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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8) of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. pertaining to the 2000
Qiave Stock Option Plan of our report dated February 4, 2000, with respect to
the financial statements and schedule of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. included
in its Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Seattle, Washington
December 4, 2000
