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How to extract the configuration for WatchGuard Firewalls

This article outlines the procedure for getting the configuration from the device using WatchGuard System Manager.

Please Note: This guide is for Nipper (v2) only. 

You will need to connect to your WatchGuard firewall using the WatchGuard System Manager software that came with your firewall (you can also download this software using your WatchGuard support login).

The procedure for getting the configuration from the device using WatchGuard System Manager is as follows:

  1. Run WatchGuard System Manager.

  2. Connect to your firewall device and logon.

  3. From the Tools menu select Policy Manager.

  4. Inside Policy Manager, select from the File menu Save and then As File.... This will enable you to save your configuration as a file that can be used with Nipper.