1 . 1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus FIREBOX. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the FIREBOX utilizing high-grade components to insure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. The FIREBOX is the most powerful recording interface of its size, with the ability to record and playback six inputs and eight outputs simultaneously at 24-bit/96K sample rate. Loaded with four analog inputs, including two PreSonus microphone preamplifiers and two line inputs, six balanced analog outputs, SPDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, and Cubase LE 48-track recording software, the FIREBOX is ready to go out of the box for professional-quality computer recording. For further flexibility, the FIREBOX can be bus-powered by a six-pin FireWire connector or externally powered by the included power supply. The FIREBOX is the perfect computer recording system that gives you the power for professional quality recordings in the palm of your hand.

Thank you for your purchase of the WatchGuard® Firebox® X Edge e-Series. This security device helps protect your computer network from threat and attack. This chapter gives you basic information about networks and network security. This information can help you when you configure the Firebox X Edge. If you are experienced with computer networks, we recommend that you go to the subsequent chapter.

Network Security
While the Internet gives you access to a large quantity of information and business opportunity, it also opens your network to attackers. A good network security policy helps you find and prevent attacks to your computer or network.

Many people think that their computer holds no important information. They do not think that their computer is a target for a hacker. This is not correct. A hacker can use your computer as a platform to attack other computers or networks or use your account information to send e-mail spam or attacks. Your account information is also vulnerable and valuable to hackers.