Firegate® Documentation

Official technical documentation for the Firegate® inline network security appliance.

Select a section below for deployment guidance, architectural details, VPN configuration, updates, or troubleshooting.

  • Firegate® Overview
    • System architecture, enforcement model, and operating principles.
  • Getting Started
    • Before You Begin
    • Where Firegate® Sits
    • Quick Installation Steps
    • What Happens Automatically
    • Verifying Operation
  • Installation Guide
    • Deployment Model
    • Interface Overview
    • Physical Installation Steps
    • How Traffic Flows
    • Update & Management Connectivity
    • Verifying Installation
    • Important Notes
    • Emergency Bypass Procedure
  • Security Architecture
    • Architectural Overview
    • Inline Inspection Model
    • Traffic Enforcement Layers
    • Management & Update Isolation
    • Security Boundaries
    • Attack Surface Reduction
    • Design Philosophy
  • VPN & Access Model
    • Connectivity Philosophy
    • Outbound WireGuard Connectivity
    • No Inbound Remote Administration
    • DNS Enforcement & Access Control
    • Separation of Inspection and Management
    • Security Characteristics
  • Updates & Maintenance
    • Update Architecture
    • Rule Updates
    • System Updates
    • Operational Stability
    • Maintenance Considerations
    • Administrative Responsibilities
    • Lifecycle Considerations
  • Troubleshooting
    • No Internet After Installation
    • Internet Works When Firegate Is Removed
    • Slow or Intermittent Connectivity
    • Certain Websites Do Not Load
    • Update Connectivity Issues
    • Verifying Hardware Link Status
    • Temporary Bypass Procedure
    • When to Contact Support