What is masquerading in Sophos?

What is masquerading in Sophos?

Masquerading is for letting CLIENTS on the private network access the internet on your public address. This is needed if you have more client machines than public IP’s. Barry.

Is Sophos a good firewall?

Sophos XG Firewalls are good candidates for mid-sized and distributed enterprises and those already using Sophos’ endpoint protection solution. Dedicated remote branch devices and an easy to learn management interface are also strengths.

How do I block MAC address in Sophos XG firewall?

Block MAC address from internet access – settings not working

1. Network Definitions – MAC Address Definitions – MAC Address List – “Block MAC” [Device MAC Address]
2. Firewall – Rule – [Network] >> Any >> [Any] – Drop – Source [“Block MAC”] – placed at the top of firewall rules.
3. Firewall Log – Filter [Device MAC Address]

How do I block a specific IP in Sophos firewall?

You can create a “IP Host” under “Host and Services” with a list of IP addresses you’re trying to block. From there, create a firewall rule to “Drop” anything coming from the “WAN” source zone and add the IP Host you created to the “Source Networks and Devices”.

What is a masquerading rule?

Masquerade rules are a special class of filtering rule. You can masquerade only datagrams that are received on one interface that will be routed to another interface.

Why Sophos firewall is used?

Sophos XG Firewall provides all the latest advanced technology you need to protect your network from ransomware and advanced threats including top- rated IPS, Advanced Threat Protection, Cloud Sandboxing and full AI-powered threat analysis, Dual AV, Web and App Control, Email Protection and a full- featured Web …

Can you block a MAC address?

In short, the answer is no, you usually can’t block based on MAC address.

How do I give Internet to Sophos XG firewall?

on the shield icon, choose “Add Firewall Rule” and choose User/Network rule.

1. Give to rule a name.
2. Disable Identity.
3. As source zone choose “LAN”
4. As Services, add Http, https (dns if you use external DNS server or internal DNS need to access external DNS)
5. As destination zone choose “WAN”
6. Enable log traffic.
7. Save.

How do I block Internet on Sophos?

Blocking internet access

1. Go to Hosts and Services then MAC Host.
2. Click Add to add a MAC host.
3. Enter the following parameters:
4. Click Save to add the MAC host.
5. Navigate to Firewall, then click + Add Firewall Rule.
6. Select User/Network Rule to add a new rule as shown in the image below.
7. Click Save to add the rule.

How do I contact Sophos support?

1 (888) 767-4679
Sophos/Customer service