Sophos XG Firewall Web Interface Reference and Admin Guide v16.5

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Sophos XG Firewall is a comprehensive network security solution that protects your network from threats, including malware, viruses, and intrusions. It is designed to be easy to use and manage, and offers a wide range of features to help you secure your network.

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Sophos XG Firewall Web Interface Reference and Admin Guide v16.5 | Manualzz

Status

No Web Server configured

Indicates that no web server is configured.

Note: The Start button is disabled in this case.

Connected

Displayed when Internet connectivity is available for the gateway.

Running

Indicates that service has successfully started.

Disconnected

Displayed when Internet connectivity is unavailable for the gateway.

Stopped

Displayed when a service is stopped or when the respective subscription module is not subscribed.

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Figure 437: Services

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on page 404

This page allows you to configure authentication for firewall, VPN and admin traffic.

on page 120

This page displays the list of all the pre-defined and custom IPS policies.

Authentication Policies

The Authentication Policies menu allows you to configure policies for direct authentication.

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The Hotspots menu allows you to enable the Hotspots feature and define users who are allowed to view and distribute hotspot access information.

System

Profiles

This section covers the following topics:

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Key Features

Firewall rules
Web filtering
Intrusion prevention
VPN
Wireless management
Email security
Advanced threat protection

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Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the purpose of Sophos XG Firewall?

Sophos XG Firewall is a network security appliance designed to protect your network from threats.

What are the key features of Sophos XG Firewall?

Key features include firewall rules, web filtering, intrusion prevention, VPN, wireless management, email security, and advanced threat protection.

How do I access the Sophos XG Firewall web interface?

You can access the Sophos XG Firewall web interface by entering the IP address of the appliance in your web browser.

How do I configure basic firewall rules?

You can configure basic firewall rules by creating a new rule in the Firewall section of the web interface.

How do I enable web filtering?

You can enable web filtering by creating a new web filter policy in the Web section of the web interface.

What is the difference between a user rule and a network rule?

A user rule applies to a specific user, while a network rule applies to a specific network.

How do I create a VPN tunnel?

You can create a VPN tunnel by creating a new IPsec connection in the VPN section of the web interface.

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