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# WatchGuard

You can configure a **WatchGuard Firebox (Fireware OS)** to forward logs to the **ThreatDefence Syslog Forwarder** for security monitoring.

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## Requirements

* A deployed and activated **ThreatDefence Syslog Forwarder VM**
* Administrator access to the WatchGuard Firebox (Fireware Web UI)

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## Steps

### Step 1. Access Logging Settings

1. Log in to the **Fireware Web UI** with an administrator account.
2. Navigate to: **System → Logging**
3. Select the **Syslog Server** tab.
4. Check **Send log messages to these syslog servers**.

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### Step 2. Add Syslog Server

1. Click **Add**. The *Syslog Server* dialog opens.
2. Configure the following:
   * **IP Address** — Enter the IP address of your **TD Syslog Forwarder**
   * **Port** — Use the appropriate port (as per the [Syslog Onboarding Guide](/appliances/syslog-forwarder/onboarding-syslog-data.md))
   * **Log Format** — Select **IBM LEEF**
   * Options — Check both boxes:
     * *Include the serial number of the device*
     * *Include the syslog header*
3. For each type of log message, set the output to the **Syslog facility**.
4. Click **OK**. The Syslog server is added to the list.
5. Click **Save**.

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### Step 3. Verify Logging

1. Generate test traffic (e.g., VPN connect, firewall policy hit).
2. Verify events are visible in the **TD Syslog Forwarder logs**.

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### Step 4. Provide Details to ThreatDefence

Send the following details to **ThreatDefence Support** at 📧 **<support@threatdefence.com>**:

* Firewall make/model and firmware version
* Source IP address and used port number.


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