1.3. Additional Resources

1.3.1. Technical Support

Technical support is available, in the first instance, via the reseller from which you purchased your FireBrick. FireBrick provide extensive training and support to resellers and you will find them experts in FireBrick products.

However, before contacting them, please ensure you have :-

  • upgraded your FB6000 to the latest version of software (see Section 4.3) and
  • are using the latest revision of the manual applicable to that software version and
  • have attempted to answer your query using the material in this manual

Many FireBrick resellers also offer general IT support, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and training. You may be able to get your reseller to develop FB6000 configurations for you - although this will typically be chargeable, you may well find this cost-effective, especially if you are new to FireBrick products.

If you are not satisfied with the support you are getting from your reseller, please contact us.

1.3.2. IRC Channel

A public IRC channel is available for FireBrick discussion - the IRC server is irc.z.je, and the channel is #firebrick.

1.3.3. Application Notes

FireBrick are building a library of Application Note documents that you can refer to - each Application Note describes how to use and configure a FireBrick in specific scenarios, such as using the device in a multi-tenant Serviced Office environment, or using the FireBrick to bond multiple WAN connections together.

1.3.4. White Papers

FireBrick White Papers cover topics that deserve specific discussion - they are not related to specific Applications, rather they aim to educate interested readers regarding networking protocols, common/best practice, and real-world issues encountered.

1.3.5. Training Courses

FireBrick provide training courses for the FB2x00 series products, and also training course on general IP networking that are useful if you are new to networking with IP.

To obtain information about upcoming courses, please contact us via e-mail at : .