHz radio.
  • Gateway Wireless Controller improvements, including the removal of the requirement for a Pairing Passphrase, which is no longer required for AP setup. Fireware v11.11.2 also adds the ability to upgrade AP firmware directly from the Gateway Wireless Controller UI.

The Release Notes include a comprehensive list of resolved issues, and the What’s New presentation provides a detailed review of the new enhancements.

Note: This release also adds support for new AP120 and AP320 wireless access points.Training and product launch
material will be available in early September.

Does This Release Pertain to Me?
The Fireware release applies to all Firebox T, Firebox M, and all XTM appliances, except XTM 21/21-W, 22/22-W, or 23/23-W.

Software Download Center
Firebox and XTM appliance owners with active support subscriptions can obtain this update without additional charge by downloading the applicable packages from the WatchGuard Software Download Center. Please read the Release Notes before you
upgrade to understand what’s involved.

The WatchGuard Team