Check Point Safe@Office

Internet Security Appliance

User Guide
Version 8.2

Part No: 700797, November 2010

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Carefully read the Safety Instructions the Installation and Operating Procedures provided in this User's Guide before attempting to install or operate the
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 Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the power cord. Use only a soft cloth dampened with water for cleaning.
 When installing the appliance, ensure that the vents are not blocked.
 Do not place this product on an unstable surface or support. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, as well as serious
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 Do not use the appliance outdoors.
 Do not expose the appliance to liquid or moisture.
 Do not expose the appliance to extreme high or low temperatures.
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 Do not use any accessories other than those approved by Check Point. Failure to do so may result in loss of performance, damage to the product,
fire, electric shock or injury, and will void the warranty.
 Route power adapter cords where they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to
cords where they are attached to plugs and convenience receptacles, and examine the point where they exit the unit.
 Do not connect or disconnect power adapter cables and data transmission lines during thunderstorms.
 Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords,
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examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.
 If the unit or any part of it is damaged, disconnect the power plug and inform the responsible service personnel. Non-observance may result in
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 Use only the power adapter provided with your product. Check whether the device’s set supply voltage is the same as the local supply voltage.
 To reduce risk of damage to the unit, remove it from the outlet by holding the power adapter rather than the cord.

SECURITY DISCLAIMER
The appliance provides your network with the highest level of security. However, no single security product can provide you with absolute protection.
We recommend using additional security measures to secure highly valuable or sensitive information.
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Contents
About This Guide ................................................................................................................................. ix
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
About Your Check Point Safe@Office Appliance .............................................................................. 1
Safe@Office Product Family .............................................................................................................. 2
Safe@Office 1000N and 1000N ADSL Product Features .................................................................. 3
Safe@Office 1000NW and 1000NW ADSL Product Features ........................................................... 8
Safe@Office 500 and 500 ADSL Product Features .......................................................................... 14
Safe@Office 500W and 500W ADSL Product Features .................................................................. 19
Wireless Features .............................................................................................................................. 25
Optional Security Services ................................................................................................................ 26
Software Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 26
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000N Appliance .................................................................... 27
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Appliance ........................................................ 32
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000NW Appliance ................................................................ 38
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Appliance ..................................................... 44
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500 Appliance......................................................................... 51
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500 ADSL Appliance ............................................................. 55
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500W Appliance ..................................................................... 60
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500W ADSL Appliance ......................................................... 65
Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................................................... 70
Safe@Office Security .......................................................................................................................... 71
Introduction to Information Security................................................................................................. 71
The Safe@Office Firewall ................................................................................................................ 76
Installing and Setting Up Safe@Office.............................................................................................. 85
Before You Install the Safe@Office Appliance ................................................................................ 85
Appliance Installation ....................................................................................................................... 99

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Wall Mounting the Safe@Office Appliance ................................................................................... 103

Securing the Safe@Office Appliance against Theft........................................................................ 105
Setting Up the Safe@Office Appliance .......................................................................................... 107
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 111
Initial Login to the Safe@Office Portal .......................................................................................... 111
Logging in to the Safe@Office Portal ............................................................................................. 114
Accessing the Safe@Office Portal Remotely Using HTTPS .......................................................... 116
Using the Safe@Office Portal ......................................................................................................... 118
Logging Out .................................................................................................................................... 122
Configuring the Internet Connection .............................................................................................. 123
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 123
Using the Internet Wizard ............................................................................................................... 124
Using Internet Setup ........................................................................................................................ 139
Setting Up Modems......................................................................................................................... 174
Viewing Internet Connection Information ...................................................................................... 186
Enabling/Disabling the Internet Connection ................................................................................... 188
Using Quick Internet Connection/Disconnection ............................................................................ 188
Configuring a Backup Internet Connection..................................................................................... 189
Configuring WAN Load Balancing ................................................................................................ 190
Managing Your Network.................................................................................................................. 193
Configuring Network Settings ........................................................................................................ 193
Using the Internal DNS Server........................................................................................................ 222
Using Network Objects ................................................................................................................... 225
Configuring Network Service Objects ............................................................................................ 235
Using Static Routes ......................................................................................................................... 239
Managing Ports ............................................................................................................................... 244

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Using Bridges ..................................................................................................................................... 257

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 257
Workflow ........................................................................................................................................ 263
Adding and Editing Bridges ............................................................................................................ 264
Adding Internal Networks to Bridges ............................................................................................. 268
Adding Internet Connections to Bridges ......................................................................................... 272
Deleting Bridges ............................................................................................................................. 276
Configuring High Availability ......................................................................................................... 279
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 279
Configuring High Availability on a Gateway ................................................................................. 282
Sample Implementation on Two Gateways ..................................................................................... 287
Using Traffic Shaper ......................................................................................................................... 291
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 291
Setting Up Traffic Shaper ............................................................................................................... 293
Predefined QoS Classes .................................................................................................................. 294
Adding and Editing Classes ............................................................................................................ 296
Viewing and Deleting Classes......................................................................................................... 300
Restoring Traffic Shaper Defaults ................................................................................................... 301
Working with Wireless Networks .................................................................................................... 303
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 303
Configuring Wireless Networks ...................................................................................................... 312
Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity .......................................................................................... 340
Viewing Reports ................................................................................................................................ 343
Viewing the Safe@Office Appliance Status ................................................................................... 343
Using the Traffic Monitor ............................................................................................................... 350
Viewing Computers ........................................................................................................................ 355
Viewing Connections ...................................................................................................................... 357

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Viewing Network Statistics ............................................................................................................. 360

Viewing the Routing Table ............................................................................................................. 372
Viewing Wireless Station Statistics ................................................................................................ 374
Viewing Logs ..................................................................................................................................... 377
Viewing the Event Log ................................................................................................................... 377
Viewing the Security Log ............................................................................................................... 381
Setting Your Security Policy ............................................................................................................ 389
The Safe@Office Firewall Security Policy ..................................................................................... 389
Default Security Policy ................................................................................................................... 391
Setting the Firewall Security Level ................................................................................................. 392
Configuring Servers ........................................................................................................................ 395
Using Rules ..................................................................................................................................... 398
Using Port-Based Security .............................................................................................................. 411
Using Secure HotSpot ..................................................................................................................... 417
Using NAT Rules ............................................................................................................................ 423
Using the EAP Authenticator .......................................................................................................... 431
Using SmartDefense .......................................................................................................................... 447
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 447
Configuring SmartDefense .............................................................................................................. 448
SmartDefense Categories ................................................................................................................ 456
Resetting SmartDefense to its Defaults ........................................................................................... 501
Using Antivirus and Antispam Filtering ......................................................................................... 503
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 503
Using VStream Antivirus ................................................................................................................ 505
Using VStream Antispam ............................................................................................................... 523
Using Centralized Email Filtering................................................................................................... 556

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Using Web Content Filtering ........................................................................................................... 561

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 561
Using Web Rules ............................................................................................................................ 563
Using Web Filtering ........................................................................................................................ 571
Customizing the Access Denied Page ............................................................................................. 578
Updating the Firmware .................................................................................................................... 581
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 581
Using Software Updates .................................................................................................................. 582
Updating the Firmware Manually ................................................................................................... 584
Using Subscription Services ............................................................................................................. 587
Connecting to a Service Center ....................................................................................................... 587
Viewing Services Information ........................................................................................................ 593
Refreshing Your Service Center Connection .................................................................................. 594
Configuring Your Account ............................................................................................................. 595
Disconnecting from Your Service Center ....................................................................................... 595
Working With VPNs ......................................................................................................................... 597
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 597
Setting Up Your Safe@Office Appliance as a VPN Server ............................................................ 603
Adding and Editing VPN Sites........................................................................................................ 617
Viewing and Deleting VPN Sites .................................................................................................... 649
Enabling/Disabling a VPN Site ....................................................................................................... 649
Logging in to a Remote Access VPN Site ...................................................................................... 650
Logging Out of a Remote Access VPN Site ................................................................................... 653
Using Certificates ............................................................................................................................ 653
Viewing VPN Tunnels .................................................................................................................... 665
Viewing IKE Traces for VPN Connections .................................................................................... 668
Viewing VPN Topology ................................................................................................................. 669

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Managing Users ................................................................................................................................. 673

Changing Your Login Credentials .................................................................................................. 673
Adding and Editing Users ............................................................................................................... 676
Adding Quick Guest HotSpot Users ............................................................................................... 681
Viewing and Deleting Users ........................................................................................................... 682
Setting Up Remote VPN Access for Users ..................................................................................... 683
Using RADIUS Authentication....................................................................................................... 684
Configuring RADIUS Attributes .................................................................................................... 690
Using Remote Desktop ...................................................................................................................... 695
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 695
Workflow ........................................................................................................................................ 696
Configuring Remote Desktop.......................................................................................................... 697
Configuring the Host Computer ...................................................................................................... 700
Accessing a Remote Computer's Desktop ....................................................................................... 703
Controlling the Appliance via the Command Line ........................................................................ 707
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 707
Using the Safe@Office Portal ......................................................................................................... 708
Using the Serial Console ................................................................................................................. 710
Configuring SSH ............................................................................................................................. 713
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 716
Viewing Firmware Status ................................................................................................................ 716
Upgrading Your Software Product .................................................................................................. 718
Configuring a Gateway Hostname .................................................................................................. 720
Configuring Syslog Logging ........................................................................................................... 722
Configuring HTTPS ........................................................................................................................ 724
Configuring SNMP ......................................................................................................................... 726
Setting the Time on the Appliance .................................................................................................. 732

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Using Diagnostic Tools ................................................................................................................... 735

Backing Up and Restoring the Safe@Office Appliance Configuration .......................................... 749
Using Rapid Deployment ................................................................................................................ 756
Resetting the Safe@Office Appliance to Defaults .......................................................................... 759
Running Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................... 762
Rebooting the Safe@Office Appliance ........................................................................................... 763
Using Network Printers .................................................................................................................... 765
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 765
Setting Up Network Printers ........................................................................................................... 766
Configuring Computers to Use Network Printers ........................................................................... 769
Viewing Network Printers............................................................................................................... 786
Changing Network Printer Ports ..................................................................................................... 787
Resetting Network Printers ............................................................................................................. 788
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 789
Connectivity .................................................................................................................................... 789
Service Center and Upgrades .......................................................................................................... 793
Other Problems ............................................................................................................................... 794
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 795
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................. 795
CE Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................ 805
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. 817
Index ................................................................................................................................................... 823

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About This Guide

To make finding information in this guide easier, some types of information are marked with
special symbols or formatting.
Boldface type is used for command and button names.

Note: Notes are denoted by indented text and preceded by the Note icon.

Warning: Warnings are denoted by indented text and preceded by the Warning icon.

Each task is marked with an icon indicating the Safe@Office product required to perform
the task, as follows:

If this icon appears... You can perform the task using these products...

Safe@Office 500 or Safe@Office 500W, with or without the Power

Pack or ADSL

Safe@Office 500W only, with or without the Power Pack or ADSL

Safe@Office 1000N or Safe@Office 1000NW, with or without the

Power Pack or ADSL

Safe@Office 1000NW only, with or without the Power Pack or ADSL

All products, with or without ADSL, with the Power Pack only

All products with USB ports

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About Your Check Point Safe@Office Appliance

All products, with or without the Power Pack, with ADSL only

All products, with or without the Power Pack, without ADSL only

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Chapter 1

Introduction
This chapter introduces the Check Point Safe@Office appliance and this guide.
This chapter includes the following topics:
About Your Check Point Safe@Office Appliance .......................................1
Safe@Office Product Family .......................................................................2
Safe@Office 1000N and 1000N ADSL Product Features............................3
Safe@Office 1000NW and 1000NW ADSL Product Features ....................8
Safe@Office 500 and 500 ADSL Product Features ...................................14
Safe@Office 500W and 500W ADSL Product Features ............................19
Wireless Features........................................................................................25
Optional Security Services .........................................................................26
Software Requirements ..............................................................................26
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000N Appliance .............................27
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Appliance ..................32
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000NW Appliance .........................38
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Appliance ..............44
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500 Appliance ..................................51
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500 ADSL Appliance .......................55
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500W Appliance ..............................60
Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 500W ADSL Appliance ...................65
Contacting Technical Support ....................................................................70

About Your Check Point Safe@Office Appliance

The Check Point Safe@Office appliance is a unified threat management (UTM) appliance
that enables secure high-speed Internet access from the office. Developed and supported by
SofaWare Technologies, an affiliate of Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide
leader in securing the Internet, the Safe@Office product family includes both wired and
wireless models, with and without an integrated ADSL modem. The Safe@Office firewall,
based on the world-leading Check Point Embedded NGX Stateful Inspection technology,
inspects and filters all incoming and outgoing traffic, blocking all unauthorized traffic.

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The Safe@Office appliance also allows sharing your Internet connection among several PCs
or other network devices, enabling advanced office networking and saving the cost of
purchasing static IP addresses.
With the Safe@Office appliance, you can subscribe to additional security services available
from select service providers, including firewall security and software updates, Antivirus,
Antispam, Web Filtering, reporting, VPN management, and Dynamic DNS. By supporting
integrated VPN capabilities, the Safe@Office appliance allows teleworkers and road
warriors to securely connect to the office network, and enables secure interconnection of
branch offices.

Safe@Office Product Family

The Safe@Office series includes the following hardware models:
• Safe@Office 1000N Internet Security Appliance
• Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Internet Security Appliance
• Safe@Office 1000NW Wireless Security Appliance
• Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Wireless Security Appliance
• Safe@Office 500 Internet Security Appliance
• Safe@Office 500 ADSL Internet Security Appliance
• Safe@Office 500W Wireless Security Appliance
• Safe@Office 500W ADSL Wireless Internet Security Appliance
You can upgrade your Safe@Office appliance to include additional features without
replacing the hardware by installing the Safe@Office Power Pack, and you can increase the
number of licensed users by installing node upgrades. Contact your reseller for more details.

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Safe@Office 1000N and 1000N ADSL Product

Features
Table 1: Safe@Office 1000N and 1000N ADSL Features

Feature Safe@Office 1000N Safe@Office 1000N ADSL

SKU Prefix CPSB-1000N-n CPSB-1000N-n-ADSL

Concurrent Users 25/Unlimited

Capacity

Firewall Throughput 1 Gbps

VPN Throughput 200 Mbps

Concurrent Firewall 60,000

Connections

Hardware Features

4-Port LAN Switch Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbps

WAN Port Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbps ADSL2+

ADSL Standards — ADSL2, ADSL2+, T.1413 G.DMT

(G.992.1)

G.Lite (G.992.2)

Either:
ANNEX A (ADSL over POTS)
Or:
ANNEX B (ADSL over ISDN)

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DMZ/WAN2 Port Ethernet / SFP, 10/100/1000 Mbps

Dialup Backup With external serial / USB modem

Console Port (Serial)

ExpressCard Port —

Print Server —

USB 2.0 Ports — 2

Firewall & Security Features

Check Point Stateful

Inspection Firewall

Application
Intelligence

SmartDefense™ (IPS)

Network Address
Translation (NAT)

Four Preset Security

Policies

Anti-spoofing

Voice over IP Support SIP, H.323

Instant Messenger
Blocking / Monitoring

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P2P File Sharing

Blocking / Monitoring

Port-based and *
Tag-based VLAN

Port-based Security *
(802.1x)

EAP Authenticator

Web Rules

Secure HotSpot *
(Guest Access)

VPN

VPN Tunnels 400

VPN Server with Check Point VPN Clients, L2TP

OfficeMode and
RADIUS Support

Site-to-Site VPN
Gateway

Route-based VPN

Backup VPN
Gateways

Remote Access VPN SecuRemote / SecureClient / L2TP / Endpoint Connect

Client

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IPSEC Features Hardware-accelerated DES, 3DES, AES, MD5, SHA-1, Hardware

Random Number Generator (RNG), Internet Key Exchange (IKE),
Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS), IPSEC Compression, IPSEC NAT
Traversal (NAT-T), IPSEC VPN Pass-through

Networking

Supported Internet Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP,
Connection Methods Telstra, Cable, Dialup Telstra, Cable, EoA, PPPoA, IPoA,
Dialup

Transparent Bridge
Mode

Spanning Tree
Protocol (STP)

Traffic Shaper (QoS) Basic/Advanced*

Traffic Monitoring

Dead Internet
Connection Detection
(DCD)

WAN Load Balancing

Backup Internet
Connection

DHCP Server, Client,

and Relay

DHCP Leases 1024

DNS Server

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MAC Cloning

Network Address
Translation (NAT)
Rules

Static Routes, Source

Routes, and
Service-Based Routes

Ethernet Cable Type

Recognition

DiffServ Tagging *

Automatic Gateway *
Failover (HA)

Multicast Routing *

Dynamic Routing *

Management

Central Management SMP

Local Management HTTP / HTTPS / SSH / SNMP / Serial CLI

Remote Desktop Integrated Microsoft Terminal Services Client

Local Diagnostics Ping, WHOIS, Packet Sniffer, Status Monitor, Traffic Monitor, My
Tools Computers Display, Connection Table Display, Network Interface
Monitor, VPN Tunnel Monitor, Routing Table Display, Event Log,
Security Log

NTP Automatic Time

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Setting

Rapid Deployment

Hardware Specifications

Power 100/110/120/210/220/230VAC (Linear Power Adapter) or 100~240VAC

(Switched Power Adapter)

Mounting Options Desktop, Wall, or Rack Mounting**

Warranty 1 Year Hardware

* Requires Power Pack upgrade CPSB-1000-UPG-PPACK.

** Rack mounting requires the optional rack mounting kit (sold separately).

Safe@Office 1000NW and 1000NW ADSL Product

Features
Table 2: Safe@Office 1000NW and 1000NW ADSL Features

Feature Safe@Office 1000NW Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL

SKU Prefix CPSB-1000NW-n CPSB-1000NW-n-ADSL

Concurrent Users 25/Unlimited

Capacity

Firewall Throughput 1 Gbps

VPN Throughput 200 Mbps

Concurrent Firewall 60,000

Connections

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4-Port LAN Switch Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbps

WAN Port Ethernet ADSL2+

10/100/1000 Mbps

ADSL Standards — ADSL2, ADSL2+, T.1413 G.DMT

(G.992.1)

G.Lite (G.992.2)

Either:
ANNEX A (ADSL over POTS)
Or:
ANNEX B (ADSL over ISDN)

DMZ/WAN2 Port Ethernet

10/100/1000 Mbps

Dialup Backup With external serial / USB modem

Console Port (Serial)

ExpressCard Port —

Print Server

USB 2.0 Ports 2 1

Firewall & Security Features

Check Point Stateful

Inspection Firewall

Application

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Intelligence

SmartDefense™ (IPS)

Network Address
Translation (NAT)

Four Preset Security

Policies

Anti-spoofing

Voice over IP Support SIP, H.323

Instant Messenger
Blocking / Monitoring

P2P File Sharing

Blocking / Monitoring

Port-based and *
Tag-based VLAN

Port-based Security *
(802.1x)

EAP Authenticator

Web Rules

Secure HotSpot *
(Guest Access)

VPN

VPN Tunnels 400

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VPN Server with Check Point VPN Clients, L2TP

OfficeMode and
RADIUS Support

Site-to-Site VPN
Gateway

Route-based VPN

Backup VPN
Gateways

Remote Access VPN SecuRemote / SecureClient / L2TP / Endpoint Connect

Client

IPSEC Features Hardware-accelerated DES, 3DES, AES, MD5, SHA-1, Hardware

Random Number Generator (RNG), Internet Key Exchange (IKE),
Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS), IPSEC Compression, IPSEC NAT
Traversal (NAT-T), IPSEC VPN Pass-through

Networking

Supported Internet Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP,
Connection Methods Telstra, Cable, Dialup Telstra, Cable, EoA, PPPoA, IPoA,
Dialup

Transparent Bridge
Mode

Spanning Tree
Protocol (STP)

Traffic Shaper (QoS) Basic/Advanced*

Traffic Monitoring

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Dead Internet
Connection Detection
(DCD)

WAN Load Balancing

Backup Internet
Connection

DHCP Server, Client,

and Relay

DHCP Leases 1024

DNS Server

MAC Cloning

Network Address
Translation (NAT)
Rules

Static Routes, Source

Routes, and
Service-Based Routes

Ethernet Cable Type

Recognition

DiffServ Tagging *

Automatic Gateway *
Failover (HA)

Multicast Routing *

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Dynamic Routing *

Management

Central Management SMP

Local Management HTTP / HTTPS / SSH / SNMP / Serial CLI

Remote Desktop Integrated Microsoft Terminal Services Client

Local Diagnostics Ping, WHOIS, Packet Sniffer, Status Monitor, Traffic Monitor, My
Tools Computers Display, Connection Table Display, Network Interface
Monitor, VPN Tunnel Monitor, Routing Table Display, Event Log,
Security Log

NTP Automatic Time

Setting

Rapid Deployment

Hardware Specifications

Power 100/110/120/210/220/230VAC (Linear Power Adapter) or 100~240VAC

(Switched Power Adapter)

Mounting Options Desktop, Wall, or Rack Mounting**

Warranty 1 Year Hardware

* Requires Power Pack upgrade CPSB-1000-UPG-PPACK.

** Rack mounting requires the optional rack mounting kit (sold separately).

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Safe@Office 500 and 500 ADSL Product Features

Table 3: Safe@Office 500 and 500 ADSL Features

Feature Safe@Office 500 Safe@Office 500 ADSL

SKU Prefix CPSB-500G-n CPSB-500G-n-ADSL

Concurrent Users 5/25/U

Capacity

Firewall Throughput 190 Mbps

VPN Throughput 35 Mbps

Concurrent Firewall 8,000

Connections

Hardware Features

4-Port LAN Switch 10/100 Mbps

WAN Port Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps ADSL2+

ADSL Standards — ADSL2, ADSL2+, T.1413 G.DMT

(G.992.1)

G.Lite (G.992.2)

Either:
ANNEX A (ADSL over POTS)
Or:
ANNEX B (ADSL over ISDN)

DMZ/WAN2 Port 10/100 Mbps

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Dialup Backup With external serial / USB modem

Console Port (Serial)

Print Server —

USB 2.0 Ports — 2

Firewall & Security Features

Check Point Stateful

Inspection Firewall

Application
Intelligence

SmartDefense™ (IPS)

Network Address
Translation (NAT)

Four Preset Security

Policies

Anti-spoofing

Voice over IP Support SIP, H.323

Instant Messenger
Blocking / Monitoring

P2P File Sharing

Blocking / Monitoring

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Port-based and *
Tag-based VLAN

Port-based Security *
(802.1x)

EAP Authenticator

Web Rules

Secure HotSpot *
(Guest Access)

VPN

VPN Tunnels 100 (with Management)

VPN Server with Check Point VPN Clients, L2TP

OfficeMode and
RADIUS Support

Site-to-Site VPN
Gateway

Route-based VPN

Backup VPN
Gateways

Remote Access VPN SecuRemote / SecureClient / L2TP / Endpoint Connect

Client

IPSEC Features Hardware-accelerated DES, 3DES, AES, MD5, SHA-1, Hardware

Random Number Generator (RNG), Internet Key Exchange (IKE),
Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS), IPSEC Compression, IPSEC NAT
Traversal (NAT-T), IPSEC VPN Pass-through

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Networking

Supported Internet Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP,
Connection Methods Telstra, Cable, Dialup Telstra, Cable, EoA, PPPoA, IPoA,
Dialup

Transparent Bridge
Mode

Spanning Tree
Protocol (STP)

Traffic Shaper (QoS) Basic/Advanced*

Traffic Monitoring

Dead Internet
Connection Detection
(DCD)

WAN Load Balancing

Backup Internet
Connection

DHCP Server, Client,

and Relay

DNS Server

MAC Cloning

Network Address
Translation (NAT)
Rules

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Static Routes, Source

Routes, and
Service-Based Routes

Ethernet Cable Type

Recognition

DiffServ Tagging *

Automatic Gateway *
Failover (HA)

Multicast Routing *

Dynamic Routing *

Management

Central Management SMP

Local Management HTTP / HTTPS / SSH / SNMP / Serial CLI

Remote Desktop Integrated Microsoft Terminal Services Client

Local Diagnostics Ping, WHOIS, Packet Sniffer, Status Monitor, Traffic Monitor, My
Tools Computers Display, Connection Table Display, Network Interface
Monitor, VPN Tunnel Monitor, Routing Table Display, Event Log,
Security Log

NTP Automatic Time

Setting

Rapid Deployment

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Hardware Specifications

Power 100/110/120/210/220/230VAC (Linear Power Adapter) or 100~240VAC

(Switched Power Adapter)

Mounting Options Desktop, Wall, or Rack Mounting**

Warranty 1 Year Hardware

* Requires Power Pack upgrade CPSB-500-UPG-PPACK.

** Rack mounting requires the optional rack mounting kit (sold separately).

Safe@Office 500W and 500W ADSL Product

Features
Table 4: Safe@Office 500W and 500W ADSL Features

Feature Safe@Office 500W Safe@Office 500W ADSL

SKU Prefix CPSB-500WG-n CPSB-500WG-n-ADSL

Concurrent Users 5/25/U

Capacity

Firewall Throughput 190 Mbps

VPN Throughput 35 Mbps

Concurrent Firewall 8,000

Connections

Hardware Features

4-Port LAN Switch 10/100 Mbps

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WAN Port Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps ADSL2+

ADSL Standards — ADSL2, ADSL2+, T.1413 G.DMT

(G.992.1)

G.Lite (G.992.2)

Either:
ANNEX A (ADSL over POTS)
Or:
ANNEX B (ADSL over ISDN)

DMZ/WAN2 Port 10/100 Mbps

Dialup Backup With external serial / USB modem

Console Port (Serial)

Print Server

USB 2.0 Ports 2

Firewall & Security Features

Check Point Stateful

Inspection Firewall

Application
Intelligence

SmartDefense™ (IPS)

Network Address
Translation (NAT)

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Four Preset Security

Policies

Anti-spoofing

Voice over IP Support SIP, H.323

Instant Messenger
Blocking / Monitoring

P2P File Sharing

Blocking / Monitoring

Port-based and *
Tag-based VLAN

Port-based Security *
(802.1x)

EAP Authenticator

Web Rules

Secure HotSpot *
(Guest Access)

VPN

VPN Tunnels 100 (with Management)

VPN Server with Check Point VPN Clients, L2TP

OfficeMode and
RADIUS Support

Site-to-Site VPN
Gateway

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Route-based VPN

Backup VPN
Gateways

Remote Access VPN SecuRemote / SecureClient / L2TP / Endpoint Connect

Client

IPSEC Features Hardware-accelerated DES, 3DES, AES, MD5, SHA-1, Hardware

Random Number Generator (RNG), Internet Key Exchange (IKE),
Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS), IPSEC Compression, IPSEC NAT
Traversal (NAT-T), IPSEC VPN Pass-through

Networking

Supported Internet Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP,
Connection Methods Telstra, Cable, Dialup Telstra, Cable, EoA, PPPoA, IPoA,
Dialup

Transparent Bridge
Mode

Spanning Tree
Protocol (STP)

Traffic Shaper (QoS) Basic/Advanced*

Traffic Monitoring

Dead Internet
Connection Detection
(DCD)

WAN Load Balancing

Backup Internet

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Connection

DHCP Server, Client,

and Relay

DNS Server

MAC Cloning

Network Address
Translation (NAT)
Rules

Static Routes, Source

Routes, and
Service-Based Routes

Ethernet Cable Type

Recognition

DiffServ Tagging *

Automatic Gateway *
Failover (HA)

Multicast Routing *

Dynamic Routing *

Management

Central Management SMP

Local Management HTTP / HTTPS / SSH / SNMP / Serial CLI

Remote Desktop Integrated Microsoft Terminal Services Client

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Local Diagnostics Ping, WHOIS, Packet Sniffer, Status Monitor, Traffic Monitor, My
Tools Computers Display, Connection Table Display, Network Interface
Monitor, VPN Tunnel Monitor, Routing Table Display, Event Log,
Security Log

NTP Automatic Time

Setting

Rapid Deployment

Hardware Specifications

Power 100/110/120/210/220/230VAC (Linear Power Adapter) or 100~240VAC

(Switched Power Adapter)

Mounting Options Desktop, Wall, or Rack Mounting**

Warranty 1 Year Hardware

* Requires Power Pack upgrade CPSB-500-UPG-PPACK.

** Rack mounting requires the optional rack mounting kit (sold separately).

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Wireless Features
Table 5: Safe@Office Wireless Features

Feature Safe@Office 500W / Safe@Office 1000NW /

Safe@Office 500W ADSL Safe@Office 1000W ADSL

Wireless Protocols 802.11b (11 Mbps), 802.11g (54 802.11b (11 Mbps), 802.11g (54
Mbps), Super G (108 Mbps)** Mbps), 802.11n (300 Mbps)

Wireless Security VPN over Wireless, WEP, WPA2 (802.11i), WPA-Personal,

WPA-Enterprise, 802.1x

Wireless QoS
(WMM)

Dual Diversity
Antennas

Virtual Access Points *

(VAP)

Wireless Distribution *
System (WDS) Links

Wireless Range Up to 100 m Indoors and 300 m Outdoors

(Standard Mode)

Wireless Range (XR

Up to 300 m Indoors and 1 km Outdoors
Mode)**

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* Requires Power Pack upgrade CPSB-500-UPG-PPACK or CPSB-1000-UPG-PPACK,

depending on series.
** Super G and XR mode are only available with select wireless network adapters. Actual
ranges are subject to change in different environments.

Optional Security Services

The following subscription security services are available to Safe@Office owners by
connecting to a Service Center:
• Firewall Security and Software Updates
• Web Filtering
• Email Antivirus and Antispam Protection
• VStream Embedded Antivirus Updates
• VStream Embedded Antispam Service
• Dynamic DNS Service
• VPN Management
• Security Reporting
• Vulnerability Scanning Service
These services require an additional purchase of subscription. For more information, contact
your Check Point reseller.

Software Requirements
One of the following browsers:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Netscape Navigator 6.0 and higher
• Mozilla Firefox

Note: For proper operation of the Safe@Office Portal, disable any pop-up blockers for
http://my.firewall.

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Package Contents
The Safe@Office 1000N package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 1000N Internet Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• Wall mounting kit
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9)

Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each
computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• A broadband Internet connection via cable or DSL modem with Ethernet interface
(RJ-45)

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Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 1: Safe@Office 1000N Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 1000N appliance's rear panel elements.

Table 6: Safe@Office 1000N Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices

DMZ/ A dedicated Ethernet port (RJ-45) used to connect a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network. Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a
VLAN trunk.

WAN Wide Area Network: An Ethernet port (RJ-45) used for connecting your broadband
modem, a wide area network router, or a network leading to the Internet

Serial A serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

An RJ-45 to DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

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Label Description

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (10 seconds or until SYS LED begins to blink rapidly). Resets the
Safe@Office appliance to its factory defaults, and resets your firmware
to the version that shipped with the Safe@Office appliance. This results
in the loss of all security services and passwords and reverting to the
factory default firmware. You will have to re-configure your Safe@Office
appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

Front Panel
The Safe@Office 1000N appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to monitor
the appliance’s operation.

Figure 2: Safe@Office 1000N Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 1000N appliance’s status LEDs, see the table below.

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Table 7: Safe@Office 1000N Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

Power Off Power off

On (Green) Normal operation

System On (Red) Boot failed or TFTP mode

Flashing quickly (Red) High temperature or system failure

Flashing slowly (Orange) Writing update to flash memory

Flashing quickly (Green) System boot in progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

On (Green) Normal operation

Security Off Normal operation

Flashing for 5 sec (Orange) Virus blocked

Flashing for 1 sec (Red) Hacker attack blocked

GbE Status
1000Mbps Off,
(WAN / DMZ / No Link
LINK/ACT Off
LAN 1-4)

1000Mbps Off, 10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On (Green) port

1000Mbps On (Orange), 100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

1000Mbps On (Green), 1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

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10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps Off,
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Orange),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Green),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

VPN Off No VPN tunnel established

On (Green) VPN idle / No activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

RS232/Serial Off No data terminal connected

On (Green) Data terminal ready

Flashing (Green) Serial activity

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Getting to Know Your Safe@Office 1000N ADSL

Appliance

Package Contents
The Safe@Office 1000N ADSL package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Internet Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• Wall mounting kit
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9)
• RJ11 telephone cable

Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each
computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• An ADSL line suitable for your appliance model:
• For Annex A ADSL models, an ADSL over POTS line (regular telephone line)
• For Annex B ADSL models, an ADSL over ISDN line (digital line)
• A splitter with a micro-filter, installed on all the jacks connected to the same
phone line
• If desired, you can connect your appliance to an external broadband Internet
connection via a cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet interface (RJ-45).

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Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 3: Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 1000N ADSL appliance's rear panel elements.

Table 8: Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices

DMZ/ DMZ/WAN2 switch: Two ports used for connecting a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network:
• An Ethernet port (RJ-45) on the left
• An SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) port on the right

Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a VLAN trunk.

Only one of these ports can be used at a time.

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Label Description

DSL An RJ-11 ADSL port used for connecting the integrated ADSL modem to an ADSL
line.

A splitter with a micro-filter is usually required when connecting this port to the
phone jack. If unsure, check with your ADSL service provider.

Before connecting this port to the line, make sure that you are using the correct
Safe@Office model for your phone line: Annex A for POTS (regular) phone lines,
and Annex B for ISDN (digital) phone lines. Your Safe@Office model's ADSL annex
type appears on the bottom of the appliance.

Serial A serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

An RJ-45 to DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

USB Two USB 2.0 ports used for connecting USB-based printers or modems

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (10 seconds or until the SYS LED begins to blink rapidly). Resets the
Safe@Office appliance to its factory defaults, and resets your firmware
to the version that shipped with the Safe@Office appliance. This results
in the loss of all security services and passwords and reverting to the
factory default firmware. You will have to re-configure your Safe@Office
appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

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Side Panel
The side panel includes a slot for inserting an ExpressCard cellular modem.

Figure 4: Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Appliance Side Panel

Front Panel
The Safe@Office 1000N ADSL appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to
monitor the appliance’s operation.

Figure 5: Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 1000N ADSL appliance’s status LEDs, see the table
below.

Table 9: Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

Power Off Power off

On (Green) Normal operation

System On (Red) Boot failed or TFTP mode

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Flashing quickly (Red) High temperature or system failure

Flashing slowly (Orange) Writing update to flash memory

Flashing quickly (Green) System boot in progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

On (Green) Normal operation

Security Off Normal operation

Flashing for 5 sec (Orange) Virus blocked

Flashing for 1 sec (Red) Hacker attack blocked

GbE Status
1000Mbps Off,
(LAN 1-4 / No Link
LINK/ACT Off
DMZ/WAN2)

1000Mbps Off, 10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On (Green) port

1000Mbps On (Orange), 100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

1000Mbps On (Green), 1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps Off,
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Orange),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

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1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Green),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

DSL Link Off Link is down

Link Flashing Establishing ADSL connection

Link On ADSL connection established

DAT Off ADSL line is idle

DAT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

VPN Off No VPN tunnel established

On (Green) VPN idle / No activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

RS232/Serial Off No data terminal connected

On (Green) Data terminal ready

Flashing (Green) Serial activity

USB Off No USB device connected

On (Green) USB device connected

Flashing (Green) Activity on the USB device

EXC Off No ExpressCard connected

On (Green) ExpressCard connected

Flashing (Green) Activity on the ExpressCard

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Appliance

Package Contents
The Safe@Office 1000NW package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 1000NW Wireless Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• Wall mounting kit
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9)
• Two antennas
• USB extension cable

Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each
computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• An 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless card installed on each wireless station
• A broadband Internet connection via cable or DSL modem, with Ethernet (RJ-45)

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Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 6: Safe@Office 1000NW Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 1000NW appliance's rear panel elements.

Table 10: Safe@Office 1000NW Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices

DMZ/ A dedicated Ethernet port (RJ-45) used to connect a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network. Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a
VLAN trunk.

WAN Wide Area Network switch: An Ethernet port (RJ-45) used for connecting your
broadband modem, a wide area network router, or a network leading to the Internet.

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Label Description

Serial A serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

An RJ-45 to DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

USB Two USB 2.0 ports used for connecting USB-based printers or modems

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (10 seconds or until the SYS LED begins to blink rapidly). Resets the
Safe@Office appliance to its factory defaults, and resets your firmware
to the version that shipped with the Safe@Office appliance. This results
in the loss of all security services and passwords and reverting to the
factory default firmware. You will have to re-configure your Safe@Office
appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

ANT 1/ Antenna connectors, used to connect the supplied wireless antennas .

ANT 2

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Front Panel
The Safe@Office 1000NW appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to
monitor the appliance’s operation.

Figure 7: Safe@Office 1000NW Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 1000NW appliance’s status LEDs, see the table
below.

Table 11: Safe@Office 1000NW Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

Power Off Power off

On (Green) Normal operation

System On (Red) Boot failed or TFTP mode

Flashing quickly (Red) High temperature or system failure

Flashing slowly (Orange) Writing update to flash memory

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Flashing quickly (Green) System boot in progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

On (Green) Normal operation

Security Off Normal operation

Flashing for 5 sec (Orange) Virus blocked

Flashing for 1 sec (Red) Hacker attack blocked

GbE Status
1000Mbps Off,
(WAN / DMZ / No Link
LINK/ACT Off
LAN 1-4)

1000Mbps Off, 10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On (Green) port

1000Mbps On (Orange), 100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

1000Mbps On (Green), 1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps Off,
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Orange),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Green),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

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VPN Off No VPN tunnel established

On (Green) VPN idle / No activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

RS232/Serial Off No data terminal connected

On (Green) Data terminal ready

Flashing (Green) Serial activity

WLAN Off WLAN not enabled/connected

WLAN connected in idle /

On (Green)
No activity

Flashing (Green) WLAN activity

USB Off No USB device connected

On (Green) USB device connected

Flashing (Green) Activity on the USB device

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Appliance

Package Contents
The Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Wireless Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• Wall mounting kit
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9)
• Two antennas
• USB extension cable
• RJ11 telephone cable

Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT or 1000BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each
computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• An 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless card installed on each wireless station
• An ADSL line suitable for your appliance model:
• For Annex A ADSL models, an ADSL over POTS line (regular telephone line)
• For Annex B ADSL models, an ADSL over ISDN line (digital line)

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• A splitter with a micro-filter, installed on all the jacks connected to the same
phone line
• If desired, you can connect your appliance to an external broadband Internet
connection via a cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet interface (RJ-45).

Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 8: Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL appliance's rear panel elements.

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Table 12: Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices

DMZ/ A dedicated Ethernet port (RJ-45) used to connect a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network. Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a
VLAN trunk.

DSL An RJ-11 ADSL port used for connecting the integrated ADSL modem to an ADSL
line.

A splitter with a micro-filter is usually required when connecting this port to the
phone jack. If unsure, check with your ADSL service provider.

Before connecting this port to the line, make sure that you are using the correct
Safe@Office model for your phone line: Annex A for POTS (regular) phone lines,
and Annex B for ISDN (digital) phone lines. Your Safe@Office model's ADSL annex
type appears on the bottom of the appliance.

Serial A serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

An RJ-45 to DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

USB A USB 2.0 port used for connecting a USB-based printer or modem

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (10 seconds or until the SYS LED begins to blink rapidly). Resets the
Safe@Office appliance to its factory defaults, and resets your firmware

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Label Description
to the version that shipped with the Safe@Office appliance. This results
in the loss of all security services and passwords and reverting to the
factory default firmware. You will have to re-configure your Safe@Office
appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

ANT 1/ Antenna connectors, used to connect the supplied wireless antennas .

ANT 2

Side Panel
The side panel includes a slot for inserting an ExpressCard cellular modem.

Figure 9: Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Appliance Side Panel

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Front Panel
The Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to
monitor the appliance’s operation.

Figure 10: Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL appliance’s status LEDs, see the
table below.

Table 13: Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

Power Off Power off

On (Green) Normal operation

System On (Red) Boot failed or TFTP mode

Flashing quickly (Red) High temperature or system failure

Flashing slowly (Orange) Writing update to flash memory

Flashing quickly (Green) System boot in progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

On (Green) Normal operation

Security Off Normal operation

Flashing for 5 sec (Orange) Virus blocked

Flashing for 1 sec (Red) Hacker attack blocked

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GbE Status
1000Mbps Off,
(LAN 1-4 / No Link
LINK/ACT Off
DMZ/WAN2)

1000Mbps Off, 10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On (Green) port

1000Mbps On (Orange), 100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

1000Mbps On (Green), 1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

LINK/ACT On port

10 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps Off,
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

100 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Orange),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

1000 Mbps link established for the corresponding

1000Mbps On (Green),
port
LINK/ACT Flashing (Green)
Data is being transmitted/received

DSL Link Off Link is down

Link Flashing Establishing ADSL connection

Link On ADSL connection established

DAT Off ADSL line is idle

DAT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

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VPN Off No VPN tunnel established

On (Green) VPN idle / No activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

RS232/Serial Off No data terminal connected

On (Green) Data terminal ready

Flashing (Green) Serial activity

USB Off No USB device connected

On (Green) USB device connected

Flashing (Green) Activity on the USB device

WLAN Off WLAN not enabled/connected

WLAN connected in idle /

On (Green)
No activity

Flashing (Green) WLAN activity

EXC Off No ExpressCard connected

On (Green) ExpressCard connected

Flashing (Green) Activity on the ExpressCard

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Package Contents
The Safe@Office 500 package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 500 Internet Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9); model SBX-166LHGE-5 only

Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• A broadband Internet connection via cable or DSL modem with Ethernet interface
(RJ-45)

Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 11: Safe@Office 500 SBX-166LHGE-5 Appliance Rear Panel

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Figure 12: Safe@Office 500 SBX-166LHGE-6 Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 500 appliance's rear panel elements.

Table 14: Safe@Office 500 Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (7 seconds). Resets the Safe@Office appliance to its factory
defaults, and resets your firmware to the version that shipped with the
Safe@Office appliance. This results in the loss of all security services
and passwords and reverting to the factory default firmware. You will
have to re-configure your Safe@Office appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

Serial A serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

Depending on the appliance model, this port may have either a DB9 RS232
connector, or an RJ-45 connector. In models with an RJ-45 connector, an RJ-45 to
DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

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Label Description

WAN Wide Area Network: An Ethernet port (RJ-45) used for connecting your broadband
modem, a wide area network router, or a network leading to the Internet.

DMZ/ A dedicated Ethernet port (RJ-45) used to connect a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network. Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a
VLAN trunk.

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices.

Front Panel
The Safe@Office 500 appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to monitor the
appliance’s operation.

Figure 13: Safe@Office 500 Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 500 appliance’s status LEDs, see the following table.

Table 15: Safe@Office 500 Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

PWR/SEC Off Power off

Flashing quickly (Green) System boot-up, or rapid deployment in

progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

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LED State Explanation

Flashing (Red) Hacker attack blocked, or error

occurred during rapid deployment
process

On (Green) Normal operation

On (Red) Error

LAN 1-4/ LINK/ACT Off, 100 Off Link is down

WAN/
DMZ/WAN2

LINK/ACT On, 100 Off 10 Mbps link established for the

corresponding port

LINK/ACT On, 100 On 100 Mbps link established for the

corresponding port

LNK/ACT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

VPN Off No VPN activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

On (Green) VPN tunnels established, no activity

Serial Off No Serial port activity

Flashing (Green) Serial port activity

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Package Contents
The Safe@Office 500 ADSL package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 500 ADSL Internet Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• Wall mounting kit
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9)
• USB extension cable
• RJ11 telephone cable

Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• An ADSL line suitable for your appliance model:
• For Annex A ADSL models, an ADSL over POTS line (regular telephone line)
• For Annex B ADSL models, an ADSL over ISDN line (digital line)
• A splitter with a micro-filter, installed on all the jacks connected to the same
phone line
• If desired, you can connect your appliance to an external broadband Internet
connection via a cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet interface (RJ-45).

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Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 14: Safe@Office 500 ADSL Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 500 ADSL appliance's rear panel elements.

Table 16: Safe@Office 500 ADSL Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (7 seconds). Resets the Safe@Office appliance to its factory
defaults, and resets your firmware to the version that shipped with the
Safe@Office appliance. This results in the loss of all security services
and passwords and reverting to the factory default firmware. You will
have to re-configure your Safe@Office appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

USB Two USB 2.0 ports used for connecting USB-based printers or modems

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Label Description

Serial An RJ-45 serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

An RJ-45 to DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

DSL An RJ-11 ADSL port used for connecting the integrated ADSL modem to an ADSL
line.

A splitter with a micro-filter is usually required when connecting this port to the
phone jack. If unsure, check with your ADSL service provider.

Before connecting this port to the line, make sure that you are using the correct
Safe@Office model for your phone line: Annex A for POTS (regular) phone lines,
and Annex B for ISDN (digital) phone lines. Your Safe@Office model's ADSL annex
type appears on the bottom of the appliance.

DMZ/ A dedicated Ethernet port (RJ-45) used to connect a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network. Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a
VLAN trunk.

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices.

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Front Panel
The Safe@Office 500 ADSL appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to
monitor the appliance’s operation.

Figure 15: Safe@Office 500 ADSL Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 500 ADSL appliance’s status LEDs, see the
following table.

Table 17: Safe@Office 500 ADSL Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

PWR/SEC Off Power off

Flashing quickly (Green) System boot-up, or rapid deployment in

progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

Flashing (Red) Hacker attack blocked, or error

occurred during rapid deployment
process

On (Green) Normal operation

On (Red) Error

LAN 1-4/ LINK/ACT Off, 100 Off Link is down

DMZ/WAN2

LINK/ACT On, 100 Off 10 Mbps link established for the

corresponding port

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LED State Explanation

LINK/ACT On, 100 On 100 Mbps link established for the

corresponding port

LNK/ACT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

DSL Link Off Link is down

Link Flashing Establishing ADSL connection

Link On ADSL connection established

DAT Off ADSL line is idle

DAT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

VPN Off No VPN activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

On (Green) VPN tunnels established, no activity

Serial Off No Serial port activity

Flashing (Green) Serial port activity

USB Off No USB port activity

Flashing (Green) USB port activity

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Package Contents
The Safe@Office 500W package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 500W Internet Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• Wall mounting kit
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9); model SBXW-166LHGE-5 only
• Two antennas
• USB extension cable

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Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• An 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11 Super G wireless card installed on each wireless
station
• A broadband Internet connection via cable or DSL modem with Ethernet interface
(RJ-45)

Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 16: Safe@Office 500W SBXW-166LHGE-5 Appliance Rear Panel

Figure 17: Safe@Office 500W SBXW-166LHGE-6 Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 500W appliance's rear panel elements.

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Table 18: Safe@Office 500W Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (7 seconds). Resets the Safe@Office appliance to its factory
defaults, and resets your firmware to the version that shipped with the
Safe@Office appliance. This results in the loss of all security services
and passwords and reverting to the factory default firmware. You will
have to re-configure your Safe@Office appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

USB Two USB 2.0 ports used for connecting USB-based printers or modems

Serial A serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

Depending on the appliance model, this port may have either a DB9 RS232
connector, or an RJ-45 connector. In models with an RJ-45 connector, an RJ-45 to
DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

WAN Wide Area Network: An Ethernet port (RJ-45) used for connecting your broadband
modem, a wide area network router, or a network leading to the Internet.

DMZ/ A dedicated Ethernet port (RJ-45) used to connect a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network. Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a
VLAN trunk.

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Label Description

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices.

ANT 1/ Antenna connectors, used to connect the supplied wireless antennas .

ANT 2

Front Panel
The Safe@Office 500W appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to monitor
the appliance’s operation.

Figure 18: Safe@Office 500W Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 500W appliance’s status LEDs, see the following
table.

Table 19: Safe@Office 500W Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

PWR/SEC Off Power off

Flashing quickly (Green) System boot-up, or rapid deployment in

progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

Flashing (Red) Hacker attack blocked, or error occurred during

rapid deployment process

On (Green) Normal operation

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LED State Explanation

On (Red) Error

Flashing (Orange) Software update in progress

LAN 1-4/ LINK/ACT Off, 100 Off Link is down

WAN/
DMZ/WAN2

LINK/ACT On, 100 Off 10 Mbps link established for the corresponding
port

LINK/ACT On, 100 On 100 Mbps link established for the corresponding
port

LNK/ACT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

VPN Off No VPN activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

On (Green) VPN tunnels established, no activity

Serial Off No Serial port activity

Flashing (Green) Serial port activity

USB Off No USB port activity

Flashing (Green) USB port activity

WLAN Off No WLAN activity

Flashing (Green) WLAN activity

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Appliance

Package Contents
The Safe@Office 500W ADSL package includes the following:
• Safe@Office 500W ADSL Internet Security Appliance
• Power adapter
• CAT5 Straight-through Ethernet cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Documentation CDROM
• Wall mounting kit
• RS232 serial adaptor (RJ45 to DB9)
• Two antennas
• USB extension cable
• RJ11 telephone cable

Network Requirements
• 10BaseT or 100BaseT Network Interface Card installed on each computer
• CAT 5 STP (Category 5 Shielded Twisted Pair) Straight Through Ethernet cable
for each attached device
• An ADSL line suitable for your appliance model:
• For Annex A ADSL models, an ADSL over POTS line (regular telephone line)
• For Annex B ADSL models, an ADSL over ISDN line (digital line)
• A splitter with a micro-filter, installed on all the jacks connected to the same
phone line

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• If desired, you can connect your appliance to an external broadband Internet

connection via a cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet interface (RJ-45).
• An 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11 Super G wireless card installed on each wireless
station

Rear Panel
All physical connections (network and power) are made via the rear panel of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Figure 19: Safe@Office 500W ADSL Appliance Rear Panel

The following table lists the Safe@Office 500W ADSL appliance's rear panel elements.

Table 20: Safe@Office 500W ADSL Appliance Rear Panel Elements

Label Description

PWR A power jack used for supplying power to the unit. Connect the supplied power
adapter to this jack.

RESET A button used for rebooting the Safe@Office appliance or resetting the Safe@Office
appliance to its factory defaults. You need to use a pointed object to press this
button.
• Short press. Reboots the Safe@Office appliance
• Long press (7 seconds). Resets the Safe@Office appliance to its factory
defaults, and resets your firmware to the version that shipped with the
Safe@Office appliance. This results in the loss of all security services
and passwords and reverting to the factory default firmware. You will
have to re-configure your Safe@Office appliance.

Do not reset the unit without consulting your system administrator.

USB Two USB 2.0 ports used for connecting USB-based printers or modems

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Label Description

Serial An RJ-45 serial (RS-232) port used for connecting computers in order to access the
Safe@Office CLI (Command Line Interface), or for connecting an external dialup
modem.

An RJ-45 to DB9 converter is supplied for your convenience.

Warning: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 serial port.

DSL An RJ-11 ADSL port used for connecting the integrated ADSL modem to an ADSL
line.

A splitter with a micro-filter is usually required when connecting this port to the
phone jack. If unsure, check with your ADSL service provider.

Before connecting this port to the line, make sure that you are using the correct
Safe@Office model for your phone line: Annex A for POTS (regular) phone lines,
and Annex B for ISDN (digital) phone lines. Your Safe@Office model's ADSL annex
type appears on the bottom of the appliance.

DMZ/ A dedicated Ethernet port (RJ-45) used to connect a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
WAN2 computer or network. Alternatively, can serve as a secondary WAN port or as a
VLAN trunk.

LAN 1-4 Local Area Network switch: Four Ethernet ports (RJ-45) used for connecting
computers or other network devices.

ANT1 / Antenna connectors, used to connect the supplied wireless antennas .

ANT2

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Front Panel
The Safe@Office 500W ADSL appliance includes several status LEDs that enable you to
monitor the appliance’s operation.

Figure 20: Safe@Office 500W ADSL Appliance Front Panel

For an explanation of the Safe@Office 500W ADSL appliance’s status LEDs, see the
following table.

Table 21: Safe@Office 500W ADSL Appliance Status LEDs

LED State Explanation

PWR/SEC Off Power off

Flashing quickly (Green) System boot-up, or rapid deployment in

progress

Flashing slowly (Green) Establishing Internet connection

Flashing (Red) Hacker attack blocked, or error

occurred during rapid deployment
process

On (Green) Normal operation

On (Red) Error

LAN 1-4/ LINK/ACT Off, 100 Off Link is down

DMZ/WAN2

LINK/ACT On, 100 Off 10 Mbps link established for the

corresponding port

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LED State Explanation

LINK/ACT On, 100 On 100 Mbps link established for the

corresponding port

LNK/ACT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

DSL Link Off Link is down

Link Flashing Establishing ADSL connection

Link On ADSL connection established

DAT Off ADSL line is idle

DAT Flashing Data is being transmitted/received

VPN Off No VPN activity

Flashing (Green) VPN activity

On (Green) VPN tunnels established, no activity

Serial Off No Serial port activity

Flashing (Green) Serial port activity

USB Off No USB port activity

Flashing (Green) USB port activity

WLAN Off No WLAN activity

Flashing (Green) WLAN activity

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Contacting Technical Support

In case of a problem with your Safe@Office appliance, see
http://www.sofaware.com/support.
You can also download the latest version of this guide from the site.

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Chapter 2

Safe@Office Security
This chapter explains the basic security concepts on which Safe@Office security is based.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Introduction to Information Security ..........................................................71
The Safe@Office Firewall ..........................................................................76

Introduction to Information Security

Network security is but a small part of information security, which in turn is only a fraction
of general security. In order to understand why the Safe@Office appliance is the best
product for securing the business network, we must first examine information security
requirements in general.

Information is Valuable!
The most valuable asset an organization has is its information. The type of information
maintained by an organization depends on the organization's type and purpose. For example:
• Almost every organization stores information about its operations, such as
employees' names and other personal details, salaries, and so on.
• Depending on the role of different governmental offices, they may store personal
information about citizens, residential addresses, car licenses registration, and so
on.
• The army stores information about its soldiers, weapons inventory, and
intelligence information about other armies. Much of this information is
confidential.
• A bank stores information about its customers' accounts, their money transactions,
ATM machine access codes, and so on. Much of this information is confidential.

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• Commercial companies store information about their revenues, business and

marketing plans, current and future product lines, information about competitors,
and so on.
Just as the type of information may differ from organization to organization, the form in
which it is stored may vary. For example, some forms of information are:
• Information recorded in written media, such as paper documents, books, and files
• Knowledge that is stored in a person's mind and can be exchanged verbally
• Information stored on electronic media, such as computers' hard drives, CDs, and
tapes
The form in which an organization stores its information may make the information more or
less accessible to people outside the organization.

Why Protect Business Information?

There are various reasons why it is necessary to protect business information:
• To prevent the theft, abuse, misuse, or any form of damage to crucial information
For example, no business wants to find its customer list or future secret product line
plans in the hands of the competition.
• To comply with local laws
Local laws may enforce the protection, integrity, and availability of specific
information, such as an individual's personal details, in order to respect the individual's
right to privacy. Local laws may also enforce the security requirements made in the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• To comply with another organization's security requirements
Some organizations require their business partners to comply with international
standards of security.

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Information Security Challenges

The challenges of information security can be divided into the following areas:
• Confidentiality and Privacy - Ensuring that only the intended recipients can read
certain information
• Authentication - Ensuring that information is actually sent by the stated sender
• Integrity - Ensuring that the original information was not altered and that no one
tampered with it
• Availability - Ensuring that important information can be accessed at all times and
places

The Security Policy

In order to meet these challenges, an organization must create and enforce a security policy.
A security policy is a set of rules that defines how and by whom sensitive information should
be accessed, handled, and distributed, both within and outside of the organization. For
example, a security policy may include the following rules regarding visitors who arrive at
an enterprise building's lobby:
• Visitors must sign in at the entrance desk.
• Visitors must wear a visitor badge and be escorted while in the building.
• Visitors cannot use their badge to open electronic doors.
Other types of security policy rules and measures might be:
• Only the executive manager has access to financial reports.
• Visitors must open their bags for a security check.
• Surveillance cameras should be positioned in the area of the building.
• Passwords must be changed on a daily basis.
• Confidential papers must be shredded after use.
An organization's security policy is usually designed by a person who is in charge of
handling all security matters for the organization. This person is called a security manager.

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In order for a security policy be effective, it must be accompanied by the following

measures:
• Awareness - A security policy must be accompanied by steps taken to increase the
employees' awareness of security issues. If employees are unaware of a security
policy rule and the reason for it, they are likely to break it.
• Enforcement - To enforce a security policy, an organization can take various
measures, both human and electronic. For example:
• Installing surveillance cameras in strategic locations throughout the
organization
• Positioning human guards who have the authority to prevent other people from
entering the premises or certain areas on the premises
• Installing alarms that are triggered upon certain conditions
• Using magnetic identification tags to enforce and log access permissions to
different areas on the premises
• Using “red phones” to encrypt highly confidential voice phone calls
• Updating - A security policy is a living thing that must be updated from time to
time according to changing situations.
Unfortunately, even when a security policy is accompanied by these measures, its
effectiveness is limited against a person with malicious intent.

Computer and Network Security

A great deal of an organization's existing information is processed and stored electronically
by single (standalone) computers or computer networks. Therefore, an attack on an
organization's computers or computer networks can result in extensive information theft or
abuse. However, computers and computer networks today are not just tools used to store
information; they are the heart of an organization's operations and crucial to its
communication and business transactions. For example:
• Nowadays, most of an organization's communication and business transactions
are conducted via email (regardless of the organization's size).
• Online stores process orders and supply products over the Internet.
• Emerging technology today allows an organization's branch offices to
communicate, share data, and even establish low-cost VoIP (Voice over IP)
communications, rather then using the traditional phone system.

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• Applications are hosted on a main computer rather than on personal workstations.

This helps organizations share application resources. For example, in service
departments, the customer database is located on a main computer, while all
customer relations transactions are managed by software clients running on the
agents' computers.
• In order to withdraw money from any ATM machine, your PIN and the details on
your magnetic card are scanned and verified against the details on the main bank
computer.
• A department store in New York can query the inventory of the main warehouse
located in Chicago and enter orders for missing products, all in real time.
In other words, on top of the damage done by computer information theft or abuse,
unauthorized access to a computer or a computer network can seriously damage the entire
organization's essential operations, communications, and productivity. For example:
• An online store's Web site can be hacked, so customers cannot enter orders.
• An unauthorized user can take advantage of an organization's email server to send
unsolicited bulks of email. As a result, the organization's Internet communication
lines will be overloaded, and employees in the organization will be unable to send
or receive emails.
Since computer and network security has become a central part of information and general
security, security managers must either have an understanding of computers and networking,
or work closely with network administrators and network security specialists.

Network Security and the Small Business

Network security has been and continues to be a major concern for large, enterprise-sized
organizations. However, small businesses are no less of a target for Internet attacks, and they
require a similar network security level, for the following reasons:
• Small business owners lack awareness of network security and unwittingly leave
the door open to threats from within the network. For example, peer-to-peer
applications are a source of virus-infected files, Trojans, and worms, any of which
can be used to steal confidential information such as credit card numbers;
however, many small business owners are unaware of the risk, and therefore do
not block their employees from using peer-to-peer applications.

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• Large businesses have the funds and expertise to constantly enhance their security
and are therefore a difficult target for hackers. This makes small businesses a far
more attractive target for network attacks.
• The state's awareness of privacy and data protection is enforced through
legislation. For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) that was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996 gives patients access to
their medical files electronically, and therefore strictly defines the requirements
for protecting electronic confidential data.
Not only are small businesses more vulnerable to Internet attacks, but due to their relative
lack of technical and financial resources, they may suffer more damage than large
organizations and the recovery may be more difficult.

The Safe@Office Firewall

What Is a Firewall?
The most effective way to secure an Internet link is to put a firewall between the local
network and the Internet. A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to
or from a secured network. Firewalls act as locked doors between internal and external
networks: data that meets certain requirements is allowed through, while unauthorized data
is not.
To provide robust security, a firewall must track and control the flow of communication
passing through it. To reach control decisions for TCP/IP-based services, (such as whether
to accept, reject, authenticate, encrypt, and/or log communication attempts), a firewall must
obtain, store, retrieve, and manipulate information derived from all communication layers
and other applications.

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Security Requirements
In order to make control decisions for new communication attempts, it is not sufficient for
the firewall to examine packets in isolation. Depending upon the communication attempt,
both the communication state (derived from past communications) and the application state
(derived from other applications) may be critical in the control decision. Thus, to ensure the
highest level of security, a firewall must be capable of accessing, analyzing, and utilizing the
following:
• Communication information - Information from all seven layers in the packet
• Communication-derived state - The state derived from previous communications.
For example, the outgoing PORT command of an FTP session could be saved so
that an incoming FTP data connection can be verified against it.
• Application-derived state - The state information derived from other applications.
For example, a previously authenticated user would be allowed access through the
firewall for authorized services only.
• Information manipulation - The ability to perform logical or arithmetic functions
on data in any part of the packet. For example, the ability to encrypt packets.

Old Firewall Technologies

Older firewall technologies, such as packet filtering and application-layer gateways, are still
in use in some environments. It is important to familiarize yourself with these technologies,
so as to better understand the benefits and advantages of the Check Point Stateful Inspection
firewall technology.

Packet Filters
Historically implemented on routers, packet filters filter user-defined content, such as IP
addresses. They examine a packet at the network or transport layer and are
application-independent, which allows them to deliver good performance and scalability.
Packet filters are the least secure type of firewall, as they are not application-aware, meaning
that they cannot understand the context of a given communication. This makes them
relatively easy targets for unauthorized entry to a network. A limitation of this type of
filtering is its inability to provide security for basic protocols.

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Packet filters have the following advantages and disadvantages:

Table 22: Packet Filter Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages

Application independence Low security

High performance No screening above the network layer

Scalability

Application-Layer Gateways
Application-layer gateways improve security by examining all application layers, bringing
context information into the decision-making process. However, the method they use to do
this disrupts the client/server model, reducing scalability. Ordinarily, a client sends requests
for information or action according to a specific protocol, and the server responds, all in one
connection. With application-layer gateways, each client/server communications requires
two connections: one from a client to a proxy, and one from a proxy to a server. In addition,
each proxy requires a different process (or daemon), making support for new applications a
problem.
Application-layer gateways have the following advantages and disadvantages:

Table 23: Application-Layer Gateway Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages

Good security Poor performance

Full application-layer awareness Limited application support

Poor scalability (breaks the client/server model)

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Check Point Stateful Inspection Technology

Invented by Check Point, Stateful Inspection is the industry standard for network security
solutions. A powerful inspection module examines every packet, ensuring that packets do
not enter a network unless they comply with the network's security policy.
Stateful Inspection technology implements all necessary firewall capabilities between the
data and network layers. Packets are intercepted at the network layer for best performance
(as in packet filters), but the data derived from layers 3-7 is accessed and analyzed for
improved security (compared to layers 4-7 in application-layer gateways). Stateful
Inspection incorporates communication and application-derived state and context
information, which is stored and updated dynamically. This provides cumulative data
against which subsequent communication attempts can be evaluated. Stateful Inspection
also delivers the ability to create virtual-session information for tracking connectionless
protocols, such as UDP-based and RPC applications.
Safe@Office appliances use Stateful Inspection technology to analyze all packet
communication layers and extract the relevant communication and application state
information. The Safe@Office appliance is installed at the entry point to your network, and
serves as the gateway for the internal network computers. In this ideal location, the
inspection module can inspect all traffic before it reaches the network.

Packet State and Context Information

To track and act on both state and context information for an application is to treat that traffic
statefully. The following are examples of state and context-related information that a
firewall should track and analyze:
• Packet-header information (source and destination address, protocol, source and
destination port, and packet length)
• Connection state information (which ports are being opened for which
connection)
• TCP and IP fragmentation data (including fragments and sequence numbers)
• Packet reassembly, application type, and context verification (to verify that the
packet belongs to the communication session)
• Packet arrival and departure interface on the firewall
• Layer 2 information (such as VLAN ID and MAC address)
• Date and time of packet arrival or departure

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The Safe@Office firewall examines IP addresses, port numbers, and any other information
required. It understands the internal structures of the IP protocol family and applications,
and is able to extract data from a packet's application content and store it, to provide context
in cases where the application does not provide it. The Safe@Office firewall also stores and
updates the state and context information in dynamic tables, providing cumulative data
against which it inspects subsequent communications.

The Stateful Inspection Advantage - Passive FTP Example

In order to discuss the strength of Stateful Inspection technology in comparison to the other
firewall technologies mentioned, we will examine the Passive FTP protocol and the ways
that firewalls handle Passive FTP traffic pass-through.
FTP connections are unique, since they are established using two sessions or channels: one
for command (AKA control) and one for data. The following table describes the steps of
establishing a Passive FTP connection, where:
• C is the client port used in the command session,
• D is the client port used in the data session, and
• P is the server port used in the data session.

Table 24: Establishment of Passive FTP Connection

Step Channel Description Source TCP Destination TCP

Type Source Destination
Port Port

1 CMD Client initiates a FTP C > 1023 FTP server 21

PASV command to client
the FTP server on
port 21

2 CMD Server responds FTP 21 FTP client C

with data port server
information P >
1023

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Step Channel Description Source TCP Destination TCP

Type Source Destination
Port Port

3 Data Client initiates data FTP D > 1023 FTP server P

connection to server client
on port P

4 Data Server FTP P FTP client D

acknowledges data server
connection

The following diagram demonstrates the establishment of a Passive FTP connection through
a firewall protecting the FTP server.

Figure 21: Establishment of Passive FTP Connection

From the FTP server's perspective, the following connections are established:
• Command connection from the client on a port greater than 1023, to the server on
port 21
• Data connection from the client on a port greater than 1023, to the server on a port
greater than 1023
The fact that both of the channels are established by the client presents a challenge for the
firewall protecting the FTP server: while a firewall can easily be configured to identify
incoming command connections over the default port 21, it must also be able to handle
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FTP client-server communication. The following table examines how different firewall
technologies handle this challenge:

Table 25: Firewall Technologies and Passive FTP Connections

Firewall Technology Action

Packet Filter Packet filters can handle outbound FTP connections in either of the
following ways:
• By leaving the entire upper range of ports (greater than
1023) open. While this allows the file transfer session to
take place over the dynamically allocated port, it also
exposes the internal network.
• By shutting down the entire upper range of ports. While this
secures the internal network, it also blocks other services.

Thus packet filters' handling of Passive FTP comes at the expense of

either application support or security.

Application-Layer Gateway Application-layer gateways use an FTP proxy that acts as a

(Proxy) go-between for all client-server sessions.

This approach overcomes the limitations of packet filtering by bringing

application-layer awareness to the decision process; however, it also
takes a high toll on performance. In addition, each service requires its
own proxy (an FTP proxy for FTP sessions, an HTTP proxy for HTTP
session, and so on), and since the application-layer gateway can only
support a certain number of proxies, its usefulness and scalability is
limited. Finally, this approach exposes the operating system to external
threats.

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Firewall Technology Action

Stateful Inspection Firewall A Stateful Inspection firewall examines the FTP application-layer data
in an FTP session. When the client initiates a command session, the
firewall extracts the port number from the request. The firewall then
records both the client and server's IP addresses and port numbers in
an FTP-data pending request list. When the client later attempts to
initiate a data connection, the firewall compares the connection
request's parameters (ports and IP addresses) to the information in the
FTP-data pending request list, to determine whether the connection
attempt is legitimate.

Since the FTP-data pending request list is dynamic, the firewall can
ensure that only the required FTP ports open. When the session is
closed, the firewall immediately closes the ports, guaranteeing the FTP
server's continued security.

What Other Stateful Inspection Firewalls Cannot Do

The level of security that a stateful firewall provides is determined by the richness of data
tracked, and how thoroughly the data is analyzed. Treating traffic statefully requires
application awareness. Firewalls without application awareness must open a range of ports
for certain applications, which leads to exploitable holes in the firewall and violates security
“best practices”.
TCP packet reassembly on all services and applications is a fundamental requirement for
any Stateful Inspection firewall. Without this capability, fragmented packets of legitimate
connections may be dropped, or those carrying network attacks may be allowed to enter a
network. The implications in either case are potentially severe. When a truly stateful firewall
receives fragmented packets, the packets are reassembled into their original form. The entire
stream of data is analyzed for conformity to protocol definition and for packet-payload
validity.
True Stateful Inspection means tracking the state and context of all communications. This
requires a detailed level of application awareness. The Safe@Office appliance provides true
Stateful Inspection.

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Chapter 3

Installing and Setting Up Safe@Office

This chapter describes how to properly set up and install your Safe@Office appliance in
your networking environment.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Before You Install the Safe@Office Appliance .........................................85
Appliance Installation .................................................................................99
Wall Mounting the Safe@Office Appliance.............................................103
Securing the Safe@Office Appliance against Theft .................................105
Setting Up the Safe@Office Appliance ....................................................107

Before You Install the Safe@Office Appliance

Prior to connecting and setting up your Safe@Office appliance for operation, you must do
the following:
• Check if TCP/IP Protocol is installed on your computer.
• Check your computer’s TCP/IP settings to make sure it obtains its IP address
automatically.
Refer to the relevant section in this guide in accordance with the operating system that runs
on your computer. The sections below will guide you through the TCP/IP setup and
installation process.

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Windows Vista
Checking the TCP/IP Installation
1. Click Start > Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.

2. Under Network and Internet, click View network status and tasks.

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The Network Sharing Center screen appears.

3. In the Tasks pane, click Manage network connections.

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The Network Connections screen appears.

4. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.

The Local Area Connection Status window opens.

5. Click Properties.

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The Local Area Connection Properties window opens.

6. Check if Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) appears in the list box and if it is
properly configured with the Ethernet card installed on your computer.

TCP/IP Settings
1. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, double-click the Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) component, or select it and click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window appears.

2. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.

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Note: Normally, it is not recommended to assign a static IP address to your PC but

rather to obtain an IP address automatically. If for some reason you need to assign a
static IP address, select Specify an IP address, type in an IP address in the range of
192.168.10.129-254, enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field, and click OK to
save the new settings.

(Note that 192.168.10 is the default value, and it may vary if you changed it in the
Network > My Network page.)
3. Click the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button.
4. Click OK to save the new settings.
Your computer is now ready to access your Safe@Office appliance.

Windows 2000/XP
Checking the TCP/IP Installation
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.

2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

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The Network and Dial-up Connections window appears.

3. Right-click the icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu that
opens.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.

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4. In the above window, check if TCP/IP appears in the components list and if it is
properly configured with the Ethernet card installed on your computer. If TCP/IP
does not appear in the Components list, you must install it as described in the
next section.

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Installing TCP/IP Protocol

1. In the Local Area Connection Properties window click Install.
The Select Network Component Type window appears.

2. Select Protocol and click Add.

The Select Network Protocol window appears.

3. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK.

TCP/IP protocol is installed on your computer.

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TCP/IP Settings
1. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, double-click the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) component, or select it and click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens.

2. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.

Note: Normally, it is not recommended to assign a static IP address to your PC but

rather to obtain an IP address automatically. If for some reason you need to assign a
static IP address, select Specify an IP address, type in an IP address in the range of
192.168.10.129-254, enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field, and click OK to
save the new settings.

(Note that 192.168.10 is the default value, and it may vary if you changed it in the
Network > My Network page.)
3. Click the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button.
4. Click OK to save the new settings.
Your computer is now ready to access your Safe@Office appliance.

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Mac OS
Use the following procedure for setting up the TCP/IP Protocol.
1. Choose Apple Menus -> Control Panels -> TCP/IP.
The TCP/IP window appears.

2. Click the Connect via drop-down list, and select Ethernet.

3. Click the Configure drop-down list, and select Using DHCP Server.
4. Close the window and save the setup.

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Mac OS-X
Use the following procedure for setting up the TCP/IP Protocol.
1. Choose Apple -> System Preferences.
The System Preferences window appears.

2. Click Network.

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The Network window appears.

3. Click Configure.

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TCP/IP configuration fields appear.

4. Click the Configure IPv4 drop-down list, and select Using DHCP.
5. Click Apply Now.

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Appliance Installation
Installing Non-ADSL Models

To install the Safe@Office appliance

1. Verify that you have the correct cable type.
For information, see Network Requirements on page 61.
2. Connect the LAN cable:
a. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the appliance's LAN ports.
b. Connect the other end to PCs, hubs, or other network devices.
3. Connect the WAN cable:
a) Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the appliance's Ethernet WAN port.
a. Connect the other end of the cable to a cable modem, DSL modem, or
office network.
4. Connect the power adapter to the appliance's power socket, labeled PWR.
5. Plug the power adapter into the wall electrical outlet.

Warning: The Safe@Office appliance power adapter is compatible with either 100, 120
or 230 VAC input power. Verify that the wall outlet voltage is compatible with the
voltage specified on your power adapter. Failure to observe this warning may result in
injuries or damage to equipment.

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Figure 22: Typical Connection Diagram

Installing ADSL Models

To install the Safe@Office appliance

1. Verify that you have the correct cable type.
For information, see Network Requirements on page 61.
2. Connect the LAN cable:
a. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the appliance's LAN ports.
b. Connect the other end to PCs, hubs, or other network devices.
3. Connect the ADSL cable:
a. Connect one end of the telephone cable to the appliance's DSL port.
b. Connect the other end of the cable to the ADSL line or micro-filter.
In most cases, a micro-filter is required for each phone jack on your line. The
micro-filter prevents the standard phone lines from interfering with your ADSL
service. Check with your service provider whether a micro-filter is required at your
location.

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4. To use the appliance with a non-ADSL connection, or with an existing ADSL

modem, connect an Ethernet cable:
a. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the appliance's DMZ/WAN2 port.
b. Connect the other end of the cable to an external cable modem, DSL
modem, or office network.
5. Connect the power adapter to the appliance's power socket, labeled PWR.
6. Plug the power adapter into the wall electrical outlet.

Warning: The Safe@Office appliance power adapter is compatible with either 100, 120
or 230 VAC input power. Verify that the wall outlet voltage is compatible with the
voltage specified on your power adapter. Failure to observe this warning may result in
injuries or damage to equipment.

Figure 23: Typical Connection Diagram

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Cascading Your Appliance

The Safe@Office appliance protects all computers and network devices that are connected
to its LAN and DMZ ports. If desired, you can increase the appliance's port capacity by
cascading hubs or switches.

To cascade the Safe@Office appliance to a hub or switch

1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable to one of the appliance's LAN ports or to its
DMZ/WAN2 Ethernet port.
The Safe@Office appliance automatically detects cable types, so you can use either a
straight-through or crossed Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet hub or switch.
3. Connect additional computers and network devices to the hub or switch as
desired.

Preparing the Appliance for a Wireless Connection

To prepare the Safe@Office wireless appliance for a wireless connection

1. Connect the antennas that came with your Safe@Office wireless appliance to
the antenna connectors in the appliance's rear panel.
2. Bend the antennas at the hinges, so that they point upwards.

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Connecting the Appliance to Network Printers

In models with a print server, you can connect network printers.

To connect network printers

1. Connect one end of a USB cable to one of the appliance's USB ports.
If needed, you can use the provided USB extension cord.
2. Connect the other end to a printer or a USB 2.0 hub.

Warning: Verify that the USB devices' power requirement does not exceed the
appliance's USB power adapter capabilities. Failure to observe this warning may
cause damage to the appliance and void the warranty.
For information on setting up network printers, see Setting up Network Printers on page
766.

Wall Mounting the Safe@Office Appliance

For your convenience, the Safe@Office appliance includes a wall mounting kit, which
consists of two plastic conical anchors and two cross-head screws.

To mount the Safe@Office appliance on the wall

1. Decide where you want to mount your Safe@Office appliance.
2. Decide on the mounting orientation.
You can mount the appliance on the wall facing up, down, left, or right.

Note: Mounting the appliance with the ports facing upwards is not recommended, as dust
might accumulate in unused ports.

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3. Mark two drill holes on the wall, in accordance with the following sketch:

4. Drill two 3.5 mm diameter holes, approximately 25 mm deep.

5. Insert two plastic conical anchors into the holes.

Note: The conical anchors you received with your Safe@Office appliance are suitable
for concrete walls. If you want to mount the appliance on a plaster wall, you must use
anchors that are suitable for plaster walls.
6. Insert the two screws you received with your Safe@Office appliance into the
plastic conical anchors, and turn them until they protrude approximately 5 mm
from the wall.
7. Align the holes on the Safe@Office appliance's underside with the screws on
the wall, then push the appliance in and down.

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Your Safe@Office appliance is wall mounted. You can now connect it to your
computer.

Securing the Safe@Office Appliance against Theft

The Safe@Office appliance features a security slot to the rear of the right panel, which
enables you to secure your appliance against theft, using an anti-theft security device.

Note: Anti-theft security devices are available at most computer hardware stores.

This procedure explains how to install a looped security cable on your appliance. A looped
security cable typically includes the parts shown in the diagram below.

Figure 24: Looped Security Cable

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While these parts may differ between devices, all looped security cables include a bolt with
knobs, as shown in the diagram below:

Figure 25: Looped Security Cable Bolt

The bolt has two states, Open and Closed, and is used to connect the looped security cable to
the appliance's security slot.

To install an anti-theft device on the Safe@Office appliance

1. If your anti-theft device has a combination lock, set the desired code, as
described in the documentation that came with your device.
2. Connect the anti-theft device's loop to any sturdy mounting point, as described
in the documentation that came with your device.
3. Slide the anti-theft device's bolt to the Open position.
4. Insert the bolt into the Safe@Office appliance's security slot, then slide the bolt
to the Closed position until the bolts holes are aligned.

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5. Thread the anti-theft device's pin through the bolt’s holes, and insert the pin into
the main body of the anti-theft device, as described in the documentation that
came with your device.

Setting Up the Safe@Office Appliance

After you have installed the Safe@Office appliance, you must set it up using the steps shown
below.
When setting up your Safe@Office appliance for the first time after installation, these steps
follow each other automatically. After you have logged in and set up your password, the
Safe@Office Setup Wizard automatically opens and displays the dialog boxes for
performing the initial configuration of the router. If desired, you can exit the Setup Wizard
and perform each of these steps separately.

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Logging in to the Safe@Office Portal and setting up your password

Initial Login to the Safe@Office Portal on page 111

Configuring an Internet connection

Using the Internet Wizard on page 124

Setting the time on your Safe@Office appliance

Setting the Time on the Appliance on page 732

Setting up a wireless network (wireless appliances only)

Configuring a Wireless Network on page 303

Installing the Product Key

Upgrading Your Software Product on page 718

Setting up subscription services

Connecting to a Service Center on page 587

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You can access the Setup Wizard at any time after initial setup, using the procedure below.

To access the Setup Wizard

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Firmware tab.
The Firmware page appears.

2. Click Safe@Office Setup Wizard.

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The Safe@Office Setup Wizard opens with the Welcome page displayed.

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Chapter 4

Getting Started
This chapter contains all the information you need in order to get started using your
Safe@Office appliance.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Initial Login to the Safe@Office Portal....................................................111
Logging in to the Safe@Office Portal ......................................................114
Accessing the Safe@Office Portal Remotely Using HTTPS ...................116
Using the Safe@Office Portal ..................................................................118
Logging Out .............................................................................................122

Initial Login to the Safe@Office Portal

The first time you log in to the Safe@Office Portal, you must set up your password.

To log in to the Safe@Office Portal for the first time

1. Browse to http://my.firewall.

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The initial login page appears.

2. Type a password both in the Password and the Confirm password fields.

Note: The password must be five to 25 characters (letters or numbers).

Note: You can change your username and password at any time. For further
information, see Changing Your Password on page 673.

3. Click OK.

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The Safe@Office Setup Wizard opens, with the Welcome page displayed.

4. Configure your Internet connection using one of the following ways:

• Internet Wizard
The Internet Wizard is the first part of the Setup Wizard, and it takes you through
basic Internet connection setup, step by step. For information on using the Internet
Wizard, see Using the Internet Wizard on page 124.
After you have completed the Internet Wizard, the Setup Wizard continues to guide
you through appliance setup. For more information, see Setting Up the
Safe@Office Appliance on page 107.
• Internet Setup
Internet Setup offers advanced setup options, such as configuring two Internet
connections. To use Internet Setup, click Cancel and refer to Using Internet Setup
on page 139.

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Logging in to the Safe@Office Portal

Note: By default, HTTP and HTTPS access to the Safe@Office Portal is not allowed
from the WLAN, unless you do one of the following:
• Configure a specific firewall rule to allow access from the WLAN. See
Using Rules on page 398.
Or
• Enable HTTPS access from the Internet. See Configuring HTTPS on
page 724.

To log in to the Safe@Office Portal

1. Do one of the following:
• Browse to http://my.firewall.
Or
• To log in through HTTPS (locally or remotely), follow the procedure
Accessing the Safe@Office Portal Remotely on page 116.

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The login page appears.

2. Type your username and password.

3. Click OK.

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The Welcome page appears.

Accessing the Safe@Office Portal Remotely Using

HTTPS

You can access the Safe@Office Portal remotely (from the Internet) through HTTPS.
HTTPS is a protocol for accessing a secure Web server. It is used to transfer confidential
user information. If desired, you can also use HTTPS to access the Safe@Office Portal from
your internal network.

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Note: In order to access the Safe@Office Portal remotely using HTTPS, you must first
do both of the following:
• Configure your password, using HTTP. See Initial Login to the
Safe@Office Portal on page 111.
• Configure HTTPS Remote Access. See Configuring HTTPS on page
724.

Note: Your browser must support 128-bit cipher strength. To check your browser's
cipher strength, open Internet Explorer and click Help > About Internet Explorer.

To access the Safe@Office Portal from your internal network

• Browse to https://my.firewall.
(Note that the URL starts with “https”, not “http”.)
The Safe@Office Portal appears.

To access the Safe@Office Portal from the Internet

• Browse to https://<firewall_IP_address>:981.
(Note that the URL starts with “https”, not “http”.)
The following things happen in the order below:
If this is your first attempt to access the Safe@Office Portal through HTTPS, the
certificate in the Safe@Office appliance is not yet known to the browser, so the Security
Alert dialog box appears.
To avoid seeing this dialog box again, install the certificate of the destination
Safe@Office appliance. If you are using Internet Explorer 6, do the following:
a. Click View Certificate.
The Certificate dialog box appears, with the General tab displayed.
b. Click Install Certificate.
The Certificate Import Wizard opens.
c. Click Next.
d. Click Next.
e. Click Finish.
f. Click Yes.

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g. Click OK.
The Security Alert dialog box reappears.
h. Click Yes.
The Safe@Office Portal appears.

Using the Safe@Office Portal

The Safe@Office Portal is a Web-based management interface, which enables you to
manage and configure the Safe@Office appliance operation and options.
The Safe@Office Portal consists of three major elements.

Table 26: Safe@Office Portal Elements

Element Description

Main menu Used for navigating between the various topics (such as Reports, Security,
and Setup).

Main frame Displays information and controls related to the selected topic. The main frame
may also contain tabs that allow you to view different pages related to the
selected topic.

Status bar Shows your Internet connection and managed services status.

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Figure 26: Safe@Office Portal

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Main Menu
The main menu includes the following submenus.

Table 27: Main Menu Submenus

This submenu… Does this…

Welcome Displays general welcome information.

Reports Provides reporting capabilities in terms of appliance status, traffic

monitoring, active computers, established connections, and more.

Logs Provides a general event log displaying appliance events, and a security
event log displaying firewall events.

Security Provides controls and options for setting the security of any computer in the
network.

Antivirus Allows you to configure VStream Antivirus settings.

Antispam Allows you to configure VStream Antispam settings.

Services Allows you to control your subscription to subscription services.

Network Allows you to manage and configure your network settings and Internet
connections.

Setup Provides a set of tools for managing your Safe@Office appliance. Allows
you to upgrade your license and firmware and to configure HTTPS access to
your Safe@Office appliance.

Users Allows you to manage Safe@Office appliance users.

VPN Allows you to manage, configure, and log in to VPN sites.

Help Provides context-sensitive online help.

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This submenu… Does this…

Logout Allows you to log out of the Safe@Office Portal.

Main Frame
The main frame displays the relevant data and controls pertaining to the menu and tab you
select. These elements sometimes differ depending on what model you are using. The
differences are described throughout this guide.

Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of each page. It displays the fields below, as well as
the date and time.

Table 28: Status Bar Fields

This field… Displays this…

Internet Your Internet connection status.

The connection status may be one of the following:

• Connected. The Safe@Office appliance is connected to the Internet.
• Connected – Probing OK. Connection probing is enabled and has detected
that the Internet connectivity is OK.
• Connected – Probing Failed. Connection probing is enabled and has
detected problems with the Internet connectivity.
• Not Connected. The Internet connection is down.
• Establishing Connection. The Safe@Office appliance is connecting to the
Internet.
• Contacting Gateway. The Safe@Office appliance is trying to contact the
Internet default gateway.
• Disabled. The Internet connection has been manually disabled.

Note: You can configure both a primary and a secondary Internet connection. When
both connections are configured, the Status bar displays both statuses. For example
“Internet [Primary]: Connected”. For information on configuring a secondary Internet
connection, see Configuring the Internet Connection on page 123.

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This field… Displays this…

Service Center Displays your subscription services status.

Your Service Center may offer various subscription services. These include the
firewall service and optional services such as Web Filtering and Email Antivirus.

Your subscription services status may be one of the following:

• Not Subscribed. You are not subscribed to security services.
• Connection Failed. The Safe@Office appliance failed to connect to the
Service Center.
• Connecting. The Safe@Office appliance is connecting to the Service
Center.
• Connected. You are connected to the Service Center, and security
services are active.

Logging Out

Logging out terminates your administration session. Any subsequent attempt to connect to
the Safe@Office Portal will require re-entering of the administration password.

To log out of the Safe@Office Portal

• Click Logout in the main menu.
The Login page appears.

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Chapter 5

Configuring the Internet Connection

This chapter describes how to configure and work with a Safe@Office Internet connection.

This chapter includes the following topics:

Overview ..................................................................................................123
Using the Internet Wizard.........................................................................124
Using Internet Setup .................................................................................139
Setting Up Modems ..................................................................................174
Viewing Internet Connection Information ................................................186
Enabling/Disabling the Internet Connection.............................................188
Using Quick Internet Connection/Disconnection .....................................188
Configuring a Backup Internet Connection ..............................................189
Configuring WAN Load Balancing ..........................................................190

Overview
In order to access the Internet through your Safe@Office appliance, you must configure one
of the following connection types:
• Ethernet-based connection
You can configure an Ethernet-based connection in all models. An Ethernet-based
connection can be connected to another network by means of a switch, a router, a
bridge, or an Ethernet-enabled broadband modem.
In ADSL models, the Ethernet-based connection is configured on the DMZ/WAN2
port. In non-ADSL models, you can use the WAN port, the DMZ/WAN2 port, or both
ports for an Ethernet-based Internet connection.
• Direct ADSL connection
You can configure a direct ADSL connection in Safe@Office ADSL models only.
These models include an integrated ADSL modem, which enables you to connect the
appliance directly to your ADSL line without using an additional modem or router.

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You can configure your Internet connection using any of the following setup tools:
• Setup Wizard. Guides you through the Safe@Office appliance setup step by step.
The first part of the Setup Wizard is the Internet Wizard. For further information
on the Setup Wizard, see Setting Up the Safe@Office Appliance on page 107.
• Internet Wizard. Guides you through the Internet connection configuration process
step by step. For further information, see Using the Internet Wizard on page 124.
• Internet Setup. Offers the following advanced setup options:
• Configure two Internet connections.
For information, see Configuring a Backup Internet Connection on page 189.
• Enable Traffic Shaper for traffic flowing through the connection.
For information on Traffic Shaper, see Using Traffic Shaper on page 291.
• Configure a dialup Internet connection.
Before configuring the connection, you must first set up the modem. For
information, see Setting Up Modems on page 174.

Using the Internet Wizard

The Internet Wizard allows you to configure your Safe@Office appliance for Internet
connection quickly and easily through its user-friendly interface.

Note: The first time you log in to the Safe@Office Portal, the Internet Wizard starts
automatically as part of the Setup Wizard. In this case, you should skip to step 3 in the
following procedure.

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Configuring an Ethernet-Based Connection on Non-ADSL

Models

To configure an Ethernet-Based connection

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
2. Click Internet Wizard.
The Internet Wizard opens with the Welcome page displayed.

3. Click Next.

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The Internet Connection Method dialog box appears.

4. Select the Internet connection method you want to use for connecting to the
Internet.
If you are uncertain regarding which connection method to use, contact your ISP.

Note: If you selected PPTP or PPPoE, do not use your dial-up software to connect to the
Internet.

5. Click Next.
If you chose PPPoE, continue at Using a PPPoE Connection on page 127.
If you chose PPTP, continue at Using a PPTP Connection on page 129.
If you chose Cable Modem, continue at Using a Cable Modem Connection on page
130.
If you chose Static IP, continue at Using a Static IP Connection on page 131.
If you chose DHCP, continue at Using a DHCP Connection on page 132.

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Using a PPPoE Connection

If you selected the PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) connection method, the PPP Configuration
dialog box appears.

1. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

2. Click Next.
The Confirmation screen appears.

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3. Click Next.
The system attempts to connect to the Internet via the specified connection.
The Connecting… screen appears.
At the end of the connection process the Connected screen appears.

4. Click Finish.

Table 29: PPPoE Connection Fields

In this field… Do this…

Username Type your user name.

Password Type your password.

Confirm password Type your password again.

Service Type your service name.

This field can be left blank.

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Using a PPTP Connection

If you selected the PPTP connection method, the PPP Configuration dialog box appears.

1. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

2. Click Next.
The Confirmation screen appears.
3. Click Next.
The system attempts to connect to the Internet via the specified connection.
The Connecting… screen appears.
At the end of the connection process the Connected screen appears.
4. Click Finish.

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Table 30: PPTP Connection Fields

In this field… Do this…

Username Type your user name.

Password Type your password.

Confirm password Type your password again.

Service Type your service name.

Server IP Type the IP address of the PPTP modem.

Internal IP Type the local IP address required for accessing the PPTP modem.

Subnet Mask Select the subnet mask of the PPTP modem.

Using a Cable Modem Connection

No further settings are required for a cable modem connection. The Confirmation screen
appears.
1. Click Next.
The system attempts to connect to the Internet via the specified connection.
The Connecting… screen appears.
At the end of the connection process the Connected screen appears.
2. Click Finish.

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Using a Static IP Connection

If you selected the Static IP connection method, the Static IP Configuration dialog box
appears.

1. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

2. Click Next.
The Confirmation screen appears.
3. Click Next.
The system attempts to connect to the Internet via the specified connection.
The Connecting… screen appears.
At the end of the connection process the Connected screen appears.
4. Click Finish.

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Table 31: PPPoE Connection Fields

In this field… Do this…

IP Address Type the static IP address of your Safe@Office appliance.

Subnet Mask Select the subnet mask that applies to the static IP address of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Default Gateway Type the IP address of your ISP’s default gateway.

Primary DNS Server Type the IP address of your ISP's primary DNS server.

Secondary DNS Server Type the IP address of your ISP's secondary DNS server.

This field is optional.

WINS Server Type the IP address of your ISP's WINS server.

This field is optional.

Using a DHCP Connection

No further settings are required for a DHCP (Dynamic IP) connection. The Confirmation
screen appears.
1. Click Next.
The system attempts to connect to the Internet via the specified connection.
The Connecting… screen appears.
At the end of the connection process the Connected screen appears.
2. Click Finish.

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Configuring an Ethernet-Based Connection on ADSL

Models

Note: In ADSL models, an Ethernet-based connection is made on the DMZ/WAN2 port.

To configure an Ethernet-based connection

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
2. Click Internet Wizard.
The Internet Wizard opens with the Welcome page displayed.
3. Click Next.
The Internet Connection Port dialog box appears.

4. Click Use the WAN2 port to connect to another network or router.

5. Click Next.

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The Internet Connection Method dialog box appears.

6. Select the Internet connection method you want to use for connecting to the
Internet.
7. Click Next.
If you chose PPPoE, continue at Using a PPPoE Connection on page 127.
If you chose PPTP, continue at Using a PPTP Connection on page 129.
If you chose Cable Modem, continue at Using a Cable Modem Connection on page
130.
If you chose Static IP, continue at Using a Static IP Connection on page 131.
If you chose DHCP, continue at Using a DHCP Connection on page 132.

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Configuring a Direct ADSL Connection

To configure a direct ADSL connection

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
2. Click Internet Wizard.
The Internet Wizard opens with the Welcome page displayed.
3. Click Next.
The Internet Connection Port dialog box appears.
4. Click Use the ADSL port.
The ADSL Connection Settings dialog box appears.

5. Do one of the following:

• To automatically fill in the supported ADSL settings for your ISP, do the
following:
1) Click Search by country and ISP.

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The ADSL Configuration Assistant opens.

2) In the Country drop-down list, select your country.

3) In the ISP / Telco drop-down list, select your ISP or telephone
company.
The ADSL Configuration Assistant closes, and the fields are filled in with the
correct values for your ISP.
• To manually fill in the supported ADSL settings for your ISP, complete the
fields using the information in the following table.
6. Click Next.
The Internet Connection Method dialog box appears.

7. Select the Internet connection method you want to use for connecting to the
Internet.
8. Click Next.

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If you chose PPPoE or PPPoA, continue at Using a PPPoE or PPPoA Connection on

page 138.
If you chose Static IP, continue at Using a Static IP Connection on page 131.
If you chose DHCP, continue at Using a DHCP Connection on page 132.

Table 32: ADSL Connection Fields

In this field… Do this…

DSL Standard Select the standard to support for the DSL line, as specified by your
ISP. This can be one of the following:
• ADSL2
• ADSL2+
• Multimode
• T.1413
• G.lite
• G.DMT

VPI Number Type the VPI number to use for the ATM virtual path, as specified by
your ISP.

VCI Number Type the VCI number to use for the ATM virtual circuit, as specified by
your ISP.

Encapsulation Type Select the encapsulation type to use for the DSL line, as specified by
your ISP. This can be one of the following:
• LLC
• VCMUX

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Using a PPPoE or PPPoA Connection

If you selected the PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM) connection
method, the PPP Configuration dialog box appears.

1. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

2. Click Next.
The Confirmation screen appears.
3. Click Next.
The system attempts to connect to the Internet via the specified connection.
The Connecting… screen appears.
At the end of the connection process the Connected screen appears.
4. Click Finish.

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Table 33: PPPoE Connection Fields

In this field… Do this…

Username Type your user name.

Password Type your password.

Confirm password Type your password again.

Using Internet Setup

Internet Setup allows you to manually configure your Internet connection.

For information on configuring bridged Internet connections, see Adding Internet
Connections to Bridges on page 272.

To configure the Internet connection using Internet Setup

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.

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The Internet page appears.

2. Next to the desired Internet connection, click Edit.

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The Internet Setup page appears.

3. Do one of the following:

• To configure an ADSL connection using the internal ADSL modem, continue

at Configuring a Direct ADSL Connection on page 142.
This option is available in ADSL models only.
• To configure an Ethernet-based connection, continue at Configuring an
Ethernet-Based Connection on page 151.
• To configure a Dialup connection, continue at Configuring a Dialup
Connection on page 164.
• To configure no connection, continue at Using No Connection on page 166.

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Configuring a Direct ADSL Connection

1. In the Port drop-down list, select ADSL.

2. Do one of the following:
• To automatically fill in the supported ADSL settings for your ISP, do the
following:
1) Click Search by country and ISP.
The ADSL Configuration Assistant opens.
2) In the Country drop-down list, select your country.
3) In the ISP / Telco drop-down list, select your ISP or telephone
company.
The ADSL Configuration Assistant closes. The Connection Type drop-down list
and the ADSL Link Settings fields are filled in with the correct values for your
ISP.
• To manually fill in the supported ADSL settings for your ISP, in the Connection
Type drop-down list, select the Internet connection type you intend to use.
The display changes according to the selected connection type.
For PPPoA, continue at Using a PPPoA Connection on page 143.
For EoA, continue at Using an EoA Connection on page 145.
For PPPoE, continue at Using a PPPoE Connection on page 147.
For IPoA, continue at Using an IPoA (IP over ATM) Connection on page 149.
For information on configuring bridged connections, see Adding Internet Connections
to Bridges on page 272.

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Using a PPPoA (PPP over ATM) Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.

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Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

Using an EoA (Ethernet over ATM) Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Using a PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.

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Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

Using an IPoA (IP over ATM) Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Configuring an Ethernet-Based Connection

1. In the Port drop-down list, do one of the following:

• To configure an Ethernet-based connection through the WAN port, select WAN.
• To configure an Ethernet-based connection through the DMZ/WAN2 port,
select WAN2.
This option is available in non-ADSL models only.
• To configure an Ethernet-based connection through a LAN port, select the
desired LAN port.
This option is available with the Power Pack license only.
The selected port is automatically configured for use with an Internet connection. For
information on viewing a port's status, see Viewing Port Statuses. on page 245
2. In the Connection Type drop-down list, select the Internet connection type you
intend to use.
The display changes according to the connection type you selected.
If you chose LAN, continue at Using a LAN Connection on page 152.
If you chose Cable Modem, continue at Using a Cable Modem Connection on page
154.
If you chose PPPoE, continue at Using a PPPoE Connection on page 156.
If you chose PPTP, continue at Using a PPTP Connection on page 158.
If you chose L2TP, continue at Using an L2TP Connection on page 160.
If you chose Telstra, continue at Using a Telstra (BPA) Connection on page 162.
For information on configuring bridged connections, see Adding Internet Connections
to Bridges on page 272.

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Using a LAN Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Using a Cable Modem Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Using a PPPoE Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Using a PPTP Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.

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Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

Using an L2TP Connection

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.

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Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

Using a Telstra (BPA) Connection

Use this Internet connection type only if you are subscribed to Telstra® BigPond™ Internet.
Telstra BigPond is a trademark of Telstra Corporation Limited.

1. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

2. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Configuring a Dialup Connection

Note: To use this connection type, you must first set up the dialup or cellular modem.
For information, see Setting Up Modems on page 174.

1. In the Port drop-down list, do one of the following:

• To configure a Dialup connection on the Serial port (using a connected RS232
modem), select Serial.
• To configure a Dialup connection on a USB port (using a connected USB
modem), select Cellular Modem.
The Connection Type field displays Dialup.

2. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup Fields on
page 166.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

3. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Establishing Connection”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Configuring No Connection

1. In the Port drop-down list, select None.

The fields disappear.

2. Click Apply.

Table 34: Internet Setup Fields

In this field… Do this…

ADSL Link Settings

DSL Standard Select the standard to support for the DSL line, as specified by your ISP.

VPI Number Type the VPI number to use for the ATM virtual path, as specified by your
ISP.

VCI Number Type the VCI number to use for the ATM virtual circuit, as specified by your
ISP.

Encapsulation Type Select the encapsulation type to use for the DSL line, as specified by your
ISP.

PPP Settings

Username Type your user name.

Password Type your password.

Confirm password Type your password.

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Service Type your service name.

If your ISP has not provided you with a service name, leave this field empty.

Authentication Specify the authentication method to use for PPP connections, by selecting
Method one of the following:
• Auto. If possible, use CHAP; otherwise, use PAP. This is the
default.
• PAP
• CHAP

Server IP If you selected PPTP, type the IP address of the PPTP server as given by
your ISP.

If you selected Telstra (BPA), type the IP address of the Telstra

authentication server as given by Telstra.

Phone Number If you selected Dialup, type the phone number that the modem should dial,
as given by your ISP.

Connect on demand Select this option if you do not want the appliance to be constantly
connected to the Internet. The appliance will establish a connection only
under certain conditions.

This option is useful when configuring a backup connection. For

information, see Configuring a Backup Internet Connection on page
189.

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In this field… Do this…

When no higher Select this option to specify that the appliance should only establish a
priority connection connection in the following cases:
is available • When no other connection exists, and the Safe@Office
appliance is not acting as a Backup appliance.
If another connection opens, the appliance will disconnect.
For information on configuring the appliance as a Backup or
Master, see Configuring High Availability on page 279.
• When there is interesting traffic (that is, traffic for which no static
route is defined).

On outgoing activity Select this option to specify that the appliance should only establish a
connection if no other connection exists, and there is outgoing activity (that
is, packets need to be transmitted to the Internet).

If another connection opens, or if the connection times out, the appliance

will disconnect.

Idle timeout Type the amount of time (in minutes) that the connection can remain idle.
Once this period of time has elapsed, the appliance will disconnect.

The default value is 1.

Delay before Type the amount of time (in seconds) that the appliance should wait to
connecting re-connect to the Internet, if the connection goes down.

If you have an unstable Internet connection that tends to go down and then
return almost immediately, this setting allows you to avoid unnecessary and
costly dialing during outage periods, by deferring re-connection for a few
seconds.

The default value is 0.

Obtain IP address Clear this option if you do not want the Safe@Office appliance to obtain an
automatically (using IP address automatically using DHCP.
DHCP)

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IP Address Type the static IP address of your Safe@Office appliance.

Subnet Mask Select the subnet mask that applies to the static IP address of your
Safe@Office appliance.

Default Gateway Type the IP address of your ISP’s default gateway.

Name Servers

Obtain Domain Clear this option if you want the Safe@Office appliance to obtain an IP
Name Servers address automatically using DHCP, but not to automatically configure DNS
automatically servers.

Obtain WINS Server Clear this option if you want the Safe@Office appliance to obtain an IP
automatically address automatically using DHCP, but not to automatically configure the
WINS server.

Primary DNS Server Type the IP address of your ISP's primary DNS server.

Secondary DNS Type the IP address of your ISP's secondary DNS server.
Server

WINS Server Type the IP address of your ISP's WINS server.

Traffic Shaper

Shape Upstream: Select this option to enable Traffic Shaper for outgoing traffic. Then type a
Link Rate rate (in kilobits/second) slightly lower than your Internet connection's
maximum measured upstream speed in the field provided.

It is recommended to try different rates in order to determine which one

provides the best results.

For information on using Traffic Shaper, see Using Traffic Shaper on page
291.

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In this field… Do this…

Shape Select this option to enable Traffic Shaper for incoming traffic. Then type a
Downstream: Link rate (in kilobits/second) slightly lower than your Internet connection's
Rate maximum measured downstream speed in the field provided.

It is recommended to try different rates in order to determine which one

provides the best results.

Note: Traffic Shaper cannot control the number or type of packets it receives
from the Internet; it can only affect the rate of incoming traffic by dropping
received packets. This makes the shaping of inbound traffic less accurate
than the shaping of outbound traffic. It is therefore recommended to enable
traffic shaping for incoming traffic only if necessary.

For information on using Traffic Shaper, see Using Traffic Shaper on page
291.

Advanced

External IP If you selected PPTP, type the IP address of the PPTP client as given by
your ISP.

If you selected PPPoE, this field is optional, and you do not have to fill it in
unless your ISP has instructed you to do so.

MTU This field allows you to control the maximum transmission unit size.

As a general recommendation you should leave this field empty. If however

you wish to modify the default MTU, it is recommended that you consult with
your ISP first and use MTU values between 1300 and 1500.

MAC Cloning A MAC address is a 12-digit identifier assigned to every network device. If
your ISP restricts connections to specific, recognized MAC addresses, you
must select this option to clone a MAC address.

Note: When configuring MAC cloning for the secondary Internet connection,

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In this field… Do this…

the DMZ/WAN2 port must be configured as WAN2; otherwise this field is

disabled. For information on configuring ports, see Managing Ports on
page 244.

Hardware MAC This field displays the Safe@Office appliance's MAC address.
Address
This field is read-only.

Cloned MAC Do one of the following:

Address • Click This Computer to automatically "clone" the MAC address of
your computer to the Safe@Office appliance.
• If the ISP requires authentication using the MAC address of a
different computer, type the MAC address in this field.

Note: In the secondary Internet connection, this field is enabled only if the
DMZ/WAN2 port is set to WAN2.

Load Balancing

Load Balancing If you are using WAN load balancing, type a value indicating the amount of
Weight traffic that should be routed though this connection relative to the other
connection.

For example, if you assign the primary connection a weight of 100, and you
assign the secondary connection a weight of 50, twice as much traffic will
be routed through the primary connection as through the secondary
connection.

To ensure full utilization of both Internet connections, the ratio between the
connections' load balancing weights should reflect the ratio between the
connections' bandwidths.

The default value is 50.

For information on WAN load balancing, see Configuring WAN Load

Balancing on page 190.

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In this field… Do this…

High Availability The High Availability area only appears in Safe@Office <500PP>.

Do not connect if If you are using High Availability (HA), select this option to specify that the
this gateway is in gateway should connect to the Internet only if it is the Active Gateway in the
passive state HA cluster. This is called WAN HA.

This field is only enabled if HA is configured.

For information on HA, see Configuring High Availability on page 279.

Dead Connection
Detection

Probe Next Hop Select this option to automatically detect loss of connectivity to the default
gateway. If you selected LAN, this is done by sending ARP requests to the
default gateway. If you selected PPTP, PPPoE, or Dialup, this is done by
sending PPP echo reply (LCP) messages to the PPP peer.

By default, if the default gateway does not respond, the Internet connection
is considered to be down.

If it is determined that the Internet connection is down, and two Internet

connections are defined, a failover will be performed to the second Internet
connection, ensuring continuous Internet connectivity.

This option is selected by default.

Connection Probing While the Probe Next Hop option checks the availability of the next hop router,
Method which is usually at your ISP, connectivity to the next hop router does not
always indicate that the Internet is accessible. For example, if there is a
problem with a different router at the ISP, the next hop will be reachable, but
the Internet might be inaccessible. Connection probing is a way to detect
Internet failures that are more than one hop away.

Specify what method to use for probing the connection, by selecting one of

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In this field… Do this…

the following:
• None. Do not perform Internet connection probing. Next hop
probing will still be used, if the Probe Next Hop check box is
selected. This is the default value.
• Ping Addresses. Ping anywhere from one to three servers
specified by IP address or DNS name in the 1, 2, and 3 fields. If
for 45 seconds none of the defined servers respond to pinging,
the Internet connection is considered to be down.
Use this method if you have reliable servers that can be pinged,
that are a good indicator of Internet connectivity, and that are not
likely to fail simultaneously (that is, they are not at the same
location).
• Probe DNS Servers. Probe the primary and secondary DNS
servers. If for 45 seconds neither gateway responds, the
Internet connection is considered to be down.
Use this method if the availability of your DNS servers is a good
indicator for the availability of Internet connectivity.
• Probe VPN Gateway (RDP). Send RDP echo requests to up to three
Check Point VPN gateways specified by IP address or DNS
name in the 1, 2, and 3 fields. If for 45 seconds none of the
defined gateways respond, the Internet connection is
considered to be down.
Use this option if you have Check Point VPN gateways, and you
want loss of connectivity to these gateways to trigger ISP
failover to an Internet connection from which these gateways
are reachable.

1, 2, 3 If you chose the Ping Addresses connection probing method, type the IP
addresses or DNS names of the desired servers.

If you chose the Probe VPN Gateway (RDP) connection probing method, type
the IP addresses or DNS names of the desired VPN gateways.

You can clear a field by clicking Clear.

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Setting Up Modems

You can use a connected modem as a primary or secondary Internet connection method.
This is useful in locations where broadband Internet access is unavailable.
When used as a backup Internet connection, the modem can be automatically disconnected
when not in use. For information on setting up a backup connection, see Configuring a
Backup Internet Connection on page 189.
The Safe@Office appliance supports the connecting following modems:
• RS232 dialup modem (regular or ISDN)
You can connect one RS232 to the appliance's Serial port.
See Setting Up an RS232 Modem on page 175.
• USB-based modems, including dialup (PSTN/ISDN) and cellular
(GPRS/EVDO/3G) modems
You can connect up to two USB-based modems to the appliance's USB port.
See Setting Up a USB Modem on page 179.

Note: Only one USB modem can be used at a time.

• ExpressCard cellular modem (on ADSL models only)

You can insert one ExpressCard cellular modem into the appliance's ExpressCard slot.
See Setting Up an ExpressCard Cellular Modem on page 183.

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Setting Up an RS232 Modem

Note: Your RS232 dialup modem and your Safe@Office appliance's Serial port must
be configured for the same speed.

By default, the appliance's Serial port's speed is 57600 bps. For information on
changing the Serial port's speed, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

To set up an RS232 dialup modem

1. Connect an RS232 dialup modem to your Safe@Office appliance's serial port.
For information on locating the serial port, see Introduction on page 1.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.

3. Next to Serial, click Edit.

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The Port Setup page appears.

4. In the Assign to Network drop-down list, select Dialup.

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New fields appear.

5. Complete the fields using the information in Dialup Fields on page 178.
6. Click Apply.
7. To check that that the values you entered are correct, click Test.
The page displays a message indicating whether the test succeeded.
8. Configure a Dialup Internet connection on the Serial port.
See Using Internet Setup on page 139.

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Table 35: RS232 Dialup Fields

In this field… Do this…

Modem Type Select the modem type.

You can select one of the predefined modem types or Custom.

If you selected Custom, the Installation String field is enabled. Otherwise, it is

filled in with the correct installation string for the modem type.

Initialization String Type the installation string for the custom modem type.

If you selected a standard modem type, this field is read-only.

Dial Mode Select the dial mode the modem uses.

Port Speed Select the Serial port's speed (in bits per second).

The Serial port's speed must match that of the attached dialup modem.

The default value is 57600.

Flow Control Select the method of flow control supported by the attached device:
• RTS/CTS. Hardware-based flow control, using the Serial port's
RTS/CTS lines.
• XON/XOFF. Software-based flow control, using XON/XOFF
characters.

Answer incoming Select this option to specify that the modem should answer incoming PPP
PPP calls calls. This allows accessing the appliance out of band for maintenance
purposes, in case the primary Internet connection fails.

The client is assigned an IP address from the OfficeMode network;

therefore, the OfficeMode network must be enabled. For information on
enabling the OfficeMode network, see Configuring the OfficeMode
Network on page 212.

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Setting Up a USB Modem

Warning: Before attaching a USB modem, ensure that the total power drawn by all
connected USB devices does not exceed 2.5W per port (0.5A at 5V). If the total current
consumed by a port exceeds 0.5A, a powered USB hub must be used, to avoid damage
to the gateway.

To set up a USB modem

1. Connect a USB-based modem to one of your Safe@Office appliance's USB
ports.
For information on locating the USB ports, see Introduction on page 1.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.

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3. Next to USB, click Edit.

The USB Devices page appears. If the Safe@Office appliance detected the modem, the
modem is listed on the page.

If the modem is not listed, check that you connected the modem correctly, then click
Refresh to refresh the page.
4. Next to the modem, click Edit.

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The USB Modem Setup page appears.

5. Complete the fields using the information in USB Dialup Fields on page 182.
6. Click Apply.
7. To check that that the values you entered are correct, click Test.
The page displays a message indicating whether the test succeeded.
8. Configure a Dialup Internet connection on the Cellular Modem port.
See Using Internet Setup on page 139.

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Table 36: USB Dialup Fields

In this field… Do this…

Modem Type Select the modem type.

You can select one of the predefined modem types or Custom.

If you selected Custom, the Installation String field is enabled. Otherwise, it is

filled in with the correct installation string for the modem type.

Initialization String Type the installation string for the custom modem type.

If you selected a standard modem type, this field is read-only.

Dial Mode Select the dial mode the modem uses.

Port Speed Select the modem's port speed (in bits per second).

Answer incoming Select this option to specify that the modem should answer incoming PPP
PPP calls calls. This allows accessing the appliance out of band for maintenance
purposes, in case the primary Internet connection fails.

The client is assigned an IP address from the OfficeMode network;

therefore, the OfficeMode network must be enabled. For information on
enabling the OfficeMode network, see Configuring the OfficeMode
Network on page 212.

Cellular

APN Type your Access Point Name (APN) as given by your cellular provider.

If your cellular provider has not provided you with an APN, leave this field
empty.

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PIN Type the Personal Identification Number (PIN) code that you received with
your cellular SIM card, if required by your modem.

The PIN code is usually 4 digits long.

Warning: Entering an incorrect PIN code may cause your SIM card to be
blocked.

Setting Up an ExpressCard Cellular Modem

To set up an ExpressCard cellular modem

1. Insert an ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot on the side of the appliance.
For information on locating the ExpressCard slot, see Introduction on page 1.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.

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The Ports page appears.

3. Next to ExC, click Edit.

The USB Devices page appears. If the Safe@Office appliance detected the modem, the
modem is listed on the page.
If the modem is not listed, check that you connected the modem correctly, then click
Refresh to refresh the page.
4. Next to the modem, click Edit.

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The Cellular Modem Setup page appears.

5. Complete the fields using the information in USB Dialup Fields on page 182.
6. Click Apply.
7. To check that that the values you entered are correct, click Test.
The page displays a message indicating whether the test succeeded.
8. Configure a Dialup Internet connection on the Cellular Modem port.
See Using Internet Setup on page 139.

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Viewing Internet Connection Information

You can view information on your Internet connection(s) in terms of status, duration, and
activity.

To view Internet connection information

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.

For an explanation of the fields on this page, see the following table.
2. To refresh the information on this page, click Refresh.

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Table 37: Internet Page Fields

Field Description

Status Indicates the connection’s status.

Duration Indicates the connection duration, if active. The duration is given in the
format hh:mm:ss, where:

hh=hours

mm=minutes

ss=seconds

IP Address Your IP address.

Enabled Indicates whether or not the connection is enabled.

For further information, see Enabling/Disabling the Internet Connection

on page 188

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Enabling/Disabling the Internet Connection

You can temporarily disable an Internet connection. This is useful if, for example, you are
going on vacation and do not want to leave your computer connected to the Internet. If you
have two Internet connections, you can force the Safe@Office appliance to use a particular
connection, by disabling the other connection.
The Internet connection’s Enabled/Disabled status is persistent through Safe@Office
appliance reboots.

To enable/disable an Internet connection

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
2. Next to the Internet connection, do one of the following:

• To enable the connection, click .

The button changes to and the connection is enabled.
• To disable the connection, click .
The button changes to and the connection is disabled.

Using Quick Internet Connection/Disconnection

By clicking the Connect or Disconnect button (depending on the connection status) on the
Internet page, you can establish a quick Internet connection using the currently-selected
connection type. In the same manner, you can terminate the active connection.
The Internet connection retains its Connected/Not Connected status until the Safe@Office
appliance is rebooted. The Safe@Office appliance then connects to the Internet if the
connection is enabled. For information on enabling an Internet connection, see
Enabling/Disabling the Internet Connection on page 188.

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Configuring a Backup Internet Connection

You can configure both a primary and a secondary Internet connection. The secondary
connection acts as a backup, so that if the primary connection fails, the Safe@Office
appliance remains connected to the Internet.
You have full flexibility in deciding which port to use for each Internet connection. You can
assign the primary connection to use any of the following ports:
• WAN port (on Non-ADSL models)
• DSL port (on ADSL models)
• Serial port (for use with an RS232 modem)
• DMZ/WAN2 port
• USB ports (for use with a USB modem)
• ExpressCard slot
You can assign the secondary connection to use any of the above ports that is not being used
by the primary connection.

Note: You can configure different DNS servers for the primary and secondary
connections. The Safe@Office appliance acts as a DNS relay and routes requests
from computers within the network to the appropriate DNS server for the active
Internet connection.

Note: You can easily swap the roles of the primary and secondary connections, while
simultaneously shifting all relevant port assignments between the primary and
secondary connections, by using the swap wanconn CLI command. For information,
refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

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Configuring WAN Load Balancing

If your network is prone to congestion, for example in large offices which include multiple
active clients and/or servers, you can increase the amount of available bandwidth by
configuring WAN load balancing. By default, the Safe@Office appliance routes all traffic to
the primary Internet connection, and the secondary Internet connection is used only when
the primary connection is down, or when a routing rule specifically states that traffic should
be sent through the secondary connection. WAN load balancing automatically distributes
traffic between the primary and secondary connections, allowing you to use both
connections in parallel.
When one IP address sends packets to another IP address, the Safe@Office appliance
examines each Internet connection's recent bandwidth utilization in kilobits per second to
determine its load. The Safe@Office appliance then enters the source-destination pair in a
load balancing table and specifies the least-loaded Internet connection as the connection to
use for traffic between this pair. To prevent disruption of stateful protocols, the Safe@Office
appliance will route all traffic between this pair to the specified Internet connection, so long
as the pair remains in the load balancing table.

Note: By default, load balancing is performed when the amount of bandwidth utilization
exceeds a threshold of 64 kilobits per second. You can change this threshold via the
CLI. For information, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Guide.

Note: By default, a source-destination pair is removed from the load balancing table
after 1 hour of inactivity. You can change the default value via the CLI. For
information, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Guide.

Note: In order for WAN load balancing to be effective, there must be more than one
active source-destination pair.

By default, the load distribution between Internet connections is symmetric; however, you
can configure non-symmetric load balancing by assigning a different load balancing weight
to each Internet connection. For example, if you assign the primary connection a weight of
100, and you assign the secondary connection a weight of 50, the Safe@Office appliance
will only route traffic to the secondary connection if the primary connection's current load is
more than twice the secondary connection's current load. Therefore, to ensure full utilization

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of both Internet connections, the ratio between the connections' load balancing weights
should reflect the ratio between the connections' bandwidths.

Note: To ensure continuous Internet connectivity, if one of the Internet connections

fails, all traffic will be routed to the other connection.

To configure WAN load balancing

1. Configure the desired load balancing weight for both the primary and secondary
Internet connections.
For further information, see the Load Balancing Weight field in Using Internet Setup on
page 139.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
3. In the WAN Load Balancing area, drag the load balancing lever to On.
WAN load balancing is enabled. Traffic will be distributed automatically across the
defined Internet connections, according to the configured load balancing weights.

Note: You can view the effect of WAN load balancing in the Traffic Monitor.

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Chapter 6

Managing Your Network

This chapter describes how to manage and configure your network connection and settings.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Configuring Network Settings ..................................................................193
Using the Internal DNS Server .................................................................222
Using Network Objects ............................................................................225
Configuring Network Service Objects......................................................235
Using Static Routes ..................................................................................239
Managing Ports.........................................................................................244

Configuring Network Settings

Note: If you accidentally change the network settings to incorrect values and are
unable to connect to the my.firewall Web portal, you can connect to the appliance
through the serial console and correct the error (see Using a Console on page 710).
Alternatively, you can reset the Safe@Office appliance to its default settings (see
Resetting the Safe@Office appliance to Defaults on page 759).

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Configuring the LAN Network

To configure the LAN network

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.

2. Click Edit in the LAN network’s row.

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The Edit Network Settings page for the LAN network appears.

3. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.

The fields are enabled.
4. If desired, change your Safe@Office appliance’s internal IP address.
See Changing IP Addresses on page 196.
5. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
6. If desired, configure a DHCP server.
See Configuring a DHCP Server on page 198.
7. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
8. Click OK.
A success message appears.

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Changing IP Addresses

If desired, you can change your Safe@Office appliance’s internal IP address, or the entire
range of IP addresses in your internal network.

To change IP addresses
1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. In the desired network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
3. To change the Safe@Office appliance’s internal IP address, enter the new IP
address in the IP Address field.
4. To change the internal network range, enter a new value in the Subnet Mask
field.

Note: The internal network range is defined both by the Safe@Office appliance’s
internal IP address and by the subnet mask.

For example, if the Safe@Office appliance’s internal IP address is 192.168.100.7, and

you set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, the network’s IP address range will be
192.168.100.1 – 192.168.100.254.
5. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
6. Click OK.
• The Safe@Office appliance's internal IP address and/or the internal network
range are changed.
• A success message appears.
7. Do one of the following:
• If your computer is configured to obtain its IP address automatically
(using DHCP), and the Safe@Office DHCP server is enabled, restart your
computer.

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Your computer obtains an IP address in the new range.

• Otherwise, manually reconfigure your computer to use the new
address range using the TCP/IP settings. For information on configuring
TCP/IP, see TCP/IP Settings on page 94.

Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT

Hide Network Address Translation (Hide NAT) enables you to share a single public Internet
IP address among several computers, by “hiding” the private IP addresses of the internal
computers behind the Safe@Office appliance’s single Internet IP address.

Note: If Hide NAT is disabled, you must obtain a range of Internet IP addresses from
your ISP. Hide NAT is enabled by default.

Note: Static NAT, Hide NAT, and custom NAT rules can be used together.

To enable/disable Hide NAT

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. In the desired network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
3. From the Hide NAT list, select Enabled or Disabled.
4. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
5. Click OK.
• If you chose to disable Hide NAT, it is disabled.
• If you chose to enable Hide NAT, it is enabled.

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Configuring a DHCP Server

By default, the Safe@Office appliance operates as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol) server. This allows the Safe@Office appliance to automatically configure all the
devices on your network with their network configuration details.

Note: The DHCP server only serves computers that are configured to obtain an IP
address automatically. If a computer is not configured to obtain an IP address
automatically, it is recommended to assign it an IP address outside of the DHCP
address range. However, if you do assign the computer an IP address within the
DHCP address range, the DHCP server will detect this and will not assign this IP
address to another computer.

If you already have a DHCP server in your internal network, and you want to use it instead of
the Safe@Office DHCP server, you must disable the Safe@Office DHCP server, since you
cannot have two DHCP servers or relays on the same network segment.
If you want to use a DHCP server on the Internet or via a VPN, instead of the Safe@Office
DHCP server, you can configure DHCP relay. When in DHCP relay mode, the Safe@Office
appliance relays information from the desired DHCP server to the devices on your network.

Note: You can perform DHCP reservation using network objects. For information, see
Using Network Objects on page 225.

Note: The following DHCP server configurations are not available for the OfficeMode
network:
• Enabling and disabling the Safe@Office DHCP Server
• Setting the DHCP range manually
• Configuring DHCP relay

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Enabling/Disabling the Safe@Office DHCP Server

You can enable and disable the Safe@Office DHCP Server for internal networks.

To enable/disable the Safe@Office DHCP server

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. In the desired network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
3. From the DHCP Server list, select Enabled or Disabled.
4. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
5. Click OK.
A success message appears
6. If your computer is configured to obtain its IP address automatically (using
DHCP), and either the Safe@Office DHCP server or another DHCP server is
enabled, restart your computer.
If you enabled the DHCP server, your computer obtains an IP address in the DHCP
address range.

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Configuring the DHCP Address Range

By default, the Safe@Office DHCP server automatically sets the DHCP address range. The
DHCP address range is the range of IP addresses that the DHCP server can assign to network
devices. IP addresses outside of the DHCP address range are reserved for statically
addressed computers.
If desired, you can set the Safe@Office DHCP range manually.

To configure the DHCP address range

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. In the desired network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
3. Do one of the following:
• To allow the DHCP server to set the IP address range, select the Automatic
DHCP range check box.
• To set the DHCP range manually:
1) Clear the Automatic DHCP range check box.

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The DHCP IP range fields appear.

2) In the DHCP IP range fields, type the desired DHCP range.

4. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
5. Click OK.
A success message appears
6. If your computer is configured to obtain its IP address automatically (using
DHCP), and either the Safe@Office DHCP server or another DHCP server is
enabled, restart your computer.
Your computer obtains an IP address in the new DHCP address range.

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Configuring DHCP Relay

You can configure DHCP relay for internal networks.

Note: DHCP relay will not work if the appliance is located behind a NAT device.

To configure DHCP relay

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. In the desired network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
3. In the DHCP Server list, select Relay.

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The Automatic DHCP range check box is disabled, and new fields appear.

4. In the Primary DHCP Server IP field, type the IP address of the primary DHCP
server.
5. In the Secondary DHCP Server IP field, type the IP address of the DHCP server
to use if the primary DHCP server fails.
6. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
7. Click OK.
A success message appears
8. If your computer is configured to obtain its IP address automatically (using
DHCP), and either the Safe@Office DHCP server or another DHCP server is
enabled, restart your computer.
Your computer obtains an IP address in the DHCP address range.

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Configuring DHCP Server Options

If desired, you can configure the following custom DHCP options for an internal network:
• Domain suffix
• DNS servers
• WINS servers
• Default gateway
• NTP servers
• VoIP call managers
• TFTP server and boot filename
• Avaya, Nortel, and Thomson IP phone configuration strings

To configure DHCP options

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. In the desired network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
3. In the DHCP area, click Options.

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The DHCP Server Options page appears.

4. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.

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New fields appear, depending on the check boxes you selected.

5. Click Apply.
6. If your computer is configured to obtain its IP address automatically (using
DHCP), restart your computer.
Your computer obtains an IP address in the DHCP address range.

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Table 38: DHCP Server Options Fields

In this field… Do this…

Domain Name Type a default domain suffix that should be passed to DHCP clients.

The DHCP client will automatically append the domain suffix for the
resolving of non-fully qualified names. For example, if the domain suffix
is set to "mydomain.com", and the client tries to resolve the name “mail”,
the suffix will be automatically appended to the name, resulting in
“mail.mydomain.com”.

Name Servers

Automatically assign Clear this option if you do not want the gateway to act as a DNS relay
DNS server server and pass its own IP address to DHCP clients.
(recommended)
Normally, it is recommended to leave this option selected.

The DNS Server 1 and DNS Server 2 fields appear.

DNS Server 1, 2 Type the IP addresses of the Primary and Secondary DNS servers to
pass to DHCP clients instead of the gateway.

Automatically assign Clear this option if you do not want DHCP clients to be assigned the
WINS server same WINS servers as specified by the Internet connection
configuration (in the Internet Setup page).

The WINS Server 1 and WINS Server 2 fields appear.

WINS Server 1, 2 Type the IP addresses of the Primary and Secondary WINS servers to
use instead of the gateway.

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In this field… Do this…

Automatically assign Clear this option if you do not want the DHCP server to pass the current
default gateway gateway IP address to DHCP clients as the default gateway's IP
address.

Normally, it is recommended to leave this option selected.

The Default Gateway field is enabled.

Default Gateway Type the IP address to pass to DHCP clients as the default gateway,
instead of the current gateway IP address.

Other Services These fields are not available for the OfficeMode network.

Time Server 1, 2 To use Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers to synchronize the time on
the DHCP clients, type the IP address of the Primary and Secondary
NTP servers.

Call Manager 1, 2 To assign Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call managers to the IP
phones, type the IP address of the Primary and Secondary VoIP
servers.

TFTP Server Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) enables booting diskless
computers over the network.

To assign a TFTP server to the DHCP clients, type the IP address of the
TFTP server.

TFTP Boot File Type the boot file to use for booting DHCP clients via TFTP.

X-Windows Display To assign X-Windows terminals the appropriate X-Windows Display

Manager Manager when booting via DHCP, type the XDM server's IP address.

Avaya IP Phone To enable Avaya IP phones to receive their configuration, type the
phone's configuration string.

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In this field… Do this…

Nortel IP Phone To enable Nortel IP phones to receive their configuration, type the
phone's configuration string.

Thomson IP Phone To enable Thomson IP phones to receive their configuration, type the
phone's configuration string.

Configuring a DMZ Network

In addition to the LAN network, you can define a second internal network called a DMZ
(demilitarized zone) network.
For information on default security policy rules controlling traffic to and from the DMZ, see
Default Security Policy on page 391.

To configure a DMZ network

1. Connect the DMZ computer to the DMZ port.
If you have more than one computer in the DMZ network, connect a hub or switch to the
DMZ port, and connect the DMZ computers to the hub.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.

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The Ports page appears.

3. Next to the DMZ/WAN2 port, click Edit.

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The Port Setup page appears.

4. In the Assign to network drop-down list, select DMZ.

5. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
8. In the DMZ network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
9. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.
The fields are enabled.
10. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the DMZ network's default
gateway.

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Note: The DMZ network must not overlap other networks.

11. In the Subnet Mask drop-down list, select the DMZ’s internal network range.
12. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
13. If desired, configure a DHCP server.
See Configuring a DHCP Server on page 198.
14. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
15. Click OK.
A success message appears.

Configuring the OfficeMode Network

By default, VPN Clients connect to the VPN Server using an Internet IP address locally
assigned by an ISP. This may lead to the following problems:
• VPN Clients on the same network will be unable to communicate with each other
via the Safe@Office Internal VPN Server. This is because their IP addresses are
on the same subnet, and they therefore attempt to communicate directly over the
local network, instead of through the secure VPN link.
• Some networking protocols or resources may require the client’s IP address to be
an internal one.
OfficeMode solves these problems by enabling the Safe@Office DHCP Server to
automatically assign a unique local IP address to the VPN client, when the client connects
and authenticates. The IP addresses are allocated from a pool called the OfficeMode
network.

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Note: OfficeMode requires either Check Point SecureClient, an L2TP client, or an

Endpoint Connect client to be installed on the VPN clients. It is not supported by Check
Point SecuRemote.

When OfficeMode is not supported by the VPN client, traditional mode will be used
instead.

To configure the OfficeMode network

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. In the OfficeMode network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
3. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.
The fields are enabled.
4. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to use as the OfficeMode network's
default gateway.

Note: The OfficeMode network must not overlap other networks.

5. In the Subnet Mask text box, type the OfficeMode internal network range.
6. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
7. If desired, configure DHCP options.
See Configuring DHCP Server Options on page 204.
8. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
9. Click OK.
A success message appears.

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Configuring VLANs

Your Safe@Office appliance allows you to partition your network into several virtual LAN
networks (VLANs). A VLAN is a logical network behind the Safe@Office appliance.
Computers in the same VLAN behave as if they were on the same physical network: traffic
flows freely between them, without passing through a firewall. In contrast, traffic between a
VLAN and other networks passes through the firewall and is subject to the security policy.
By default, traffic from a VLAN to any other internal network (including other VLANs) is
blocked. In this way, defining VLANs can increase security and reduce network congestion.
For example, you can assign each division within your organization to a different VLAN,
regardless of their physical location. The members of a division will be able to communicate
with each other and share resources, and only members who need to communicate with other
divisions will be allowed to do so. Furthermore, you can easily transfer a member of one
division to another division without rewiring your network, by simply reassigning them to
the desired VLAN.

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The Safe@Office appliance supports the following VLAN types:

• Tag-based
In tag-based VLAN you use one of the gateway’s ports as a 802.1Q VLAN trunk,
connecting the appliance to a VLAN-aware switch. Each VLAN behind the trunk is
assigned an identifying number called a “VLAN ID”, also referred to as a "VLAN tag".
All outgoing traffic from a tag-based VLAN contains the VLAN's tag in the packet
headers. Incoming traffic to the VLAN must contain the VLAN's tag as well, or the
packets are dropped. Tagging ensures that traffic is directed to the correct VLAN.

Figure 27: Tag-Based VLAN

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• Port-based
Port-based VLAN allows assigning the appliance's LAN ports to VLANs, effectively
transforming the appliance's four-port switch into up to four firewall-isolated security
zones. You can assign multiple ports to the same VLAN, or each port to a separate
VLAN.
Port-based VLAN does not require an external VLAN-capable switch, and is therefore
simpler to use than tag-based VLAN. However, port-based VLAN is limited by the
number of appliance LAN ports.

Figure 28: Port-Based VLAN

• Virtual access point (VAP)
In wireless Safe@Office models, you can partition the primary WLAN network into
wireless VLANs called virtual access points (VAPs). You can use VAPs to grant
different permissions to groups of wireless users, by configuring each VAP with the
desired security policy and network settings, and then assigning each group of wireless
users to the relevant VAP. For example, you could assign different permissions to
employees and guests on the company's wireless network, by configuring two VAPs
called “Guest” and “Employee” with the desired set of permissions.
To use VAPs, you must enable the primary WLAN network.
For more information on VAPs, see Overview on page 303.

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• Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links

In wireless Safe@Office models, you can extend the primary WLAN's coverage area,
by creating a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS is a system of access points
that communicate with each other wirelessly, without any need for a wired backbone.
WDS is usually used together with bridge mode to connect the networks behind the
access points.
To create a WDS, you must add WDS links between the desired access points. For
example, if your business extends across a large area, and a single access point does not
provide sufficient coverage, then you can add a second access point and create a WDS
link between the two access points.
To use WDS links, you must enable the primary WLAN network.
For more information on WDS links, see Overview on page 303.
In Safe@Office models with unlimited nodes, you can define up to 64 VLAN networks
(port-based, tag-based, VAP, and WDS links combined), while in other models, you can
define up to ten VLAN networks. In wireless models, up to three of the VLAN networks can
be VAPs, and up to seven of the VLAN networks can be WDS links. For information on
counting VAPs and WDS links, see Configuring a Wireless Network on page 303.
For information on the default security policy for VLANs, see Default Security Policy on
page 391.

Adding and Editing VLANs

For information on adding and editing port-based VLANs, see Adding and Editing
Port-Based VLANs on page 218.
For information on adding and editing tag-based VLANs, see Adding and Editing
Tag-Based VLANs on page 219.
For information on adding and editing VAPs, see Configuring Virtual Access Points on
page 331.
For information on adding and editing WDS links, see Configuring WDS Links on page
336.

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Adding and Editing Port-Based VLANs

To add or edit a port-based VLAN

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. Do one of the following:
• To add a VLAN, click Add Network.
• To edit a VLAN, click Edit in the desired VLAN’s row.
The Edit Network Settings page for VLAN networks appears.

3. In the Network Name field, type a name for the VLAN.

4. In the Type drop-down list, select Port Based VLAN.
The VLAN Tag field disappears.
5. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.

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The fields are enabled.

6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the VLAN network's default
gateway.

Note: The VLAN network must not overlap other networks.

7. In the Subnet Mask field, type the VLAN's internal network range.
8. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
9. If desired, configure a DHCP server.
See Configuring a DHCP Server on page 198.
10. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
11. Click OK.
A success message appears.
12. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
13. Next to the LAN port you want to assign, click Edit.
The Port Setup page appears.
14. In the Assign to network drop-down list, select the VLAN network's name.
You can assign more than one port to the VLAN.
15. Click Apply.

Adding and Editing Tag-Based VLANs

To add or edit a tag-based VLAN

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.

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The My Network page appears.

2. Do one of the following:
• To add a VLAN, click Add Network.
• To edit a VLAN, click Edit in the desired VLAN’s row.
The Edit Network Settings page for VLAN networks appears.
3. In the Network Name field, type a name for the VLAN.
4. In the Type drop-down list, select Tag Based VLAN.
The VLAN Tag field appears.
5. In the VLAN Tag field, type a tag for the VLAN.
This must be an integer between 1 and 4095.
6. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.
The fields are enabled.
7. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the VLAN network's default
gateway.

Note: The VLAN network must not overlap other networks.

8. In the Subnet Mask field, type the VLAN's internal network range.
9. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
10. If desired, configure a DHCP server.
See Configuring a DHCP Server on page 198.
11. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
12. Click OK.
A success message appears.
13. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.

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14. In the DMZ/WAN2 drop-down list, select VLAN Trunk.

15. Click Apply.
The DMZ/WAN2 port now operates as a VLAN Trunk port. In this mode, it will not
accept untagged packets.
16. Configure a VLAN trunk (802.1Q) port on the VLAN-aware switch, according
to the vendor instructions. Define the same VLAN IDs on the switch.
17. Connect the Safe@Office appliance's DMZ/WAN2 port to the VLAN-aware
switch's VLAN trunk port.

Deleting VLANs

To delete a VLAN
1. If the VLAN is port-based, do the following:
a. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
b. Remove all port assignments to the VLAN, by selecting other networks in
the drop-down lists.
c. Click Apply.
2. Delete any firewall rules or VStream Antivirus rules that use this VLAN.
3. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
4. In the desired VLAN’s row, click Erase.
A confirmation message appears.
5. Click OK.
The VLAN is deleted.

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Using the Internal DNS Server

The Safe@Office appliance includes an internal DNS server, which can resolve DNS names
for hosts defined as network objects. Each host is assigned a DNS name in the format
<networkobjectname>.<domainsuffix>, where <networkobjectname> is
the name of the network object representing the host, and <domainsuffix> is the
domain name suffix configured for the internal DNS server. The internal DNS server will
reply to all DNS requests for the host's DNS name with the host's IP address.
In addition to resolving network objects, the internal DNS server also resolves requests for
the current gateway. If a gateway hostname is defined, the DNS server will reply to DNS
requests in the format <hostname>.<domainsuffix> with the gateway’s internal IP
address. For information on configuring the gateway's hostname, see Configuring a
Gateway Hostname on page 720.

Note: The internal DNS server responds to DNS requests from internal network hosts
only. It does not respond to requests from the Internet.

Example
If a computer with the IP address 192.188.22.1 is represented by a network object called
"server1", and the internal DNS server is configured with the domain suffix
"mycompany.com", then the computer's DNS name will be "server1.mycompany.com", and
the internal DNS server will reply to all DNS requests for "server1.mycompany.com" with
the IP address 192.188.22.1.
In addition, if the gateway is configured with the hostname "mygateway", the DNS server
will reply to all DNS requests for "mygateway.mycompany.com" with the gateway’s
internal IP address.

Enabling the Internal DNS Server

To enable the internal DNS server
1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the DNS Server tab.

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The DNS Server page appears.

2. Select the Enable the Internal DNS Server check box.

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The Domain Name Suffix field appears.

3. In the Domain Name Suffix field, type the desired domain name suffix.
4. Click Apply.

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Using Network Objects

You can add individual computers or networks as network objects. This enables you to
configure various settings for the computer or network represented by the network object.
You can configure the following settings for a network object:
• Static NAT (or One-to-One NAT)
Static NAT allows the mapping of Internet IP addresses or address ranges to hosts
inside the internal network. This is useful if you want a computer in your private
network to have its own Internet IP address. For example, if you have both a mail server
and a Web server in your network, you can map each one to a separate Internet IP
address.
Static NAT rules do not imply any security rules. To allow incoming traffic to a host for
which you defined Static NAT, you must create an Allow rule. When specifying
firewall rules for such hosts, use the host’s internal IP address, and not the Internet IP
address to which the internal IP address is mapped. For further information, see Using
Rules on page 398.

Note: Static NAT, Hide NAT, and custom NAT rules can be used together.

Note: The Safe@Office appliance supports Proxy ARP (Address Resolution Protocol).
When an external source attempts to communicate with such a computer, the
Safe@Office appliance automatically replies to ARP queries with its own MAC
address, thereby enabling communication. As a result, the Static NAT Internet IP
addresses appear to external sources to be real computers connected to the WAN
interface.

• Assign the network object's IP address to a MAC address

Normally, the Safe@Office DHCP server consistently assigns the same IP address to a
specific computer. However, if the Safe@Office DHCP server runs out of IP addresses
and the computer is down, then the DHCP server may reassign the IP address to a
different computer.
If you want to guarantee that a particular computer's IP address remains constant, you
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DHCP reservation, and it is useful if you are hosting a public Internet server on your
network.
• Web Filtering enforcement
You can specify whether or not to enforce the Web Filtering service and Web rules for
the network object. Network objects that are excluded from such enforcement will be
able to access the Internet without restriction. For information on Web Filtering, see
Web Filtering on page 571. For information on Web rules, see Using Web Rules on
page 563.
• Secure HotSpot enforcement
In Safe@Office products with Power Pack, you can specify whether or not to exclude
the network object from HotSpot enforcement. Excluded network objects will be able to
access the network without viewing the My HotSpot page. Furthermore, users on
HotSpot networks will be able to access the excluded network object without viewing
the My HotSpot page. For information on Secure HotSpot, see Configuring Secure
HotSpot on page 417.
• 802.1x port-based security enforcement
In Safe@Office products with Power Pack, when DHCP reservation is used, you can
specify whether or not to exclude a computer from 802.1x port-based security
enforcement. Excluded computers will be able to connect to the Safe@Office
appliance's ports and access the network without authenticating. For information on
802.1x port-based security, see Using Port-Based Security on page 411.

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Adding and Editing Network Objects

You can add or edit network objects via:

• The Network Objects page
This page enables you to add both individual computers and networks.
• The My Computers page
This page enables you to add only individual computers as network objects. The
computer's details are filled in automatically in the wizard.

To add or edit a network object via the Network Objects page

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Network Objects tab.
The Network Objects page appears with a list of network objects.

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2. Do one of the following:

• To add a network object, click New.
• To edit an existing network object, click the Edit icon next to the desired
computer in the list.
The Safe@Office Network Object Wizard opens, with the Step 1: Network Object Type
dialog box displayed.

3. Do one of the following:

• To specify that the network object should represent a single computer or
device, click Single Computer.
• To specify that the network object should represent a network, click Network.
4. Click Next.

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The Step 2: Computer Details dialog box appears. If you chose Single Computer, the
dialog box includes the Reserve a fixed IP address for this computer option.

If you chose Network, the dialog box does not include this option.

5. Complete the fields using the information in the tables below.

6. Click Next.

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The Step 3: Save dialog box appears.

7. Type a name for the network object in the field.

8. Click Finish.

To add or edit a network object via the My Computers page

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the My Computers tab.

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The My Computers page appears.

If a computer has not yet been added as a network object, the Add button appears next to
it. If a computer has already been added as a network object, the Edit button appears
next to it.
2. Do one of the following:
• To add a network object, click Add next to the desired computer.
• To edit a network object, click Edit next to the desired computer.
The Safe@Office Network Object Wizard opens, with the Step 1: Network Object Type
dialog box displayed.
3. Do one of the following:
• To specify that the network object should represent a single computer or
device, click Single Computer.
• To specify that the network object should represent a network, click Network.
4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Computer Details dialog box appears.

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The computer's IP address and MAC address are automatically filled in.
5. Complete the fields using the information in the tables below.
6. Click Next.
The Step 3: Save dialog box appears with the network object's name. If you are adding a
new network object, this name is the computer's name.
7. To change the network object name, type the desired name in the field.
8. Click Finish.
The new object appears in the Network Objects page.

Table 39: Network Object Fields for a Single Computer

In this field… Do this…

IP Address Type the IP address of the local computer, or click This Computer to
specify your computer.

Reserve a fixed IP Select this option to assign the network object's IP address to a MAC
address for this computer address, and to allow the network object to connect to the WLAN
and Allow this computer to when MAC Filtering is used.
connect when MAC
For information about MAC Filtering, see Configuring a Wireless
filtering is enabled
Network on page 303.

The MAC Address and Exclude this computer from 802.1x Port Security
fields are enabled.

MAC Address Type the MAC address you want to assign to the network object's IP
address, or click This Computer to specify your computer's MAC
address.

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In this field… Do this…

Exclude this computer Select this option to exclude this computer from 802.1x port-based
from 802.1x Port Security security enforcement.

The computer will be able to connect to a Safe@Office appliance port

and access the network without authenticating.

Perform Static NAT Select this option to map the local computer's IP address to an
(Network Address Internet IP address.
Translation)
You must then fill in the External IP field.

External IP Type the Internet IP address to which you want to map the local
computer's IP address.

Exclude this computer Select this option to exclude this computer from Secure HotSpot
from HotSpot enforcement.
enforcement
This computer will be able to access the network without viewing the
My HotSpot page. Furthermore, users on HotSpot networks will be
able to access this computer without viewing the My HotSpot page.

Exclude this computer Select this option to exclude this computer from the Web Filtering
from Web Filtering service and Web rule enforcement.

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Table 40: Network Object Fields for a Network

In this field… Do this…

IP Range Type the range of local computer IP addresses in the network.

Perform Static NAT Select this option to map the network's IP address range to a range of
(Network Address Internet IP addresses of the same size.
Translation)
You must then fill in the External IP Range field.

External IP Range Type the Internet IP address range to which you want to map the
network's IP address range.

Exclude this network Select this option to exclude this network from Secure HotSpot
from HotSpot enforcement.
enforcement
Computers on the excluded network will be able to access your network
without viewing the My HotSpot page. Furthermore, users on HotSpot
networks will be able to access computers on the excluded network
without viewing the My HotSpot page.

Exclude this network Select this option to exclude this network from the Web Filtering service
from Web Filtering and Web rules.

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Viewing and Deleting Network Objects

To view or delete a network object

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Network Objects tab.
The Network Objects page appears with a list of network objects.
2. To delete a network object, do the following:
a. In the desired network object's row, click Erase.
A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The network object is deleted.

Configuring Network Service Objects

You can add custom services as network service objects. This enables you to configure
firewall rules, VStream Antivirus rules, custom NAT rules, and static routes for the services
represented by the network service objects.
Defining network service objects can make your policies easier to understand and maintain.
When a network service object is modified, the change automatically takes effect in all rules
and settings that reference the network service object.

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Adding and Editing Network Service Objects

To add or edit a network service object

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Network Services tab.
The Network Services page appears with a list of network service objects.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a network service object, click New.
• To edit an existing network service object, click Edit next to the desired object
in the list.

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The Safe@Office Network Service Wizard opens, with the Step 1: Network Service Details
dialog box displayed.

3. Complete the fields using the information in the table below.

4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Network Service Name dialog box appears.

5. Type a name for the network service object in the field.

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6. Click Finish.

Table 41: Network Service Fields

In this field… Do this…

Protocol Select the network service's IP protocol.

If you select Other, the Protocol Number field appears. If you select TCP or
UDP, the Port Ranges field appears.

Protocol Number Type the number of the network service's IP protocol.

Port Ranges Type the network service's port or port ranges.

Multiple ports or port ranges must be separated by commas. For

example: "1000-1003,2000-2001,2005".

Viewing and Deleting Network Service Objects

To view or delete a network service object

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Network Services tab.
The Network Services page appears with a list of network service objects.
2. To delete a network service object, do the following:
a. In the desired network service object's row, click Erase.
A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The network service object is deleted.

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Using Static Routes

A static route is a setting that explicitly specifies the route to use for packets, according to
one of the following criteria:
• The packet's source IP address and/or destination IP address
• The network service used to send the packet
Packets that match the criteria for a specific static route are sent to the route's defined
destination, or next hop, which can be a specific gateway's IP address or an Internet
connection. Specifying an Internet connection as the static route's next hop is useful in cases
where the ISP's default gateway IP address is dynamically assigned to the gateway, as this
approach allows you to route traffic to the Internet connection by specifying its name,
instead of a static IP address.

Note: If the static route's next hop is an Internet connection that is currently unavailable,
the Safe@Office appliance sends matching traffic through the static route with the
next-lowest metric.
Packets with a source, destination, or network service that do not match any defined static
route are routed to the default gateway. To modify the default gateway, see Using a LAN
Connection on page 152.
When a static route is based on the packet's source, it is called a source route. Source routing
can be used, for example, for load balancing between two Internet connections. For instance,
if you have an Accounting department and a Marketing department, and you want each to
use a different Internet connection for outgoing traffic, you can add a static route specifying
that traffic originating from the Accounting department should be sent via WAN1, and
another static route specifying that traffic originating from the Marketing department should
be sent via WAN2.
A static route that is based on the network service used to send the packet is called a service
route. Service routing is useful for directing all traffic of a particular type to a specific
Internet connection. For example, you can choose to route all HTTP traffic to the secondary
Internet connection, while routing all other traffic to the primary Internet connection.
Service routes can be defined for network service objects, enabling you to create routes for
custom protocols and port ranges.

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The Static Routes page lists all existing routes, including the default, and indicates whether
each route is currently "Up" (reachable) or not.

Adding and Editing Static Routes

To add a static route

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Routes tab.
The Static Routes page appears, with a list of existing static routes.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a static route, click New Route.
• To edit an existing static route, click Edit next to the desired route in the list.

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The Static Route Wizard opens displaying the Step 1: Source and Destination dialog box.

3. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Next Hop and Metric dialog box appears.

5. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.

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6. Click Next.
The new static route is saved.

Table 42: Static Route Fields

In this field… Do this…

Source Specify the source network (source routing). This can be either of the
following:
• ANY. This route applies to packets originating in any network.
• Specified Network. This route applies to packet originating in a
specific network. The Network and Netmask fields appear.

Source - Network Type the source network's IP address.

Source - Select the source network's subnet mask.

Netmask

Destination Specify the destination network. This can be either of the following:
• ANY. This route applies to packets sent to any network.
• Specified Network. This route applies to packets sent to a specific
network. The Network and Netmask fields appear.

Destination - Type the destination network's IP address.

Network

Destination - Select the destination network's subnet mask.

Netmask

Service Specify the service used to send packets (service routing). This can be either
of the following:
• ANY. This route applies to packets sent using any service.
• A specific service or network service object.

Note: When defining a static route for a specific service, the Source and
Destination fields must be set to ANY.

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In this field… Do this…

Next Hop IP Specify the next hop to which packets should be sent. This can be any of the
following:
• Specified IP. Traffic matching this static route's criteria will be routed
to a specific gateway. Type the IP address of the desired gateway
(next hop router) in the field provided.
• WAN (Internet). Traffic matching this static route's criteria will be
routed to the Internet connection on the WAN1 interface.
• WAN2 (Internet). Traffic matching this static route's criteria will be
routed to the Internet connection on the WAN2 interface.

Metric Type the static route's metric.

When a packet matches multiple static routes' criteria, the gateway sends the
packet to the matching route with the lowest metric.

The default value is 10.

Viewing and Deleting Static Routes

To view or delete a static route

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Routes tab.
The Static Routes page appears, with a list of existing static routes.
2. To refresh the view, click Refresh.
3. To delete a route, do the following:
a. In the desired route's row, click Erase.
A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The route is deleted.

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Managing Ports

The Safe@Office appliance enables you to quickly and easily assign its ports to different
uses, as shown in the following table. If desired, you can also disable ports.

Table 43: Ports and Assignments

You can assign this port... To these uses...

LAN 1-4 LAN network

A WAN Internet connection

A port-based VLAN

A VLAN that is dynamically assigned by a RADIUS server,

as part of an 802.1x port-based security scheme

DMZ/WAN2 DMZ network

A WAN Internet connection

VLAN trunk

A port-based VLAN

A VLAN that is dynamically assigned by a RADIUS server,

as part of an 802.1x port-based security scheme

DSL An ADSL Internet connection

WAN A WAN Internet connection

Serial RS232 modem

Serial console

ExC An ExpressCard cellular modem

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You can assign this port... To these uses...

USB Printers

USB-based modems

The Safe@Office appliance also allows you to restrict each port to a specific link speed and
duplex setting and to configure its security scheme. For information on port-based security,
see Using Port-Based Security on page 411.

Viewing Port Statuses

You can view the status of the Safe@Office appliance's ports on the Ports page, including
each Ethernet connection's duplex state. This is useful if you need to check whether the
appliance's physical connections are working, and you can’t see the LEDs on front of the
appliance.

To view port statuses

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.

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The Ports page appears. In non-ADSL models, this page appears as follows:

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In ADSL models, this page appears as follows:

The page displays the information for each port, as described in the following table.
2. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

Table 44: Ports Fields

This field… Displays…

Assign To The port's current assignment.

For example, if the DMZ/WAN2 port is currently used for the DMZ, the field
displays "DMZ".

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This field… Displays…

Status The port's current status.

Ethernet ports can have the following statuses:

Status Description

The detected link speed The port is in use.

and duplex (Full Duplex
or Half Duplex)

No Link The appliance does not detect anything

connected to the port.

Disabled The port is disabled.

For example, the DMZ/WAN2 port's status

will be "Disabled" if the port is assigned to
"None", or if it assigned to "DMZ" and the
DMZ is disabled.

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This field… Displays…

The ADSL port can have the following statuses:

Status Description

Sync OK The ADSL modem synchronized with the

ADSL service provider.

No Sync The ADSL modem failed to synchronize with

the ADSL service provider.

Check that a micro-filter is properly

connected, and check that your DSL Standard
setting is compatible with your service
provider. You can view this setting in the
Network > Internet Setup page.

Disabled The port is disabled.

The port's status will be disabled, if it is

assigned to "None".

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This field… Displays…

The USB port can have the following statuses:

Status Description

Connected (number) USB devices (printers or modem) are

connected to the USB ports. The number of
connected devices appears in parentheses.

Not Connected No USB devices are connected to the USB

ports.

The ExC port can have the following statuses:

Status Description

Connected (number) A ExpressCard modems is inserted in the

ExpressCard slot.

Not Connected No ExpressCard modem is inserted in the

ExpressCard slot.

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This field… Displays…

802.1x The port's security scheme. This can be any of the following:

Scheme Description

N/A No security scheme is defined for the port.

Unauthorized An 802.1x security scheme is defined for the

port. Users have not yet connected to the
port and attempted to authenticate, or a user
failed to authenticate and no Quarantine
network is configured.

Authorized (network) An 802.1x security scheme is defined for the

port. A user connected to the port,
authenticated successfully, and was
assigned to a network. The name of the
assigned network appears in parentheses.

Quarantine (network) An 802.1x security scheme is defined for the

port. A user connected to the port, failed to
authenticate, and was assigned to the
Quarantine network. The name of the
Quarantine network appears in parentheses.

For information on configuring 802.1x port-based security, see Using

Port-Based Security on page 411.

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Modifying Port Assignments

You can assign ports to different networks or purposes. Since modifying port assignments
often requires additional configurations, use the following table to determine which
procedure you should use.

Table 45: Modifying Port Assignments

To assign a port to... See...

No network The procedure below. This disables the port.

LAN The procedure below

VLAN or Configuring VLANs on page 214

VLAN Trunk

A WAN Internet connection The procedure below.

Note: When you configure an Ethernet-based Internet

connection on a port, the port is automatically assigned to
Internet use. For information on configuring an Internet
connection, see Using Internet Setup on page 139.

DMZ Configuring a DMZ Network

Console Using a Console on page 710

A VLAN network, dynamically Configuring Port-Based Security on page 413

assigned by a RADIUS server

A printer Setting Up Network Printers on page 766

An RS232 Modem Setting Up an RS232 Modem on page 175

A USB-based modem Setting Up a USB Modem on page 179

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To assign a port to... See...

An ExpressCard modem Setting Up an ExpressCard Cellular Modem on page 183

To modify a port assignment

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Next to the desired port, click Edit.
The Port Setup page appears.

3. In the Assign to Network drop-down list, do one of the following:

• To assign a network port to the LAN, select LAN.
• To configure a network port for use with a WAN Internet connection, select
Internet.
• To disable a network port, select None.

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• To disable the Serial port, select Disabled.

4. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
5. Click OK.
The port is reassigned to the specified network or purpose.

Modifying Link Configurations

By default, the Safe@Office appliance automatically detects the link speed and duplex. If
desired, you can manually restrict the appliance's ports to a specific link speed and duplex
setting.

To modify a port's link configuration

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Next to the desired port, click Edit.
The Port Setup page appears.
3. In the Link Configuration drop-down list, do one of the following:
• Select the desired link speed and duplex.
• Select Automatic Detection to configure the port to automatically detect the link
speed and duplex.
This is the default.
4. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
5. Click OK.
The port uses the specified link speed and duplex.

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Resetting Ports to Defaults

You can reset the Safe@Office appliance's ports to their default link configurations
("Automatic Detection") and default assignments (shown in the following table).

Table 46: Default Port Assignments

Port Default Assignment

LAN 1-4 LAN

DMZ / WAN2 DMZ

WAN This port is always assigned to the WAN.

ADSL This port is always assigned to the WAN.

Serial Console

Note: Resetting ports to their defaults may result in the loss of your Internet connection.
Therefore, it is recommended to be particularly careful when performing this
procedure remotely.

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Resetting All Ports to Defaults

To reset all ports to defaults

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Click Default.
A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.
All ports are reset to their default assignments and to "Automatic Detection" link
configuration.

Resetting Individual Ports to Defaults

To reset a port to defaults

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Next to the desired port, click Edit.
The Port Setup page appears.
3. Click Default.
A confirmation message appears.
4. Click OK.
The port is reset to its default assignment and to "Automatic Detection" link
configuration.

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Chapter 7

Using Bridges
This chapter describes how to connect multiple network segments at the data-link layer,
using a bridge.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................257
Workflow..................................................................................................263
Adding and Editing Bridges .....................................................................264
Adding Internal Networks to Bridges .......................................................268
Adding Internet Connections to Bridges ..................................................272
Deleting Bridges .......................................................................................276

Overview
The Safe@Office appliance enables you to connect multiple network segments at the
data-link layer, by configuring a bridge. Bridges offer the following advantages:
• Easy network segmentation
Bridges can be used to compartmentalize an existing network into several security
zones, without changing the IP addressing scheme or the routers' configuration.
Ordinarily, if you need to deploy a firewall within an internal network, you can divide
the existing subnet into two networks and configure a new routing scheme. However, in
some deployments, the amount of network reconfiguration required prohibits such a
solution. Adding a bridge not only allows you to segment your network quickly and
easily, but it allows you to choose whether to enable the firewall between network
segments.

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If you enable the firewall between bridged network segments, the gateway operates as a
regular firewall between network segments, inspecting traffic and dropping or blocking
unauthorized or unsafe traffic. In contrast, if you disable the firewall between bridged
network segments, all network interfaces assigned to the bridge are connected directly,
with no firewall filtering the traffic between them. The network interfaces operate as if
they were connected by a hub or switch.

Figure 29: Bridge with Four VLANs

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For example, if you assign the LAN and primary WLAN networks to a bridge and
disable the bridge's internal firewall, the two networks will act as a single, seamless
network, and only traffic from the LAN and primary WLAN networks to other
networks (for example, the Internet) will be inspected by the firewall. If you enable the
internal firewall, it will enforce security rules and inspect traffic between the LAN and
primary WLAN networks.

Figure 30: Bridge Firewalling

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• Transparent roaming
In a routed network, if a host is physically moved from one network area to another,
then the host must be configured with a new IP address. However, in a bridged network,
there is no need to reconfigure the host, and work can continue with minimal
interruption.
The Safe@Office appliance allows you to configure anti-spoofing for bridged network
segments. When anti-spoofing is configured for a segment, only IP addresses within a
specific IP address range can be sent from that network segment. For example, if you
configure anti-spoofing for the “Marketing” network segment, the following things happens:
• If a host with an IP address outside of the allowed IP address range tries to
connect from a port or VLAN that belongs to the “Marketing” network segment,
the connection will be blocked and logged as “Spoofed IP”.
• If a host with an IP address within the bridge IP address range tries to connect
from a port or VLAN that belongs to a network segment other than the
“Marketing” segment, the connection will be blocked and logged as “Spoofed
IP”.

Note: The following Safe@Office models do not support using bridge mode with
port-based VLAN:
• SBX166-LHGE-2
• SBX166-LHGE-3

Note: If the Safe@Office 1000N Power Pack upgrade is not installed, you can
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How Does Bridge Mode Work?

Bridges operate at layer 2 of the OSI model, therefore adding a bridge to an existing network
is completely transparent and does not require any changes to the network's structure.
Each bridge maintains a forwarding table, which consists of <MAC Address, Port>
associations. When a packet is received on one of the bridge ports, the forwarding table is
automatically updated to map the source MAC address to the network port from which the
packet originated, and the gateway processes the received packet according to the packet's
type.
When a bridge receives an IP packet, the gateway processes the packet as follows:
1. The destination MAC address is looked up in the bridge's forwarding table.
2. If the destination MAC address is found in the forwarding table, the packet is
forwarded to the corresponding port.
3. If the destination MAC address is not found in the forwarding table, the
destination IP address is searched for in all the defined bridge IP address ranges.
4. If the destination IP address is found in the bridge IP address range of exactly
one port, the IP address is transmitted to that port.
5. If the IP address is found in the bridge IP address range of more than one port,
the packet is dropped. The gateway then sends an ARP query to each of the
relevant ports.
6. If a host responds to the ARP request packet with an ARP reply, the forwarding
table is updated with the correct <MAC Address, Port> association.
Subsequent packets will be forwarded using the forwarding table.
If a bridge receives a non-IP packet, and the bridge is configured to forward non-IP protocol
Layer-2 traffic, the gateway processes the packet as follows:
1. The destination MAC address is looked up in the bridge's forwarding table.
2. If the destination MAC address is found in the forwarding table, the packet is
forwarded to the corresponding port.
3. If the destination MAC address is not found in the forwarding table, the packet
is flooded to all the ports on the bridge.

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Multiple Bridges and Spanning Tree Protocol

When using multiple bridges, you can enable fault tolerance and optimal packet routing, by
configuring Spanning Tree Protocol (STP - IEEE 802.1d). When STP is enabled, each
bridge communicates with its neighboring bridges or switches to discover how they are
interconnected. This information is then used to eliminate loops, while providing optimal
routing of packets. STP also uses this information to provide fault tolerance, by
re-computing the topology in the event that a bridge or a network link fails.

Figure 31: Dual Redundant Bridges with STP

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Figure 32: Link Redundancy with STP

Workflow

To use a bridge
1. Add a bridge.
See Adding and Editing Bridges on page 264.
2. Add the desired internal networks to the bridge.
See Adding Internal Networks to Bridges on page 268.
3. Add the desired Internet connections to the bridge.
See Adding Internet Connections to Bridges on page 272.
4. If you enabled the firewall between networks on this bridge, add security rules
and VStream Antivirus rules as needed.

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For information on adding security rules, see Adding and Editing Rules on page 402.
For information on adding VStream Antivirus rules, see Adding and Editing Vstream
Antivirus Rules on page 510.

Adding and Editing Bridges

To add or edit a bridge

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a bridge, click Add Bridge.
• To edit a bridge, click Edit in the desired bridge's row.

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The Bridge Configuration page appears.

3. Complete the fields using the following table.

4. Click Apply.
A success message appears.

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Table 47: Bridge Configuration Fields

In this field… Do this…

Network Name Type a name for the bridge.

Firewall Between Members Specify whether the firewall should be enabled between
networks on this bridge, by selecting one of the following:
• Enabled. The firewall is enabled, and it will inspect
traffic between networks on the bridge, enforcing
firewall rules and SmartDefense protections. This is
the default value.
• Disabled. The firewall is disabled between networks
on the bridge.

Non IP Traffic Specify how the firewall should handle non-IP protocol traffic
between networks on this bridge, by selecting one of the
following:
• Block. The firewall will block all non-IP protocol traffic
on the bridge. This is the default value.
• Pass. The firewall will allow all non-IP protocol traffic
on the bridge and process it as described in Using
Bridges on page 257.

Spanning Tree Protocol Specify whether to enable STP for this bridge, by selecting one
of the following:
• Enabled. STP is enabled.
• Disabled. STP is disabled. This is the default value.

If you selected Enabled, the Bridge Priority field appears.

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In this field… Do this…

Bridge Priority Select this bridge's priority.

The bridge's priority is combined with a bridged network's MAC

address to create the bridge's ID. The bridge with the lowest ID
is elected as the root bridge. The other bridges in the tree
calculate the shortest distance to the root bridge, in order to
eliminate loops in the topology and provide fault tolerance.

To increase the chance of this bridge being elected as the root

bridge, select a lower priority.

Note: If you select the same priority for all bridges, the root bridge
will be elected based on MAC address.

The default value is 32768.

This field only appears if STP is enabled.

IP Address Type the IP address to use for this gateway on this bridge.

Note: The bridge must not overlap other networks.

Subnet Mask Select this bridge's subnet mask.

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Adding Internal Networks to Bridges

Note: In order to add a VLAN of any type (port-based, tag-based, VAP, or WDS link) to
the bridge, you must first create the desired VLAN.
For information on adding port-based VLANs, see Adding and Editing Port-Based
VLANs on page 218. For information on adding tag-based VLANs, see Adding and
Editing Tag-Based VLANs on page 219.For information on adding VAPs, see
Configuring Virtual Access Points on page 331. For information on adding WDS
links, see Configuring WDS Links on page 336.

To add an internal network to a bridge

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
2. Click Edit in the desired network's row.
3. In the Mode drop-down list, select Bridged.

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New fields appear.

4. Complete these fields as described below.

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If the assigned bridge uses STP, additional fields appear.

5. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
6. Click OK.
A success message appears.
In the My Network page, the internal network appears indented under the bridge.

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Table 48: Bridged Network Fields

In this field… Do this…

Assign to Bridge Select the bridge to which the network should be assigned.

Bridge Anti-Spoofing Select this option to enable anti-spoofing.

If anti-spoofing is enabled, only IP addresses within the Allowed

IP Range can be source IP addresses for packets on this
network.

Allowed IP Range Type the range of IP addresses that should be allowed on this
network.

Note: When assigning IP addresses to machines in a bridged

network segment, the Safe@Office DHCP server allocates only
addresses within the allowed IP address range.

To enable clients to move between bridged networks without

changing IP addresses, configure identical IP address ranges
for the desired networks, thus allowing the IP addresses to be
used on either of the bridged networks.

Note: Configuring overlapping or identical allowed IP address

ranges will decrease the effectiveness of anti-spoofing between
the bridged networks.

Spanning Tree Protocol - Port Type the port's cost.

Cost
STP uses the available port with the lowest cost to forward
frames to the root port. All other ports are blocked.

It is recommended to set a lower value for faster links.

This field only appears if the bridge uses STP.

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In this field… Do this…

Spanning Tree Protocol - Port Select the port's priority.

Priority
The port's priority is combined with the port's logical number to
create the port's ID. The port with the lowest ID is elected as the
root port, which forwards frames out of the bridge. The other
ports in the bridge calculate the least-cost path to the root port,
in order to eliminate loops in the topology and provide fault
tolerance.

To increase the chance of this port being elected as the root

port, select a lower priority.

Note: If you select the same priority for all ports, the root port will
be elected based on the port's logical number.

The default value is 128.

This field only appears if the bridge uses STP.

Adding Internet Connections to Bridges

To add an Internet connection to a bridge

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
2. Next to the desired Internet connection, click Edit.
The Internet Setup page appears.
3. In the Port drop-down list, specify the port that the Internet connection should
use, by doing one of the following:
• To use the ADSL port, select ADSL.

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This option is available in ADSL models only.

• To use the WAN port, select WAN.
This option is available in non-ADSL models only.
• To use the DMZ/WAN2 port, select WAN2.
4. Do one of the following:
• To configure a Bridged PPPoA connection, in the Connection Type field, select
PPPoA.
This option is available in ADSL models only.
• Otherwise, in the Connection Type field, select Bridged.
New fields appear.

5. Complete the fields specified in the table below.

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6. Complete the rest of the fields using the relevant information in Internet Setup
Fields on page 166.
New fields appear, depending on the selected options, and whether the selected bridge
uses STP.

7. Click Apply.
The Safe@Office appliance attempts to connect to the Internet, and the Status Bar
displays the Internet status “Connecting”. This may take several seconds.
Once the connection is made, the Status Bar displays the Internet status “Connected”.

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Table 49: Bridged Connection Fields

In this field… Do this…

Bridge Mode Select this option to configure a Bridged PPPoA connection.

The Bridge To field appears.

This field is relevant for Bridged PPPoA connections only.

Bridge To Select the bridge to which you want to add the PPPoA
connection.

This field is relevant for Bridged PPPoA connections only.

Assign to Bridge Select the bridge to which the connection should be assigned.

This field is relevant for regular bridged connections only.

Spanning Tree Protocol - Port Type the port's cost.

Cost
STP uses the available port with the lowest cost to forward
frames to the root port. All other ports are blocked.

It is recommended to set a lower value for faster links.

This field only appears if the selected bridge uses STP. It is

relevant for regular bridged connections only.

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In this field… Do this…

Spanning Tree Protocol - Port Select the port's priority.

Priority
The port's priority is combined with the port's logical number to
create the port's ID. The port with the lowest ID is elected as the
root port, which forwards frames out of the bridge. The other
ports in the bridge calculate the least-cost path to the root port,
in order to eliminate loops in the topology and provide fault
tolerance.

To increase the chance of this port being elected as the root

port, select a lower priority.

Note: If you select the same priority for all ports, the root port will
be elected based on the port's logical number.

The default value is 128.

This field only appears if the selected bridge uses STP. It is

relevant for regular bridged connections only.

Deleting Bridges

To delete a bridge
1. Remove all internal networks from the bridge, by doing the following for each
network:
a. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
b. Click Edit in the desired network's row.
c. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.
d. Click Apply.

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2. Remove all Internet connections from the bridge, by doing the following for
each connection:
a. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Internet tab.
The Internet page appears.
b. Next to the desired Internet connection, click Edit.
c. The Internet Setup page appears.
d. In the Connection Type field, select the desired connection type (not
Bridged).
e. Click Apply.
3. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
4. In the desired bridge’s row, click Erase.
A confirmation message appears.
5. Click OK.
The bridge is deleted.

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Chapter 8

Configuring High Availability

This chapter describes how to configure High Availability (HA) for two or more
Safe@Office appliances.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................279
Configuring High Availability on a Gateway ...........................................282
Sample Implementation on Two Gateways ..............................................287

Overview
You can create a High Availability (HA) cluster consisting of two or more Safe@Office
appliances. For example, you can install two Safe@Office appliances on your network, one
acting as the “Master”, the default gateway through which all network traffic is routed, and
one acting as the “Backup”. If the Master fails, the Backup automatically and transparently
takes over all the roles of the Master. This ensures that your network is consistently
protected by a Safe@Office appliance and connected to the Internet.
The gateways in a HA cluster each have a separate IP address within the local network. In
addition, the gateways share a single virtual IP address, which is the default gateway address
for the local network. Control of the virtual IP address is passed as follows:
1. Each gateway is assigned a priority, which determines the gateway's role: the
gateway with the highest priority is the "Active Gateway" and uses the virtual IP
address, and the rest of the gateways are "Passive Gateways".
2. The Active Gateway sends periodic signals, or “heartbeats”, to the network via a
synchronization interface.
The synchronization interface can be any internal network or bridge existing on both
gateways, except the WAN interface and the primary WLAN.
3. If the heartbeat from the Active Gateway stops (indicating that the Active
Gateway has failed), the gateway with the highest priority becomes the new
Active Gateway and takes over the virtual IP address.

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4. When a gateway that was offline comes back online, or a gateway's priority
changes, the gateway sends a heartbeat notifying the other gateways in the
cluster.
If the gateway's priority is now the highest, it becomes the Active Gateway.
The Safe@Office appliance supports Internet connection tracking, which means that each
appliance tracks its Internet connection's status and reduces its own priority by a
user-specified amount, if its Internet connection goes down. If the Active Gateway's priority
drops below another gateway's priority, then the other gateway becomes the Active
Gateway.

Note: You can force a fail-over to a passive Safe@Office appliance. You may want to
do this in order to verify that HA is working properly, or if the active Safe@Office
appliance needs repairs. To force a fail-over, switch off the primary box or disconnect
it from the LAN network.
The Safe@Office appliance supports configuring multiple HA clusters on the same network
segment. To this end, each cluster must be assigned a unique ID number.
When HA is configured, you can specify that only the Active Gateway in the cluster should
connect to the Internet. This is called WAN HA, and it is useful in the following situations:
• Your Internet subscription cost is based is on connection time, and therefore
having the Passive appliances needlessly connected to the Internet costs you
money.
• You want multiple appliances to share the same static IP address without creating
an IP address conflict.
WAN HA avoids an IP address change, and thereby ensures virtually uninterrupted access
from the Internet to internal servers at your network.
On the other hand, you might prefer to keep Passive Gateways connected to the Internet at
all times, so that they can download updates from the Service Center and be accessible for
remote management, even when not acting as the Active Gateway. In this case, you must
assign a virtual IP address to the WAN interface. Each Passive Gateway will remain
constantly connected to the Internet using its WAN interface's primary IP address, while
remaining on standby to take over the WAN virtual IP address, in the event that the Active
Gateway fails. If desired, you can configure a WAN virtual IP address for the WAN2
interface, as well.

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Note: To use a WAN virtual IP address, the Internet connection method must be "Static
IP". PPP-based connections and dynamic IP connections are not supported.

Before configuring HA, the following requirements must be met:

• You must have at least two identical Safe@Office appliances.
• The appliances must have identical firmware versions and firewall rules.
• The appliances' internal networks and bridges must be the same.
• The appliances must have different real internal IP addresses, but share the same
virtual IP address.
• The appliances' synchronization interface ports must be connected either directly,
or via a hub or a switch. For example, if the DMZ is the synchronization interface,
then the DMZ/WAN2 ports on the appliances must be connected to each other.
The synchronization interface need not be dedicated for synchronization only. It may be
shared with an active internal network or bridge.
You can configure HA for the WAN interface, for any bridge, and for any internal network
except wireless networks and the OfficeMode network.

Note: You can enable the DHCP server in all Safe@Office appliances. A Passive
Gateway’s DHCP server will start answering DHCP requests only if the Active
Gateway fails.

Note: If you configure HA for the primary WLAN network:

• A passive appliance's wireless transmitter will be disabled until the
gateway becomes active.
• The two primary WLAN networks can share the same SSID and wireless
frequency.
• Wireless interfaces cannot serve as the synchronization interface.

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Configuring High Availability on a Gateway

The following procedure explains how to configure HA on a single gateway. You must
perform this procedure on each Safe@Office appliance that you want to include in the HA
cluster.

To configure HA on a Safe@Office appliance

1. Set the appliance’s internal IP addresses and network range.
Each appliance must have a different internal IP address.
See Changing IP Addresses on page 196.
2. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the High Availability tab.
The High Availability page appears.
3. Select the Gateway High Availability check box.

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The fields are enabled.

4. Next to each network for which you want to enable HA, select the HA check
box.
The Internet-Primary field represents the WAN interface, and the Internet-Secondary
field represents the WAN2 interface.
5. In the Virtual IP field, type the default gateway IP address.

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This can be any unused IP address in the network, and must be the same for all
gateways.
You can assign a virtual IP address to any internal interface, as well as to "LAN Static
IP" Internet connections (that is, LAN connections for which the Obtain IP address
automatically (using DHCP) check box is cleared).
6. Click the Synchronization radio button next to the network you want to use as
the synchronization interface.

Note: The synchronization interface must be the same for all gateways, and must
always be connected and enabled on all gateways. Otherwise, multiple appliances
may become active, causing unpredictable problems.

The synchronization interface cannot be an Internet connection or a wireless interface.

7. Complete the fields using the information the following table.
8. Click Apply.
A success message appears.
9. If desired, configure WAN HA for both the primary and secondary Internet
connection.
This setting should be the same for all gateways. For further information, see the Do not
connect if this gateway is in passive state field in Using Internet Setup on page 139.
10. If you configured a virtual IP address for the WAN or WAN2 interface,
configure the Internet connection to use the "Static IP" connection method.
See Using Internet Setup on page 139.

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Table 50: High Availability Page Fields

In this field… Do this…

Priority

My Priority Type the gateway's priority.

This must be an integer between 1 and 255.

Internet Connection
Tracking

Internet - Primary Type the amount to reduce the gateway's priority if the primary Internet
connection goes down.

This must be an integer between 0 and 255.

Internet - Secondary Type the amount to reduce the gateway's priority if the secondary
Internet connection goes down.

This must be an integer between 0 and 255.

Note: This value is only relevant if you configured a backup connection.

For information on configuring a backup connection, see Configuring a
Backup Internet Connection on page 189.

Port Tracking

LAN1-4 Type the amount to reduce the gateway's priority if the LAN port's
Ethernet link is lost.

This must be an integer between 0 and 255.

DMZ Type the amount to reduce the gateway's priority if the DMZ / WAN2
port's Ethernet link is lost.

This must be an integer between 0 and 255.

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In this field… Do this…

When in passive state

Disable VPN Select this option to specify that VPN connectivity should be disabled
when the gateway is a Passive Gateway.

Disable OSPF Select this option to specify that Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
dynamic routing should be disabled when the gateway is a Passive
Gateway.

Disable BGP Select this option to specify that Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
dynamic routing should be disabled when the gateway is a Passive
Gateway.

Disable RIP Select this option to specify that Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
dynamic routing should be disabled when the gateway is a Passive
Gateway.

This field is only relevant for N series appliances.

Disable Multicast Select this option to specify that Distance Vector Multicast Routing
routers Protocol (DVMRP) and Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse-Mode
(PIM-SM) multicast routing should be disabled when the gateway is a
Passive Gateway.

This field is only relevant for N series appliances.

Disable Wireless Indicates that the appliance's wireless transmitter should be disabled
Transmitter when the gateway is a Passive Gateway.

This option only appears for wireless appliances, and it cannot be

cleared.

Advanced

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In this field… Do this…

Group ID If multiple HA clusters exist on the same network segment, type the ID
number of the cluster to which the gateway should belong.

This must be an integer between 1 and 255.

The default value is 55. If only one HA cluster exists, there is no need to
change this value.

Sample Implementation on Two Gateways

The following procedure illustrates how to configure HA for the following two Safe@Office
gateways, Gateway A and Gateway B:

Table 51: Gateway Details

Gateway A Gateway B

Internal Networks LAN, DMZ LAN, DMZ

Internet Connections Primary and secondary Primary only

LAN Network IP Address 192.169.100.1 192.169.100.2

LAN Network 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0

Subnet Mask

DMZ Network IP Address 192.169.101.1 192.169.101.2

DMZ Network 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0

Subnet Mask

The gateways have two internal networks in common, LAN and DMZ. This means that you
can configure HA for the LAN network, the DMZ network, or both. You can use either of
the networks as the synchronization interface.

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The procedure below shows how to configure HA for both the LAN and DMZ networks.
The synchronization interface is the DMZ network, the LAN virtual IP address is
192.168.100.3, and the DMZ virtual IP address is 192.168.101.3. Gateway A is the Active
Gateway.

To configure HA for Gateway A and Gateway B

1. Connect the LAN port of Gateways A and B to hub 1.
2. Connect the DMZ port of Gateways A and B to hub 2.
3. Connect the LAN network computers of Gateways A and B to hub 1.
4. Connect the DMZ network computers of Gateways A and B to hub 2.
5. Do the following on Gateway A:
a. Set the gateway's internal IP addresses and network range to the values
specified in the table above.
See Changing IP Addresses on page 196.
b. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the High Availability tab.
The High Availability page appears.
c. Select the Gateway High Availability check box.
The Gateway High Availability area is enabled. The LAN and DMZ networks are
listed.
d. Next to LAN, select the HA check box.
e. In the LAN network's Virtual IP field, type the default gateway IP address
192.168.100.3.
f. Next to DMZ, select the HA check box.
g. In the DMZ network's Virtual IP field, type the default gateway IP address
192.168.101.3.
h. Click the Synchronization radio button next to DMZ.
i. In the My Priority field, type "100".
The high priority means that Gateway A will be the Active Gateway.
j. In the Internet - Primary field, type "20".
Gateway A will reduce its priority by 20, if its primary Internet connection goes
down.
k. In the Internet - Secondary field, type "30".

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Gateway A will reduce its priority by 30, if its secondary Internet connection goes
down.
l. Click Apply.
A success message appears.
6. Do the following on Gateway B:
a. Set the gateway's internal IP addresses and network range to the values
specified in the table above.
See Changing IP Addresses on page 196.
b. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the High Availability tab.
The High Availability page appears.
c. Select the Gateway High Availability check box.
The Gateway High Availability area is enabled. The LAN and DMZ networks are
listed.
d. Next to LAN, select the HA check box.
e. In the LAN network's Virtual IP field, type the default gateway IP address
192.168.100.3.
f. Next to DMZ, select the HA check box.
g. In the DMZ network's Virtual IP field, type the default gateway IP address
192.168.101.3.
h. Click the Synchronization radio button next to DMZ.
i. In the My Priority field, type "60".
The low priority means that Gateway B will be the Passive Gateway.
j. In the Internet - Primary field, type "20".
Gateway B will reduce its priority by 20, if its Internet connection goes down.
k. Click Apply.
A success message appears.
Gateway A's priority is 100, and Gateway B's priority is 60. So long as one of Gateway A's
Internet connections is up, Gateway A is the Active Gateway, because its priority is higher
than that of Gateway B.
If both of Gateway A's Internet connections are down, it deducts from its priority 20 (for the
primary connection) and 30 (for the secondary connection), reducing its priority to 50. In
this case, Gateway B's priority is the higher priority, and it becomes the Active Gateway.

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Chapter 9

Using Traffic Shaper

This chapter describes how to use Traffic Shaper to control the flow of communication to
and from your network.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................291
Setting Up Traffic Shaper .........................................................................293
Predefined QoS Classes ............................................................................294
Adding and Editing Classes ......................................................................296
Viewing and Deleting Classes ..................................................................300
Restoring Traffic Shaper Defaults ............................................................301

Overview
Traffic Shaper is a bandwidth management solution that allows you to set bandwidth
policies to control the flow of communication. Traffic Shaper ensures that important traffic
takes precedence over less important traffic, so that your business can continue to function
with minimum disruption, despite network congestion.
Traffic Shaper uses Stateful Inspection technology to access and analyze data derived from
all communication layers. This data is used to classify traffic in Quality of Service (QoS)
classes. Traffic Shaper divides available bandwidth among the classes according to weight.
For example, suppose Web traffic is deemed three times as important as FTP traffic, and
these services are assigned weights of 30 and 10 respectively. If the lines are congested,
Traffic Shaper will maintain the ratio of bandwidth allocated to Web traffic and FTP traffic
at 3:1.
If a specific class is not using all of its bandwidth, the leftover bandwidth is divided among
the remaining classes, in accordance with their relative weights. In the example above, if
only one Web and one FTP connection are active and they are competing, the Web
connection will receive 75% (30/40) of the leftover bandwidth, and the FTP connection will
receive 25% (10/40) of the leftover bandwidth. If the Web connection closes, the FTP
connection will receive 100% of the bandwidth.

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Each class has a bandwidth limit, which is the maximum amount of bandwidth that
connections belonging to that class may use together. Once a class has reached its bandwidth
limit, connections belonging to that class will not be allocated further bandwidth, even if
there is unused bandwidth available. For example, traffic used by Peer-To-Peer file-sharing
applications may be limited to a specific rate, such as 512 kilobit per second. Each class also
has a “Delay Sensitivity” value, indicating whether connections belonging to the class
should be given precedence over connections belonging to other classes.
Your Safe@Office appliance offers different degrees of traffic shaping, depending on its
model:
• Simplified Traffic Shaper. Includes a fixed set of four predefined classes. You can
assign network traffic to each class, but you cannot modify the classes, delete
them, or create new classes. Available in Safe@Office 1000N.
• Advanced Traffic Shaper. Includes a set of four predefined classes, but enables you
to modify the classes, delete them, and create new classes. You can define up to
eight classes, including weight, bandwidth limits, and DiffServ (Differentiated
Services) Packet Marking parameters. DiffServ marks packets as belonging to a
certain Quality of Service class. These packets are then granted priority on the
public network according to their class. Available in Safe@Office products with
Power Pack.

Note: You can prioritize wireless traffic from WMM-compliant multimedia applications,
by enabling Wireless Multimedia (WMM) for the desired wireless network. See
Manually Configuring a Wireless Network on page 319.

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Setting Up Traffic Shaper

To set up Traffic Shaper

1. Enable Traffic Shaper for the Internet connection, using the procedure Using
Internet Setup on page 139.
You can enable Traffic Shaper for incoming or outgoing connections.
• When enabling Traffic Shaper for outgoing traffic:
Specify a rate (in kilobits/second) slightly lower than your Internet connection's
maximum measured upstream speed.
• When enabling Traffic Shaper for incoming traffic:
Specify a rate (in kilobits/second) slightly lower than your Internet connection's
maximum measured downstream speed.
It is recommended to try different rates in order to determine which ones provide the
best results.

Note: Traffic Shaper cannot control the number or type of packets it receives from the
Internet; it can only affect the rate of incoming traffic by dropping received packets.
This makes the shaping of inbound traffic less accurate than the shaping of outbound
traffic. It is therefore recommended to enable traffic shaping for incoming traffic only if
necessary.
2. If you are using a Safe@Office product with Power Pack, you can add QoS
classes that reflect your communication needs, or modify the four predefined
QoS classes.
See Adding and Editing Classes on page 296.

Note: If you are using Safe@Office 1000N, you have Simplified Traffic Shaper, and you
cannot add or modify the classes. To add or modify classes, upgrade to Safe@Office
with Power Pack, which supports Advanced Traffic Shaper.
3. Use Allow or Allow and Forward rules to assign different types of connections
to QoS classes.
For example, if Traffic Shaper is enabled for outgoing traffic, and you create an Allow
rule associating all outgoing VPN traffic with the Urgent QoS class, then Traffic Shaper

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will handle outgoing VPN traffic as specified in the bandwidth policy for the Urgent
class.
See Adding and Editing Rules on page 402.

Note: Traffic Shaper must be enabled for the direction of traffic specified in the rule.

Note: If you do not assign a connection type to a class, Traffic Shaper automatically
assigns the connection type to the predefined "Default" class.

Predefined QoS Classes

Traffic Shaper provides the following predefined QoS classes.

To assign traffic to these classes, define firewall rules as described in Using Rules on page
398.

Table 52: Predefined QoS Classes

Class Weight Delay Sensitivity Useful for

Default 10 Medium Normal traffic.

(Normal Traffic)
All traffic is assigned to this class by default.

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Class Weight Delay Sensitivity Useful for

Urgent 15 High Traffic that is highly sensitive to delay. For

(Interactive Traffic) example, IP telephony, videoconferencing, and
interactive protocols that require quick user
response, such as telnet.

Note that the weight (amount of bandwidth)

allocated to this class is less than the weight
allocated to the “Important” class. The "Urgent"
class is ideal for delay-sensitive traffic that does
not demand a high amount of bandwidth.

Important 20 Medium Important traffic that requires a high allocation

(Normal Traffic) of bandwidth, but which is not exceptionally
sensitive to delays. For example, you can
prioritize the HTTP traffic of a company's
executive officers over other types of traffic, by
assigning it to the “Important” class.

Low Priority 5 Low Traffic that is not sensitive to long delays, and
(Bulk Traffic) which does not require a high guaranteed
bandwidth. For example, SMTP traffic (outgoing
email).

Note: In Simplified Traffic Shaper, these classes cannot be changed.

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Adding and Editing Classes

To add or edit a QoS class

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Traffic Shaper tab.
The Quality of Service Classes page appears.

2. Click Add.

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The Safe@Office QoS Class Editor wizard opens, with the Step 1 of 3: Quality of Service
Parameters dialog box displayed.

3. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
4. Click Next.
The Step 2 of 3: Advanced Options dialog box appears.

5. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.

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Note: Traffic Shaper may not enforce guaranteed rates and relative weights for
incoming traffic as accurately as for outgoing traffic. This is because Traffic Shaper
cannot control the number or type of packets it receives from the Internet; it can only
affect the rate of incoming traffic by dropping received packets. It is therefore
recommended to enable traffic shaping for incoming traffic only if necessary. For
information on enabling Traffic Shaper for incoming and outgoing traffic, see Using
Internet Setup on page 139.

6. Click Next.
The Step 3 of 3: Save dialog box appears with a summary of the class.

7. Type a name for the class.

For example, if you are creating a class for high priority Web connections, you can
name the class "High Priority Web".
8. Click Finish.
The new class appears in the Quality of Service Classes page.

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Table 53: QoS Class Fields

In this field… Do this…

Relative Weight Type a value indicating the class's importance relative to the other defined
classes.

For example, if you assign one class a weight of 100, and you assign
another class a weight of 50, the first class will be allocated twice the
amount of bandwidth as the second when the lines are congested.

Delay Sensitivity Select the degree of precedence to give this class in the transmission
queue:
• Low (Bulk Traffic) - Traffic that is not sensitive to long delays. For
example, SMTP traffic (outgoing email).
• Medium (Normal Traffic) - Normal traffic
• High (Interactive Traffic) - Traffic that is highly sensitive to delay.
For example, IP telephony, videoconferencing, and interactive
protocols that require quick user response, such as telnet.

Traffic Shaper serves delay-sensitive traffic with a lower latency. That is,
Traffic Shaper attempts to send packets with a "High (Interactive Traffic)"
level before packets with a "Medium (Normal Traffic)" or "Low (Bulk Traffic)"
level.

Outgoing Traffic: Select this option to guarantee a minimum bandwidth for outgoing traffic
Guarantee At Least belonging to this class. Then type the minimum bandwidth (in
kilobits/second) in the field provided.

Outgoing Traffic: Select this option to limit the rate of outgoing traffic belonging to this class.
Limit rate to Then type the maximum rate (in kilobits/second) in the field provided.

Incoming Traffic: Select this option to guarantee a minimum bandwidth for incoming traffic
Guarantee At Least belonging to this class. Then type the minimum bandwidth (in
kilobits/second) in the field provided.

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In this field… Do this…

Incoming Traffic: Select this option to limit the rate of incoming traffic belonging to this class.
Limit rate to Then type the maximum rate (in kilobits/second) in the field provided.

DiffServ Code Point Select this option to mark packets belonging to this class with a DiffServ
Code Point (DSCP), which is an integer between 0 and 63. Then type the
DSCP in the field provided.

The marked packets will be given priority on the public network according to
their DSCP.

To use this option, your ISP or private WAN must support DiffServ. You can
obtain the correct DSCP value from your ISP or private WAN administrator.

Viewing and Deleting Classes

You cannot delete a class that is currently used by a rule. You can determine whether a class
is in use or not, by viewing the Rules page.

To view or delete an existing QoS class

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Traffic Shaper tab.
The Quality of Service Classes page appears with a list of all defined QoS classes.
2. To delete a QoS class, do the following:
a. In the desired class's row, click Erase.
A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The class is deleted.

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Restoring Traffic Shaper Defaults

If desired, you can reset the Traffic Shaper bandwidth policy to use the four predefined
classes, and restore these classes to their default settings. For information on these classes
and their defaults, see Predefined QoS Classes on page 294.
Note: This will delete any additional classes you defined in Traffic Shaper
and reset all rules to use the Default class.
If one of the additional classes is currently used by a rule, you cannot reset
Traffic Shaper to defaults. You can determine whether a class is in use or
not, by viewing the Rules page.

To restore Traffic Shaper defaults

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Traffic Shaper tab.
The Quality of Service Classes page appears.
2. Click Restore Defaults.
A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.

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Chapter 10

Working with Wireless Networks

This chapter describes how to configure wireless internal networks.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................303
Configuring Wireless Networks ...............................................................312
Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity ...................................................340

Overview

Your Safe@Office wireless appliance features a built-in 802.11b/g/n access point that is
tightly integrated with the firewall and VPN.
Safe@Office 1000NW wireless appliances support the latest 802.11n standard (up to 300
Mbps) which integrates multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) features. MIMO is a
technology that uses multiple antennas to coherently resolve more information than possible
using a single antenna, and reduces problems with reflected signals. In addition, MIMO
includes Spatial Division Multiplexing (SDM), which spatially multiplexes independent
data streams that are transferred simultaneously within one spectral channel of bandwidth.
MIMO SDM can significantly increase data throughput, as the number of resolved special
data streams is increased.
In addition to MIMO, 802.11n also supports 40MHz channels, a channel width that is double
the 20MHz available in previous 802.11 PHYs, allowing for doubling of the PHY data rate
over a single 20 MHz channel.
Safe@Office 1000NW appliances are backwards compatible with the older 802.11b
standard (up to 11 Mbps) and 802.11g standard (up to 54 Mbps), so that both new and old
adapters of these standards are interoperable. Safe@Office 500W appliances also support a
special Super G mode that allows reaching a throughput of up to 108 Mbps with Super G

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compatible stations. For more information on the Super G mode refer to:
http://www.super-ag.com.
Safe@Office wireless appliances transmit in 2.4GHz range, using dual diversity antennas to
increase the range. When the 802.11n standard is employed with Safe@Office 1000NW, the
appliance can transmit in the 5GHz range, as well. Safe@Office 500W appliances support a
special extended range (XR) mode that allows up to three times the range of a regular
802.11g access point. XR dramatically stretches the performance of a wireless LAN, by
enabling long-range connections. The architecture delivers receive sensitivities of up to 105
dBm, over 20 dB more than the 802.11 specification. This allows ranges of up to 300 meters
indoors, and up to 1 km (3200 ft) outdoors, with XR-enabled wireless stations (actual range
depends on environment).

The Primary WLAN

In addition to the LAN and DMZ networks, you can define a wireless internal network called
the primary WLAN (wireless LAN) network. The primary WLAN is the main wireless
network, and it controls all other wireless network's statuses: wireless networks can be
enabled only if the primary WLAN is enabled, and disabling the primary WLAN
automatically disables all other wireless network. In addition, all wireless networks inherit
certain settings from the primary WLAN.
You can configure the primary WLAN in either of the following ways:
• Wireless Configuration Wizard. Guides you through the primary WLAN setup, step
by step.
See Using the Wireless Configuration Wizard on page 312.
• Manual configuration. Offers advanced setup options for the primary WLAN.
See Manually Configuring a WLAN on page 319.

Note: If the Safe@Office 1000N Power Pack upgrade is not installed, the primary
WLAN is the only wireless network.

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Virtual Access Points

The Safe@Office appliance enables you to partition the primary WLAN into virtual access
points (VAPs). A VAP is a logical wireless network behind the Safe@Office appliance and
is a type of VLAN (see Configuring VLANs on page 214). Like other types of VLANs,
VAPs are isolated from each other and can have separate security policies, IP network
segments, and Traffic Shaper settings. This enables you to configure separate policies for
different groups of wireless users.
For example, you could assign different permissions to employees and guests using your
company's wireless network, by defining two VAPs called “Guest” and “Employee”. The
Guest VAP would use simple WPA-Personal encryption, and the security policy would
mandate that stations connected to this network can access the Internet, but not sensitive
company resources. You could configure Traffic Shaper bandwidth management to give
stations in the Guest network a low priority, and by enabling Secure HotSpot on this
network, you could define terms of use that the guest users must accept before accessing the
Internet. In contrast, the Employee VAP would use the more secure WPA2-Enterprise
(802.11i) encryption standard and allow employees to access company resources such as the
intranet.
You can configure up to three VAPs, in addition to the primary WLAN. For information on
configuring VAPs, see Configuring VAPs on page 331.

Wireless Distribution System Links

The Safe@Office appliance enables you to extend the primary WLAN's coverage area, by
creating a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS is a system of access points that
communicate with each other wirelessly via WDS links, without any need for a wired
backbone. For example, if your business has expanded across two buildings, and a single
access point no longer provides sufficient coverage, you can add another access point that
acts as a repeater. If it is impractical or costly to run wires between the access points, you can
connect them by configuring a WDS that includes both access points.
WDS is usually used together with bridge mode to connect the networks behind the access
points. For example, if you have two network segments, each of which is served by a

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different access point, you can bridge the two network segments over WDS links. The
network segments will communicate with each other wirelessly via their access points and
act as a single network. For information on bridge mode, see Using Bridges on page 257.
WDS links are considered a type of VLAN (see Configuring VLANs on page 214).
Therefore, they can have separate security policies, IP network segments, and Traffic Shaper
settings.
You can use WDS links to create loop-free topologies, such as a star or tree of access points.

Figure 33: WDS Star of Wireless Access Points

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When used together with bridge mode and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), you can use WDS
links to create redundant topologies, such as a loop or mesh of linked access points.

Figure 34: Two Access Points Linked by a WDS Bridge

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Figure 35: Redundant Loop of Access Points Linked by WDS and STP

Note: Mesh topology is only supported in Safe@Office 500W.

You can configure up to seven WDS links, in addition to the primary WLAN. For
information on configuring WDS links, see Configuring WDS Links on page 336.

Note: All access points in a WDS must use the same radio channel for the WDS link
and for communicating with wireless stations. Therefore, using WDS may have a
negative impact on wireless throughput. In this case, it is recommended to use a
traditional wired backbone to connect the access points, instead of WDS links.

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Network Count Limitations

You can configure a total of eight wireless objects, including any combination of the
following:
• The primary WLAN
• Up to three virtual access points (VAPs)
• Up to seven WDS links
For example, if you configure the primary WLAN and two VAPs, then you can configure
five WDS links, or one more VAP and four WDS links.
When Extended Range (XR) mode is enabled for a wireless object, then it is counted as two
objects. For example, if you configure XR mode for the primary WLAN and one VAP, they
are counted as four wireless objects.
For information on default security policy rules controlling traffic to and from the primary
WLAN and VAPs, see Default Security Policy on page 391.

Wireless Security Protocols

The Safe@Office wireless security appliance supports the following security protocols:

Table 54: Wireless Security Protocols

Security Description
Protocol

None No security method is used. This option is not recommended, because it allows
unauthorized users to access your wireless network, although you can still limit
access from the wireless network by creating firewall rules. This method is
suitable for creating public access points.

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Security Description
Protocol

WEP encryption In the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption security method, wireless
stations must use a pre-shared key to connect to your network. This method is
not recommended, due to known security flaws in the WEP protocol. It is
provided for compatibility with existing wireless deployments.

Note: The appliance and the wireless stations must be configured with the
same WEP key.

802.1x: RADIUS In the 802.1x security method, wireless stations (supplicants) attempting to
authentication, no connect to the access point (authenticator) must first be authenticated, either
encryption by a RADIUS server (authentication server) which supports 802.1x, or by the
Safe@Office appliance's built-in EAP authenticator. All messages are passed
in EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).

This method is recommended for situations in which you want to authenticate

wireless users, but do not need to encrypt the data.

This security method is not supported for WDS links.

Note: To use this security method, you must first configure either a RADIUS
server that supports 802.1x, or set up the network for use with the Safe@Office
EAP authenticator. For information on configuring a RADIUS server, see
Using RADIUS Authentication. on page 684 For information on using the
Safe@Office EAP authenticator, see Using the Safe@Office EAP
Authenticator on page 431.

WPA-Enterprise: The WPA-Enterprise (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security method uses MIC
RADIUS (message integrity check) to ensure the integrity of messages, and TKIP
authentication, (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) to enhance data encryption.
encryption
Furthermore, WPA-Enterprise includes 802.1x and EAP authentication, based
either on a central RADIUS authentication server, or on the Safe@Office
appliance's built-in EAP authenticator. This method is recommended for

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Security Description
Protocol

situations where you want to authenticate wireless stations, and to encrypt the
transmitted data.

Note: To use this security method, you must first configure either a RADIUS
server that supports 802.1x, or set up the network for use with the Safe@Office
EAP authenticator. For information on configuring a RADIUS server, see
Using RADIUS Authentication. on page 684 For information on using the
Safe@Office EAP authenticator, see Using the Safe@Office EAP
Authenticator on page 431.

WPA-Personal: The WPA-Personal security method (also called WPA-PSK) is a variation of

password WPA-Enterprise that does not require an authentication server. WPA-Personal
authentication, periodically changes and authenticates encryption keys. This is called
encryption rekeying.

This option is recommended for small networks, which want to authenticate

and encrypt wireless data, but do not want to install a RADIUS server or use
the Safe@Office EAP authenticator.

Note: The appliance and the wireless stations must be configured with the same
passphrase.

WPA2 (802.11i) The WPA2 security method uses the more secure Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) cipher, instead of the RC4 cipher used by WPA and WEP.

When using WPA-Enterprise or WPA-Personal security methods, the

Safe@Office appliance enables you to restrict access to the wireless network
to wireless stations that support the WPA2 security method. If this setting is not
selected, the Safe@Office appliance allows clients to connect using both WPA
and WPA2.

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Note: For increased security, it is recommended to enable the Safe@Office internal VPN
Server for users connecting from your internal networks, and to install
SecuRemote/SecureClient/L2TP/Endpoint Connect on each computer in the wireless
network. This ensures that all connections from the wireless network to the LAN are
encrypted and authenticated. For information, see Internal VPN Server on page 602
and Setting Up Your Safe@Office Appliance as a VPN Server on page 603.

Configuring Wireless Networks

Note: It is recommended to configure wireless networks via Ethernet and not via a
wireless connection, because the wireless connection could be broken after making a
change to the configuration.

Using the Wireless Configuration Wizard

The Wireless Configuration Wizard provides a quick and simple way of setting up your
basic primary WLAN parameters for the first time.

Note: You cannot configure WPA-Enterprise and 802.1x using this wizard. For
information on configuring these modes, see Manually Configuring a Wireless
Network on page 319.

To configure a WLAN using the Wireless Configuration Wizard

1. Prepare the appliance for a wireless connection as described in Preparing the
Appliance for a Wireless Connection on page 102.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
3. In the WLAN network's row, click Edit.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
4. Click Wireless Wizard.

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The Wireless Configuration Wizard opens, with the Wireless Configuration dialog box
displayed.

5. Select the Enable wireless networking check box to enable the primary WLAN.
The fields are enabled.
6. Complete the fields using the information in Basic WLAN Settings Fields on
page 322.
7. Click Next.

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8. The Wireless Security dialog box appears.

9. Do one of the following:

• Click WPA-Personal to use the WPA-Personal security mode.
WPA-Personal (also called WPA-PSK) uses a passphrase for authentication. This
method is recommended for small, private wireless networks, which want to
authenticate and encrypt wireless data, but do not want to install a RADIUS server
or use the Safe@Office EAP authenticator. Both WPA and the newer, more secure
WPA2 (802.11i) will be accepted. To allow only the more secure WPA2 and not
WPA, see Manually Configuring a WLAN on page 319. For larger wireless
networks with many users, configure the primary WLAN to use WPA-Enterprise,
using the procedure Manually Configuring a WLAN on page 319.
• Click WEP to use the WEP security mode.
Using WEP, wireless stations must use a pre-shared key to connect to your
network. WEP is widely known to be insecure, and is supported mainly for
compatibility with existing networks and stations that do not support other
methods.
• Click No Security to use no security to create a public, unsecured access point.

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10. Do one of the following:

• To bridge the LAN and WLAN networks so that they appear as a single unified
network, click Bridge Mode.
Traffic from the WLAN to the LAN will be allowed to pass freely, and the LAN
and WLAN will share a single IP address range.

Note: This option creates a bridge called "default-bridge", which includes the WLAN
and the LAN. If desired, you can later remove this bridge by running the Wireless
Configuration Wizard again, and choosing Firewall Mode. For information on bridges,
see Using Bridges on page 257.

• To isolate the LAN from the WLAN, click Firewall Mode.

The WLAN and LAN will be assigned separate, isolated IP networks, and traffic
from the WLAN to the LAN will be subjected to the defined firewall policy.
By default, traffic from the WLAN to the LAN will be blocked, and traffic from the
LAN to the WLAN will be allowed. To allow traffic from the WLAN to the LAN,
you must create firewall rules. For information, see Using Firewall Rules.
11. Click Next.

WPA-Personal
If you chose WPA-Personal, the Wireless Configuration-WPA-Personal dialog box appears.

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Do the following:
1. In the text box, type the passphrase for accessing the network, or click Random
to randomly generate a passphrase.
This must be between 8 and 63 characters. It can contain spaces and special characters,
and is case-sensitive.
2. Click Next.
The Wireless Security Confirmation dialog box appears.

3. Click Next.

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4. The Wireless Security Complete dialog box appears.

5. Click Finish.
The wizard closes.
6. Prepare the wireless stations.

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WEP
If you chose WEP, the Wireless Configuration-WEP dialog box appears.

Do the following:
1. Choose a WEP key length.
The possible key lengths are:
• 64 Bits - The key length is 10 hexadecimal characters.
• 128 Bits - The key length is 26 hexadecimal characters.
• 152 Bits - The key length is 32 hexadecimal characters.
Some wireless card vendors call these lengths 40/104/128, respectively.
Note that WEP is generally considered to be insecure, regardless of the selected key
length.
2. In the text box, type the WEP key, or click Random to randomly generate a key
matching the selected length.
The key is composed of characters 0-9 and A-F, and is not case-sensitive. The wireless
stations must be configured with this same key.
3. Click Next.
The Wireless Security Confirmation dialog box appears.

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4. Click Next.
The Wireless Security Complete dialog box appears.
5. Click Finish.
The wizard closes.
6. Prepare the wireless stations.

No Security
The Wireless Security Complete dialog box appears.
• Click Finish.
The wizard closes.

Manually Configuring a Wireless Network

To manually configure a wireless network

1. If you intend to use the 802.1x or WPA-Enterprise security mode for the
wireless network, do one of the following:
• To use the Safe@Office EAP authenticator for authenticating wireless clients,
follow the workflow Using the Safe@Office EAP Authenticator for
Authentication of Wireless Clients on page 432.
You will be referred back to this procedure at the appropriate stage in the
workflow, at which point you can continue from the next step.
• To use a RADIUS server for authenticating wireless clients, configure a
RADIUS server.
See Using RADIUS Authentication on page 684.
2. Prepare the appliance for a wireless connection as described in Preparing the
Appliance for a Wireless Connection on page 102.
3. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
4. In the desired wireless network's row, click Edit.

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The Edit Network Settings page appears.

The fields that appear depend on the hardware type.

5. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.
The fields are enabled.
6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the wireless network network's
default gateway.
The wireless network must not overlap other networks.
7. In the Subnet Mask field, type the wireless network’s internal network range.
8. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
9. If desired, configure a DHCP server.
See Configuring a DHCP Server on page 198.

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10. Complete the fields using the information in Basic Wireless Settings Fields on
page 322.
11. To configure advanced settings, click Show Advanced Settings and complete the
fields using the information in Advanced Wireless Settings Fields on page 327.
New fields appear.

The fields that appear depend on the hardware type.

12. Click Apply.
A warning message appears, telling you that you are about to change your network
settings.

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13. Click OK.

A success message appears.

Note: Some wireless cards have "Infrastructure" and "Ad-hoc" modes. These modes
are also called "Access Point" and "Peer to Peer". On the wireless client, choose the
"Infrastructure" or "Access Point" mode.
You can set the wireless cards to either "Long Preamble" or "Short Preamble".

Table 55: Basic Wireless Settings Fields

In this field… Do this…

Wireless Settings

Network Name Type the network name (SSID) that identifies your wireless network. This
(SSID) name will be visible to wireless stations passing near your access point,
unless you enable the Hide the Network Name (SSID) option.

It can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long and is case-sensitive.

Country Select the country where you are located.

Warning: Choosing an incorrect country may result in the violation of

government regulations.

This field only appears when configuring the primary WLAN, and it is
inherited by all VAPs and WDS links.

Operation Mode Select an operation mode:

• 802.11b (11 Mbps). Operates in the 2.4 GHz range and offers a
maximum theoretical rate of 11 Mbps. When using this mode,
only 802.11b stations will be able to connect.
• 802.11g (54 Mbps). Operates in the 2.4 GHz range, and offers a
maximum theoretical rate of 54 Mbps. When using this mode,
only 802.11g stations will be able to connect.
• 802.11b/g (11/54 Mbps). Operates in the 2.4 GHz range, and offers a
maximum theoretical rate of 54 Mbps. When using this mode,
both 802.11b stations and 802.11g stations will be able to
connect.

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In this field… Do this…

• 802.11g Super (54/108 Mbps). Operates in the 2.4 GHz range, and
offers a maximum theoretical rate of 108 Mbps. When using this
mode, 802.1g stations and 802.11g Super stations will be able to
connect.
This mode is not available in Safe@Office 1000NW.
• 802.11g Super (11/54/108). Operates in the 2.4 GHz range, and offers
a maximum theoretical rate of 108 Mbps. When using this mode,
802.11b stations, 802.11g stations, and 802.11g Super stations
will be able to connect.
This mode is not available in Safe@Office 1000NW.
• 802.11n. Operates in the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz range, and offers a
maximum theoretical rate of 300 Mbps. When using this mode,
only 802.11n stations will be able to connect.
This mode is only available in Safe@Office 1000NW.
• 802.11ng. Operates in the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz range, and offers a
maximum theoretical rate of 300 Mbps. When using this mode,
802.11g stations and 802.11n stations will be able to connect.
This mode is only available in Safe@Office 1000NW.

The list of modes is dependent on the selected country.

You can prevent older wireless stations from slowing down your network, by
choosing an operation mode that restricts access to newer wireless stations.

Note: The actual data transfer speed is usually significantly lower than the
maximum theoretical bandwidth and degrades with distance.

Important: The station wireless cards must support the selected operation
mode. For a list of cards supporting 802.11g Super, refer to
http://www.super-ag.com.

This field only appears when configuring the primary WLAN, and it is
inherited by all VAPs and WDS links.

Channel Select the radio frequency to use for the wireless connection:
• Automatic. The Safe@Office appliance automatically selects a
channel. This is the default.
• A specific channel. The list of channels is dependent on the
selected country and operation mode.

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In this field… Do this…

Note: If there is another wireless network in the vicinity, the two networks may
interfere with one another. To avoid this problem, the networks should be
assigned channels that are at least 25 MHz (5 channels) apart. Alternatively,
you can reduce the transmission power.

This field only appears when configuring the primary WLAN, and it is
inherited by all VAPs and WDS links.

Channel Width Select the desired channel width:

• Auto (20/40 Mhz). The Safe@Office automatically selects the
channel width: 20Mhz or 40Mhz.
• 20Mhz

Selecting Auto can increase wireless performance, if a 40Mhz channel is

available. However, in some cases it may interfere with other access points
or wireless equipment in the area.

This field is only available in Safe@Office 1000NW.

Security Select the security protocol to use. For information on the supported security
protocols, see Wireless Security Protocols on page 309.

If you select WEP encryption, the WEP Keys area opens.

If you select 802.1x, the Authentication Server field appears.

If you select WPA-Enterprise, the Authentication Server, Require WPA2 (802.11i),

and WPA Encryption fields appear.

If you select WPA-Personal, the Passphrase, Require WPA2 (802.11i), and WPA
Encryption fields appear.

Note: When configuring a WDS link, 802.1x is not supported.

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In this field… Do this…

Authentication Specify which authentication server to use, by selecting one of the following:
Server • RADIUS. A RADIUS server.
• Internal User Database. The Safe@Office EAP authenticator.

Passphrase Type the passphrase for accessing the network, or click Random to randomly
generate a passphrase.

This must be between 8 and 63 characters. It can contain spaces and special
characters, and is case-sensitive.

For the highest security, choose a long passphrase that is hard to guess, or
use the Random button.

Note: The wireless stations must be configured with this passphrase as well.

Require WPA2 Specify whether you want to require wireless stations to connect using
(802.11i) WPA2, by selecting one of the following:
• Enabled. Only wireless stations using WPA2 can access the
wireless network.
• Disabled. Wireless stations using either WPA or WPA2 can access
the wireless network. This is the default.

WPA Encryption Select the encryption method to use for authenticating and encrypting
wireless data:
• Auto. The Safe@Office appliance automatically selects the cipher
used by the wireless client. This is the default.
• AES. Advanced Encryption Standard
• TKIP. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

Note: AES is more secure than TKIP; however, some devices do not support
AES.

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In this field… Do this…

WEP Keys If you selected WEP encryption, you must configure at least one WEP key. The
wireless stations must be configured with the same key, as well.

Key 1, 2, 3, 4 radio Click the radio button next to the WEP key that this gateway should use for
button transmission.

The selected key must be entered in the same key slot (1-4) on the station
devices, but the key need not be selected as the transmit key on the stations.

Note: You can use all four keys to receive data.

Key 1, 2, 3, 4 Select the WEP key length from the drop-down list.
length
The possible key lengths are:
• 64 Bits. The key length is 10 characters.
• 128 Bits. The key length is 26 characters.
• 152 Bits. The key length is 32 characters.

Note: Some wireless card vendors call these lengths 40/104/128,

respectively.

Note: WEP is generally considered to be insecure, regardless of the selected

key length.

Key 1, 2, 3, 4 text Type the WEP key, or click Random to randomly generate a key matching the
box selected length. The key is composed of hexadecimal characters 0-9 and
A-F, and is not case-sensitive.

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Table 56: Advanced Wireless Settings Fields

In this field… Do this…

Advanced Security

Hide the Network Specify whether you want to hide your network's SSID, by selecting one of
Name (SSID) the following:
• Yes. Hide the SSID.
Only devices to which your SSID is known can connect to your
network.
• No. Do not hide the SSID.
Any device within range can detect your network name and
attempt to connect to your network. This is the default.

Note: Hiding the SSID does not provide strong security, because a
determined attacker can still discover your SSID. Therefore, it is not
recommended to rely on this setting alone for security.

MAC Address Specify whether you want to enable MAC address filtering, by selecting one
Filtering of the following:
• Yes. Enable MAC address filtering.
Only MAC addresses that you added as network objects can
connect to your network.
For information on network objects, see Using Network Objects
on page 225.
• No. Disable MAC address filtering. This is the default.

Note: MAC address filtering does not provide strong security, since MAC
addresses can be spoofed by a determined attacker. Therefore, it is not
recommended to rely on this setting alone for security.

Station-to-Station Specify whether you want to allow wireless stations on this network to
Traffic communicate with each other, by selecting one of the following:
• Allow. Allow stations to communicate with each other. This is the
default.
• Block. Block traffic between wireless stations.

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In this field… Do this…

Wireless Transmitter

Transmission Rate Select the transmission rate:

• Automatic. The Safe@Office appliance automatically selects a
rate. This is the default.
• A specific rate

This field only appears when configuring the primary WLAN, and it is
inherited by all VAPs and WDS links.

Transmitter Power Select the transmitter power.

Setting a higher transmitter power increases the access point's range. A

lower power reduces interference with other access points in the vicinity.

The default value is Full. It is not necessary to change this value, unless there
are other access points in the vicinity.

This field only appears when configuring the primary WLAN, and it is
inherited by all VAPs and WDS links.

Guard Interval Select the guard interval, which is the amount of time between symbol
transmissions (in nanoseconds). The guard interval allows reflections from
the previous data transmission to settle before transmitting a new symbol.
This can have the following values:
• Normal. 800ns
• Short. 400ns

Selecting Short can increase throughput. However, in some cases it can also
increase error rate, due to increased sensitivity to RF reflections.

This field appears only for Safe@Office 1000NW.

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In this field… Do this…

Antenna Selection Multipath distortion is caused by the reflection of Radio Frequency (RF)
signals traveling from the transmitter to the receiver along more than one
path. Signals that were reflected by some surface reach the receiver after
non-reflected signals and distort them.

Safe@Office appliances avoid the problems of multipath distortion by using

an antenna diversity system. To provide antenna diversity, each wireless
security appliance has two antennas.

Specify which antenna to use for communicating with wireless stations:

• Automatic. The Safe@Office appliance receives signals through
both antennas and automatically selects the antenna with the
lowest distortion signal to use for communicating. The selection is
made on a per-station basis. This is the default.
• ANT 1. The ANT 1antenna is always used for communicating.
• ANT 2. The ANT 2 antenna is always used for communicating.

Use manual diversity control (ANT 1 or ANT 2), if there is only one antenna
connected to the appliance.

This field only appears when configuring the primary WLAN, and it is
inherited by all VAPs and WDS links.

This field does not appear for Safe@Office 1000NW.

Fragmentation Type the smallest IP packet size (in bytes) that requires that the IP packet be
Threshold split into smaller fragments.

If you are experiencing significant radio interference, set the threshold to a

low value (around 1000), to reduce error penalty and increase overall
throughput.

Otherwise, set the threshold to a high value (around 2000), to reduce

overhead.

The default value is 2346.

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In this field… Do this…

RTS Threshold Type the smallest IP packet size for which a station must send an RTS
(Request To Send) before sending the IP packet.

If multiple wireless stations are in range of the access point, but not in range
of each other, they might send data to the access point simultaneously,
thereby causing data collisions and failures. RTS ensures that the channel is
clear before the each packet is sent.

If your network is congested, and the users are distant from one another, set
the RTS threshold to a low value (around 500).

Setting a value equal to the fragmentation threshold effectively disables RTS.

The default value is 2346.

Extended Range Specify whether to use Extended Range (XR) mode:

Mode (XR) • Disabled. XR mode is disabled.
• Enabled. XR mode is enabled. XR will be automatically negotiated
with XR-enabled wireless stations and used as needed. This is
the default.

This field does not appear for Safe@Office 1000NW.

Multimedia QoS Specify whether to use the Wireless Multimedia (WMM) standard to prioritize
(WMM) traffic from WMM-compliant multimedia applications. This can have the
following values:
• Disabled. WMM is disabled. This is the default.
• Enabled. WMM is enabled. The Safe@Office appliance will
prioritize multimedia traffic according to four access categories
(Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background). This allows for
smoother streaming of voice and video when using WMM aware
applications.

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In this field… Do this…

WDS Specify whether to enable WDS links:

• Disabled. WDS links are disabled.
• Enabled. WDS links are enabled. For information on configuring
WDS links, see Configuring Wireless Distribution System
Links on page 336.

This field appears only for Safe@Office 1000NW.

Configuring Virtual Access Points

You can partition the wireless network into wireless VLANs called virtual access points
(VAPs). You can use VAPs to grant different permissions to groups of wireless users, by
configuring each VAP with the desired security policy and network settings, and then
assigning each group of wireless users to the relevant VAP. For more information on VAPs,
see Overview on page 303.

Note: While virtual access points (VAPs) can have different security settings and
network names, all VAPs inherit the following wireless settings from the primary
WLAN:
• Country
• Operation Mode
• Channel
• Transmission Rate
• Transmitter Power
• Antenna Selection

For information on configuring these settings in the primary WLAN, see Manually
Configuring a Wireless Network on page 319.

Note: To enable VAPs, you must first enable the primary WLAN network. If you disable
the primary WLAN network, all VAPs are automatically disabled.

The procedure below explains how to add or edit a VAP. For information on deleting a VAP,
see Deleting VLANs on page 221.

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To add or edit a VAP

1. Configure and enable the primary WLAN.
For information on configuring the primary WLAN manually, see Manually
Configuring a Wireless Network on page 319.
For information on using a wizard to configure the primary WLAN, see Using the
Wireless Wizard on page 312.
2. If you intend to use the 802.1x or WPA-Enterprise security mode for the VAP,
do one of the following:
• To use the Safe@Office EAP authenticator for authenticating wireless clients,
follow the workflow Using the Safe@Office EAP Authenticator for
Authentication of Wireless Clients on page 432.
You will be referred back to this procedure at the appropriate stage in the
workflow, at which point you can continue from the next step.
• To use a RADIUS server for authenticating wireless clients, configure a
RADIUS server.
See Using RADIUS Authentication on page 684.
3. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
4. Click Add Network.

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The Edit Network Settings page appears.

5. In the Network Name field, type a name for the VAP.

6. In the Type drop-down list, select Virtual Access Point.

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New fields appear.

The fields that appear depend on the hardware type.

7. In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.
The fields are enabled.
8. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the VAP network's default
gateway.
The VAP network must not overlap other networks.
9. In the Subnet Mask field, type the VAP's internal network range.
10. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
11. If desired, configure a DHCP server.

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See Configuring a DHCP Server on page 198.

12. Complete the fields using the information in Basic Wireless Settings Fields on
page 322.
13. To configure advanced settings, click Show Advanced Settings and complete the
fields using the information in Advanced Wireless Settings Fields on page 327.
New fields appear.

The fields that appear depend on the hardware type.

14. Click Apply.

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Note: Some wireless cards have "Infrastructure" and "Ad-hoc" modes. These modes
are also called "Access Point" and "Peer to Peer". On the wireless client, choose the
"Infrastructure" or "Access Point" mode.
You can set the wireless cards to either "Long Preamble" or "Short Preamble".

Configuring Wireless Distribution System Links

You can extend the wireless network across multiple access points, or connect the networks
behind different access points, by creating a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). To create
a WDS, you must add WDS links between the desired access points.
For more information on WDS links, see Overview on page 303.

Note: While WDS links can have different security settings, all WDS links inherit the
following wireless settings from the primary WLAN:
• Country
• Operation Mode
• Channel
• Transmission Rate
• Transmitter Power
• Antenna Selection
• Security
For information on configuring these settings in the primary WLAN, see Manually
Configuring a Wireless Network on page 319.

Note: To enable WDS links, you must first enable the primary WLAN network. If you
disable the primary WLAN network, all WDS links are automatically disabled.

The procedure below explains how to add or edit a WDS link. For information on deleting a
WDS link, see Deleting VLANs on page 221.

To add or edit a WDS link

1. Configure the primary WLAN as follows:
a) Enable the primary WLAN.

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b) If using Safe@Office1000NW, enable WDS links.

For information on configuring these settings, see Manually Configuring a Wireless
Network on page 319.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the My Network tab.
The My Network page appears.
3. Click Add Network.
The Edit Network Settings page appears.
4. In the Network Name field, type a name for the WDS link.
5. In the Type drop-down list, select Wireless Distribution System.
New fields appear.

The fields that appear depend on the hardware type.

6. In the Peer WLAN MAC Address field, type the WLAN MAC address of the
access point to which you want to create a WDS link.

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Note: This is the MAC address of the WLAN interface, not the WAN MAC address. To
see your access point's WLAN MAC address, click Reports in the main menu, and then
click Wireless.
7. Do one of the following:
• To create a bridged WDS link:
1) In the Mode drop-down list, select Bridged.
The fields are enabled and additional fields appear.
2) Complete these fields as described in Bridged Network Fields on
page 271.
• To create a routed WDS link, do the following:
1) In the Mode drop-down list, select Enabled.
The fields are enabled.
2) In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the WDS link's default
gateway.
The WDS link must not overlap other networks.
3) In the Subnet Mask field, type the WDS link's internal network range.
8. If desired, enable or disable Hide NAT.
See Enabling/Disabling Hide NAT on page 197.
9. If desired, configure a DHCP server.
See Configuring a DHCP Server on page 198.
10. Complete the fields using the relevant information in Basic Wireless Settings
Fields on page 322.
11. To configure advanced settings, click Show Advanced Settings and complete the
fields using the relevant information in Advanced Wireless Settings Fields on
page 327.

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New fields appear.

The fields that appear depend on the hardware type.

12. Click Apply.

Note: Both sides of the WDS link must use the same radio channel and security
settings.

Note: The access point can use any supported security protocol to communicate with
wireless stations.

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Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity

I cannot connect to a wireless network from a wireless station. What should I do?
• Check that the SSID configured on the station matches the Safe@Office
appliance's SSID. The SSID is case-sensitive.
• Check that the encryption settings configured on the station (encryption mode and
keys) match the Safe@Office appliance's encryption settings.
• If MAC filtering is enabled, verify that the MAC address of all stations is listed in
the Network Objects page (see Viewing and Deleting Network Objects on page
235).
• Check that the wireless card region matches the access point region.
• Check the wireless card supports the wireless standard that you configured.
I cannot connect to an access point over a WDS link. What should I do?
• Check that both sides of the WDS link are configured with their peer's WLAN
MAC address (and not the WAN MAC address).
• Check that both sides of the WDS link are configured to use the same radio
channel and security settings.
• Make sure that the peer access points are not too far apart for proper reception.

How do I test wireless reception?

• Look at the Wireless page, and check for excessive errors or dropped packets.
• Look at the My Computers page, to see information for specific wireless stations,
such as the number of transmission errors, and the current reception power of each
station.
• On the wireless station, open a command window and type ping my.firewall. If you
see a large number of dropped packets, you are experiencing poor reception.
Wireless reception is poor. What should I do?
• Adjust the angle of the antennas, until the reception improves. The antennas
radiate horizontally in all directions.
• If both antennas are connected to the Safe@Office appliance, check that the
Antenna Selection parameter in the primary WLAN's advanced settings is set to
Automatic (see Manually Configuring a Wireless Network on page 319).

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• Relocate the Safe@Office appliance to a place with better reception, and avoid
obstructions, such as walls and electrical equipment. For example, try mounting
the appliance in a high place with a direct line of sight to the wireless stations.
• Check for interference with nearby electrical equipment, such as microwave
ovens and cordless or cellular phones.
• Check the Transmission Power parameter in the primary WLAN's advanced
settings.
• Make sure that you are not using two access points in close proximity and on the
same frequency. For minimum interference, channel separation between nearby
access points must be at least 25 MHz (5 channels).
• The Safe@Office appliance supports XR (Extended Range) technology. For best
range, enable XR mode in the wireless network's advanced settings, and use
XR-enabled stations.
• Range outdoors is normally much higher than indoors, depending on
environmental conditions.

Note: You can observe any changes in the wireless reception in the My Computers page.
Make sure to refresh the page after making a change.

Note: Professional companies are available for help in setting up reliable wireless
networks, with access to specialized testing equipment and procedures.

There are excessive collisions between wireless stations. What should I do?
If you have many concurrently active wireless stations, there may be collisions between
them. Such collisions may be the result of a "hidden node" problem: not all of the stations are
within range of each other, and therefore are "hidden" from one another. For example, if
station A and station C do not detect each other, but both stations detect and are detected by
station B, then both station A and C may attempt to send packets to station B simultaneously.
In this case, the packets will collide, and Station B will receive corrupted data.
The solution to this problem lies in the use of the RTS protocol. Before sending a certain size
IP packet, a station sends an RTS (Request To Send) packet. If the recipient is not currently
receiving packets from another source, it sends back a CTS (Clear To Send) packet,
indicating that the station can send the IP packet. Try setting the RTS Threshold parameter in
the wireless network's advanced settings to a lower value. This will cause stations to use
RTS for smaller IP packets, thus decreasing the likeliness of collisions.

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In addition, try setting the Fragmentation Threshold parameter in the wireless network's
advanced settings to a lower value. This will cause stations to fragment IP packets of a
certain size into smaller packets, thereby reducing the likeliness of collisions and increasing
network speed.

Note: Reducing the RTS Threshold and the Fragmentation Threshold too much can
have a negative impact on performance.

Note: Setting an RTS Threshold value equal to the Fragmentation Threshold value
effectively disables RTS.

I am not getting the full speed. What should I do?

• The actual speed is always less than the theoretical speed, and degrades with
distance.
• Read the section about reception problems. Better reception means better speed.
• Check that all your wireless stations support the wireless standard you are using
(802.11g or 802.11g Super), and that this standard is enabled in the station
software. Transmission speed is determined by the slowest station associated with
the access point. For a list of wireless stations that support 802.11g Super, see
www.super-ag.com.

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Chapter 11

Viewing Reports
This chapter describes the Safe@Office Portal reports.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Viewing the Safe@Office Appliance Status.............................................343
Using the Traffic Monitor.........................................................................350
Viewing Computers ..................................................................................355
Viewing Connections ...............................................................................357
Viewing Network Statistics ......................................................................360
Viewing the Routing Table.......................................................................372
Viewing Wireless Station Statistics ..........................................................374

Viewing the Safe@Office Appliance Status

The Safe@Office Status Monitor provides a snapshot of the Safe@Office appliance's

current status, enabling you to view the following information in a single glance:
• General appliance information
• Appliance module statuses
• Appliance port statuses
• Resource utilization information
• Recent logged events

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To view the Safe@Office appliance's current status

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Status tab.
The Status Monitor page appears.

The page displays the information in the following table.

2. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

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Table 57: Status Monitor Fields

This field… Displays…

Device Information Information about the Safe@Office appliance.

Product The licensed software and the number of allowed nodes.

MAC Address The Safe@Office appliance's WAN MAC address.

Firmware The currently installed firmware:

• Main. The version of the primary firmware
• Backup. The version of the backup firmware

Uptime The time that elapsed from the moment the unit was turned on

System A diagram of the Safe@Office appliance's ports, indicating the ports'

statuses. Ports that are currently in use appear in green.

Cellular Modems Information about connected cellular modems, including the following:
• An icon indicating whether the modem is connected to the
Internet ( ) or not ( )
• The modem model name
• The modem's access technology
• A bar graph indicating the current signal strength
• The cellular operator’s name

You can mouse over the field to view the modem manufacturer, model
number, and access technology value, and current signal strength in dBm.

Status Information about the Safe@Office appliance's status.

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This field… Displays…

Internet The Safe@Office appliance's overall Internet connection status. This can
be any of the following:

Icon Description

OK. One or both Internet connections are connected.

Idle. Both Internet connections are in “idle” state.

Disabled. Both Internet connections are disabled.

Connected with problems. One Internet connection is connected,

and the other Internet connection is in “Establishing
Connection” state.

No connectivity. All enabled Internet connections are in

“Establishing Connection” state.

For information on individual Internet connections' statuses, see Status

Bar on page 121.

VPN The Safe@Office appliance's VPN tunnel status. This can be any of the
following:

Icon Description

No tunnels connected. There are no open VPN tunnels.

Tunnels are established. There are open VPN tunnels.

Some permanent tunnels are down. Some permanent VPN tunnels

are currently down. To view VPN tunnels, click on the link.

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This field… Displays…

Antivirus The Safe@Office appliance's VStream Antivirus status. This can be any of
the following:

Icon Description

Antivirus enabled. VStream Antivirus is enabled.

Antivirus disabled. VStream Antivirus is disabled.

Antivirus is enabled but no database is installed. VStream Antivirus

is enabled; however, the VStream Antivirus databases are not
installed.

Services The Safe@Office appliance's Service Center connection status. This can
be any of the following:

Icon Description

Connected. The Safe@Office appliance is connected to the

Service Center, and security services are active.

Firmware download: x% completed. The Safe@Office appliance is

currently downloading a firmware file from the Service Center.
The download is x% complete.

Disabled. You are not subscribed to a Service Center.

Expired. Your subscription to security services has expired.

Failed to connect. The Safe@Office appliance failed to connect

to the Service Center.

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This field… Displays…

HA The Safe@Office appliance's High Availability status. This can be any of

the following:

Icon Description

Passive. High Availability is enabled, and this appliance is a

Passive Gateway.

Master. High Availability is enabled, and this appliance is the

Active Gateway.

Disabled. High Availability is disabled.

Resource Utilization Safe@Office appliance resource utilization information.

A bar graph next to each resource indicates the amount currently

consumed.

Kernel Mem The percentage of used memory in the kernel module, followed by the
amount in kilobytes.

User Mem The percentage of used memory in the user module, followed by the
amount in kilobytes.

FW Mem The percentage of used memory in the firewall module, followed by the
amount in kilobytes.

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This field… Displays…

System Mem The percentage of system memory in use, followed by the amount in
kilobytes.

Configuration The percentage of configuration storage space in use out of the total
amount of space allocated for configuration storage, followed by the
amount in kilobytes.

CPU The percentage of CPU in use.

Connections The percentage of established connections out of the licensed number of

connections, followed by the number of established connections.

VPN Tunnels The percentage of established VPN tunnels out of the licensed number of
VPN tunnels, followed by the number of established VPN tunnels.

Nodes The percentage of nodes in use out of the licensed number of nodes,
followed by the number of nodes in used.

Last Events The last five messages logged to the Event Log.

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Using the Traffic Monitor

You can view incoming and outgoing traffic for selected network interfaces and QoS classes
using the Traffic Monitor. This enables you to identify network traffic trends and anomalies,
and to fine tune Traffic Shaper QoS class assignments.
The Traffic Monitor displays separate bar charts for incoming traffic and outgoing traffic,
and displays traffic rates in kilobits/second. If desired, you can change the number of
seconds represented by the bars in the charts, using the procedure Configuring Traffic
Monitor Settings on page 352.
In network traffic reports, the traffic is color-coded as described in the following table. In the
All QoS Classes report, the traffic is color-coded by QoS class.

Table 58: Traffic Monitor Color Coding for Networks

Traffic marked in this color… Indicates…

Blue VPN-encrypted traffic

Red Traffic blocked by the firewall

Green Traffic accepted by the firewall

You can export a detailed traffic report for all enabled networks and all defined QoS classes,
using the procedure Exporting General Traffic Reports on page 354.

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Viewing Traffic Reports

To view a traffic report

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Traffic tab.
The Traffic Monitor page appears.

2. In the Traffic Monitor Report drop-down list, select the network interface for
which you want to view a report.
The list includes all currently enabled networks. For example, if the DMZ network is
enabled, it will appear in the list.
If Traffic Shaper is enabled, the list also includes the defined QoS classes. Choose All
QoS Classes to display a report including all QoS classes. For information on enabling
Traffic Shaper see Using Internet Setup on page 139.
The selected report appears in the Traffic Monitor page.

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3. To refresh all traffic reports, click Refresh.

4. To clear all traffic reports, click Clear.

Note: The firewall blocks broadcast packets used during the normal operation of your
network. This may lead to a certain amount of traffic of the type "Traffic blocked by
firewall" that appears under normal circumstances and usually does not indicate an
attack.

Configuring Traffic Monitor Settings

You can configure the interval at which the Safe@Office appliance should collect traffic
data for network traffic reports.

To configure Traffic Monitor settings

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Traffic tab.
The Traffic Monitor page appears.
2. Click Settings.

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The Traffic Monitor Settings page appears.

3. In the Sample monitoring data every field, type the interval (in seconds) at which
the Safe@Office appliance should collect traffic data.
The default value is one sample every 1800 seconds (30 minutes).
4. Click Apply.

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Exporting General Traffic Reports

You can export a general traffic report that includes information for all enabled networks
and all defined QoS classes to a *.csv (Comma Separated Values) file. You can open and
view the file in Microsoft Excel.

To export a general traffic report

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Traffic tab.
The Traffic Monitor page appears.
2. Click Export.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
3. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
5. Type a name for the configuration file and click Save.
A *.csv file is created and saved to the specified directory.

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Viewing Computers

This option allows you to view the currently active computers on your network. The
computers are graphically displayed, each with its name, IP address, and settings (DHCP,
Static, etc.). You can also view node limit information.

To view the computers

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the My Computers tab.
The Active Computers page appears.

If you configured High Availability, both the master and backup appliances are shown.
If you configured OfficeMode, the OfficeMode network is shown.
If there are wireless networks, the wireless stations are shown under the network to
which they are connected. For information on viewing statistics for these computers, see
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from accessing the Internet through the Safe@Office appliance, the reason why it was
blocked is shown in red.
If a network is bridged, the bridge's name appears in parentheses next to the network's
name.
If you are exceeding the maximum number of computers allowed by your license, a
warning message appears, and the computers over the node limit are marked in red.
These computers are still protected, but they are blocked from accessing the Internet
through the Safe@Office appliance.

Note: Computers that did not communicate through the firewall are not counted for
node limit purposes, even though they are protected by the firewall and appear in the
Active Computers table.

Note: To increase the number of computers allowed by your license, you can upgrade
your product. For further information, see Upgrading Your Software Product on
page 718.

If Secure HotSpot is enabled for some networks, each computer's HotSpot status is
displayed next to it. The possible statuses include:
• Authenticated. The computer is logged in to My HotSpot.
• Not Authenticated. The computer is not logged in to My HotSpot.
• Excluded from HotSpot. The computer is in an IP address range excluded from
HotSpot enforcement. To enforce HotSpot, you must edit the network object.
See Adding and Editing Network Objects on page 227.
If Remote Desktop is enabled, a link appears next to each computer, enabling you to
access its desktop remotely. For information on using Remote Desktop, see Using
Remote Desktop on page 695.
Next to each computer, an Add button enables you to add a network object for the
computer, or an Edit button enables you to edit an existing network object for the
computer. For information on adding and editing network objects, see Adding and
Editing Network Objects on page 227.
2. To refresh the display, click Refresh.
3. To view node limit information, do the following:
a. Click Node Limit.

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The Node Limit window appears with installed software product and the number of
nodes used.

b. Click Close to close the window.

Viewing Connections

This option allows you to view currently active connections between your networks, as well
as those from your networks to the Internet.

Note: The report does not display connections between bridged networks, where
Firewall Between Members is disabled.

To view the active connections

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Connections tab.

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The Connections page appears.

The page displays the information in the following table.

2. To view information about a destination machine, click its IP address.
The Safe@Office appliance queries the Internet WHOIS server, and a window displays
the name of the entity to which the IP address is registered and their contact
information.
3. To view information about a destination port, click the port.
A window opens displaying information about the port.
4. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
5. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

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Table 59: Connections Fields

This field… Displays…

Protocol The protocol used (TCP, UDP, and so on)

Source IP The source IP address.

Port The source port

Destination IP The destination IP address.

Port The destination port.

QoS Class The QoS class to which the connection belongs (if Traffic Shaper is
enabled)

Options An icon indicating further details:

• - The connection is encrypted.

• - The connection is being scanned by VStream Antivirus.

• - The connection is being scanned by VStream Antispam.

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Viewing Network Statistics

You can view statistics for each of the Safe@Office appliance's Internet connections,
internal networks and bridges, using the Network Interface Monitor.

Viewing General Network Statistics

You can view general statistics for the Safe@Office appliance's network interfaces.

To view general network statistics

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Networks tab.
The Networks page appears displaying general network statistics. For information on
the fields, see the following table.

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2. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

Table 60: General Network Statistics

This field… Displays…

Total Networks The total number of internal networks.

Total Sent The total number of sent packets on all network interfaces.

Total Received The total number of received packets on all network interfaces.

Viewing Internet Connection Statistics

You can view statistics for the primary and secondary Internet connections.

To view statistics for an Internet connection

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Networks tab.
The Networks page appears.
2. In the tree, click on the Internet connection.

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The page displays statistics for the Internet connection. The following example shows
statistics for the primary Internet connection.

For information on the fields, see the following table.

3. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

Table 61: Internet Connection Statistics

This field… Displays…

Type The Internet connection's type

Status The Internet connection's status

IP Address The appliance's current IP address on the network interface

MAC Address The appliance's MAC address on the network interface

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Internet

Mode The Internet connection method used

Connected The connection duration, in the format hh:mm:ss, where:

hh=hours

mm=minutes

ss=seconds

Remote IP The IP address of the PPP peer.

Address
This field is only relevant for PPP-based Internet connections.

Connection Probing

Probing Method The connection probing method configured for the Internet connection

ADSL These fields only appear for ADSL connections.

Standard The DSL line's standard

Annex The Safe@Office ADSL model (Annex A, Annex B)

Self Test Indicates whether DSL modem has passed a self-test

Trellis Coding The DSL line's trellis coding

Framing Structure The DSL line's framing structure

Line Rate The line rate for transmission (TX) and reception (RX) in kbps

ADSL Firmware The installed ADSL firmware

ADSL Firmware The installed backup ADSL firmware

[Backup]

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This field… Displays…

RF status These fields only appear for ADSL connections.

Tx Power The local and remote transmission power in dB

SNR Margin The local and remote Signal to Noise Ration (SNR) margin in dB.

The SNR margin is the difference between the amount of noise received by
the local/remote line end, and the amount of noise it can tolerate.

Line Attenuation The local and remote line attenuation in dB.

The line attenuation is the difference between the signal power transmitted to
the local/remote line end, and that which it received.

Modem These fields only appear if a cellular modem is connected.

Manufacturer The modem manufacturer

Model The modem model

Revision The modem revision

Serial The modem serial number

Operator The cellular operator

Signal Strength The current signal strength in dB

BER The bit error rate

Access The access technology used

Technology

Statistics Statistics only appear if the Internet connection is connected

Packets The total number of transmitted and received packets

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This field… Displays…

Errors The total number of transmitted and received packets for which an error
occurred

Dropped The total number of transmitted and received packets that the firewall
dropped

Overruns The total number of transmitted and received packets that were lost,
because they were sent or arrived more quickly that the appliance could
handle

Frame/Carrier The total number of frame alignment and carrier errors.

Frame alignment errors occur when a frame that has extra bits is received.
The number of such errors appears in the Received column.

Carrier errors occur when the carrier is not present at the start of data
transmission, or when the carrier is lost during transmission. Such errors
usually indicate a problem with the cable. The number of such errors
appears in the Transmitted column.

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Viewing Wired Network Statistics

You can view statistics for wired network interfaces, including the LAN, DMZ,
OfficeMode, tag-based VLANs, and port-based VLANs.

To view statistics for a wired network

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Networks tab.
The Networks page appears.
2. In the tree, click on the wired network.
The page displays statistics for the network. The following example shows statistics for
the LAN. For information on the fields, see the following table.

3. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

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Table 62: Wired Network Statistics

This field… Displays…

Type The network's type.

Status The network's current status (Enabled/Disabled).

IP Address The appliance's current IP address on the network interface.

MAC Address The appliance's MAC address on the network interface.

Statistics Statistics only appear if the network is enabled

Packets The total number of transmitted and received packets

Errors The total number of transmitted and received packets for which an error
occurred

Dropped The total number of transmitted and received packets that the firewall
dropped

Overruns The total number of transmitted and received packets that were lost,
because they were sent or arrived more quickly that the appliance could
handle

Frame/Carrier The total number of frame alignment and carrier errors.

Frame alignment errors occur when a frame that has extra bits is received.
The number of such errors appears in the Received column.

Carrier errors occur when the carrier is not present at the start of data
transmission, or when the carrier is lost during transmission. Such errors
usually indicate a problem with the cable. The number of such errors
appears in the Transmitted column.

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Viewing Wireless Network Statistics

If the primary WLAN is enabled, you can view wireless statistics for the primary WLAN
and VAPs.

To view statistics for the primary WLAN and VAPs

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Networks tab.
The Networks page appears.
2. In the tree, click on the wireless network's name.
The page displays statistics for the network. For information on the fields, see the
following table.

3. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

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Table 63: Wireless Statistics

This field… Displays…

Type The network's type, in this case "Wireless"

Status The network's current status (Enabled/Disabled)

IP Address The IP address of the wireless network's default gateway

MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless network interface

Wireless

Wireless Mode The operation mode used by the WLAN, followed by the transmission rate in
Mbps

Domain The Safe@Office access point's region

Country The country configured for the WLAN

Channel The radio frequency used by the WLAN

Security The security mode used by the wireless network

Statistics Statistics only appear if the network is enabled

Frames OK The total number of frames that were successfully transmitted and received

Errors The total number of transmitted and received frames for which an error
occurred

Wrong The total number of received packets that were dropped, because they were
NWID/ESSID destined for another access point

Invalid Encryption The total number of transmitted and received packets with the wrong
Key encryption key

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This field… Displays…

Missing Fragments The total number of packets missed during transmission and reception that
were dropped, because fragments of the packet were lost

Discarded Retries The total number of discarded retry packets that were transmitted and
received

Discarded Misc The total number of transmitted and received packets that were discarded for
other reasons

Viewing Bridge Statistics

You can view statistics for bridges.

To view statistics for a bridge

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Networks tab.
The Networks page appears.
2. In the tree, click on the bridge.

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The page displays statistics for the bridge. For information on the fields, see the
following table.

3. To view statistics for bridged networks, in the tree, expand the bridge's node.
The page displays statistics for the bridged network.
4. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

Table 64: Bridge Statistics

This field… Displays…

Type The network's type, in this case "Bridge"

IP Address The appliance's current IP address on the bridge interface

Statistics Statistics only appear if the bridge is enabled

Packets The total number of transmitted and received packets

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This field… Displays…

Errors The total number of transmitted and received packets for which an error
occurred

Dropped The total number of transmitted and received packets that the firewall
dropped

Overruns The total number of transmitted and received packets that were lost,
because they were sent or arrived more quickly that the appliance could
handle

Frame/Carrier The total number of frame alignment and carrier errors.

Frame alignment errors occur when a frame that has extra bits is received.
The number of such errors appears in the Received column.

Carrier errors occur when the carrier is not present at the start of data
transmission, or when the carrier is lost during transmission. Such errors
usually indicate a problem with the cable. The number of such errors
appears in the Transmitted column.

Viewing the Routing Table

This option allows you to view the routing table currently in effect on the Safe@Office
appliance.

To view the current routing table

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Routing tab.

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The Routing Table page appears.

The page displays the information in the following table.

2. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
3. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

Table 65: Routing Table Fields

This field… Displays…

Source The route's source

Destination The route's destination

Service The network service for which the route is configured

Gateway The gateway's IP address

Metric The route's metric

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This field… Displays…

Interface The interface for which the route is configured

Origin The route's type:

• Connected Route. A route to a network that is directly connected
to the Safe@Office appliance
• Static Route. A destination-based or service-based static route.
See Using Static Routes on page 239.
• Dynamic Route. A route obtained through a dynamic routing
protocol, such as OSPF
• Source Route. A source-based static route. See Using Static
Routes on page 239.

Viewing Wireless Station Statistics

If the primary WLAN is enabled, you can view wireless statistics for individual wireless
stations.

To view statistics for a wireless station

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the My Computers tab.
The Active Computers page appears.
The following information appears next to each wireless station:
• The signal strength in dB
• A series of bars representing the signal strength
2. Mouse-over the information icon next to the wireless station.
A tooltip displays statistics for the wireless station, as described in the following table.
3. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

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Table 66: Wireless Station Statistics

This field… Displays…

Current Rate The current reception and transmission rate in Mbps

Frames OK The total number of frames that were successfully transmitted and received

Management The total number of transmitted and received management packets

Control The total number of received control packets

Errors The total number of transmitted and received frames for which an error occurred

Dup ratio The percentage of frames received more than once.

Cipher The security protocol used for the wireless connection

QoS Indicates whether the client is using Multimedia QoS (WMM). Possible values
are:
• yes. The client is using WMM.
• no. The client is not using WMM.

XR Indicates whether the wireless client supports Extended Range (XR) mode.
Possible values are:
• yes. The wireless client supports XR mode.
• no. The wireless client does not support XR mode.

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Chapter 12

Viewing Logs
This chapter describes the Safe@Office appliance logs.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Viewing the Event Log .............................................................................377
Viewing the Security Log .........................................................................381

Viewing the Event Log

The Event Log displays general appliance events, including the following:
• Authentication attempts
• Changes in setup
• Internet connection status changes
• Errors
• Warnings
This information is useful for troubleshooting. You can export the logs to an *.xls (Microsoft
Excel) file, and then store it for analysis purposes or send it to technical support.

Note: You can configure the Safe@Office appliance to send event and security logs to
a Syslog server. For information, see Configuring Syslog Logging on page 722.

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To view the event log

1. Click Logs in the main menu, and click the Event Log tab.
The Event Log page appears.

The log table contains the columns described in Event Log Columns on page 380. The
log messages are color-coded as described in Event Log Color Coding on page 381.
2. To navigate the log table, do any of the following:
• To scroll through the displayed log page:
 Use the scroll bars, or
 Click on a log message and then press the UP and DOWN arrows on your
keyboard.
• To view the next log page, click Next.
• To view the previous log page, click Back.
3. To specify the number of logs to display per page, in the drop-down list at the
bottom of the log table, select the desired number.
4. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.

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5. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

6. To save the displayed events to an *.xls file:
a. Click Save.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
b. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
c. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
d. Type a name for the configuration file and click Save.
The *.xls file is created and saved to the specified directory.
7. To copy log messages, do the following:
a. Select the desired logs, by clicking in the log table and dragging the cursor.
The selected logs are highlighted in yellow.

b. Press CTRL+C.
If you are using Internet Explorer, and this is the first time that you copy logs, a
dialog box asks you whether you want to allow the Safe@Office Portal to access
your clipboard. In this case, click Allow access.

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The selected logs are copied to your clipboard.

8. To clear all displayed events:
a. Click Clear.
A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
All events are cleared.

Table 67: Event Log Columns

This column... Displays...

No The log message number

Date The date on which the event occurred, in the format DD:MM:YYYY,
where:

DD=date

MM=month, in abbreviated form

YYYY=year

Time The time at which the event occurred, in the format hh:mm:ss, where:

hh=hour

mm=minutes

ss=seconds

Information A description of the logged event

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Table 68: Event Log Color Coding

An event marked in Indicates…

this color…

Red An error message

Orange A warning message

Blue An informational message

Viewing the Security Log

The Security Log displays security-related events, including the following:

• Connections logged by firewall rules
• Connections logged by VStream Antivirus
• Connection logged by VStream Antispam
• Security events logged by SmartDefense
• Web sites blocked by Web rules or the centralized Web Filtering service
This information is useful for troubleshooting. You can export the logs to an *.xls (Microsoft
Excel) file, and then store it for analysis purposes or send it to technical support.

Note: You can configure the Safe@Office appliance to send event and security logs to
a Syslog server. For information, see Configuring Syslog Logging on page 722.

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To view the security log

1. Click Logs in the main menu, and click the Security Log tab.
The Security Log page appears.

The log table contains the columns described in Security Log Columns on page 385.
The log messages are color-coded as described in Security Log Color Coding on page
387.
2. To display information about a connection source or destination, click the
relevant IP address.
The Safe@Office appliance queries the Internet WHOIS server, and a window displays
the name of the entity to whom the IP address is registered and their contact
information. This information is useful in tracking down hackers.
3. To view information about a destination port, click the port.
A window opens displaying information about the port.

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4. To navigate the log table, do any of the following:

• To scroll through the displayed log page:
 Use the scroll bars, or
 Click on a log message and then press the UP and DOWN arrows on your
keyboard.
• To view the next log page, click Next.
• To view the previous log page, click Back.
5. To specify the number of logs to display per page, in the drop-down list at the
bottom of the log table, select the desired number.
6. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
7. To refresh the display, click Refresh.
8. To save the displayed events to an *.xls file:
a. Click Save.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
b. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
c. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
d. Type a name for the configuration file and click Save.
The *.xls file is created and saved to the specified directory.
9. To copy log messages, do the following:
a. Select the desired logs, by clicking in the log table and dragging the cursor.

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The selected logs are highlighted in yellow.

b.Press CTRL+C.
If you are using Internet Explorer, and this is the first time that you copy logs, a
dialog box asks you whether you want to allow the Safe@Office Portal to access
your clipboard. In this case, click Allow access.
The selected logs are copied to your clipboard.
10. To clear all displayed events:
a. Click Clear.
A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
All events are cleared.

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Table 69: Security Log Columns

This column... Displays...

No The log message number

Date The date on which the action occurred, in the format DD:MM:YYYY,
where:

DD=date

MM=month, in abbreviated form

YYYY=year

Time The time at which the action occurred, in the format hh:mm:ss, where:

hh=hour

mm=minutes

ss=seconds

Dir An icon indicating the direction of the connection on which the firewall
acted. This can be one of the following:

• Incoming connection
• Outgoing connection
• Internal connection

Act An icon indicating the action that the firewall performed on a

connection. For a list of Actions icons, see Security Log Actions on
page 386.

Source The IP address of the connection's source.

Port The source port used for the connection.

Destination The IP address of the connection's destination.

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This column... Displays...

Service The protocol and destination port used for the connection.

Reason The reason the action was logged.

Rule The number of the firewall rule that was executed.

Net The internal network where the action occurred.

Information Additional information about the logged action.

Table 70: Security Log Actions

Action Icon Description

Connection Accepted The firewall accepted a connection.

Connection Decrypted The firewall decrypted a connection.

Connection Dropped The firewall dropped a connection.

Connection Encrypted The firewall encrypted a connection.

Connection Rejected The firewall rejected a connection.

Connection Monitored A security event was monitored; however, it was not blocked,
due to the current configuration.

URL Allowed The firewall allowed a URL.

URL Filtered The firewall blocked a URL.

Virus Detected A virus was detected in an email.

Potential Spam Stamped An email was marked as potential spam.

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Action Icon Description

Potential Spam Detected An email was rejected as potential spam.

Mail Allowed A non-spam email was logged.

Blocked by VStream VStream Antivirus blocked a connection.

Antivirus

Table 71: Security Log Color Coding

An event marked in Indicates…

this color…

Red Connection attempts that were blocked by your firewall, by a security

policy downloaded from your Service Center, or by user-defined rules.

Orange Traffic detected as suspicious, but accepted by the firewall.

For example, if a SmartDefense protection's Action field is set to "Track"

instead of "Block", and a connection triggers this protection, the
connection is accepted and logged in orange.

Green Traffic accepted by the firewall.

By default, accepted traffic is not logged. However, such traffic may be

logged if specified by a security policy downloaded from your Service
Center, or if specified in user-defined rules.

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Chapter 13

Setting Your Security Policy

This chapter describes how to set up your Safe@Office appliance security policy.
You can enhance your security policy by subscribing to services such as Web Filtering and
Email Filtering. For information on subscribing to services, see Using Subscription
Services on page 587.
This chapter includes the following topics:
The Safe@Office Firewall Security Policy ..............................................389
Default Security Policy.............................................................................391
Setting the Firewall Security Level ..........................................................392
Configuring Servers..................................................................................395
Using Rules ..............................................................................................398
Using Port-Based Security........................................................................411
Using Secure HotSpot ..............................................................................417
Using NAT Rules .....................................................................................423
Using the EAP Authenticator ...................................................................431

The Safe@Office Firewall Security Policy

What Is a Security Policy?
A security policy is a set of rules that defines your security requirements, including (but not
limited to) network security. By themselves, the network security-related rules comprise the
network security policy.
When configured with the necessary network security rules, the Safe@Office appliance
serves as the enforcement agent for your network security policy. Therefore, the
Safe@Office appliance's effectiveness as a security solution is directly related to the
network security policy's content.

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Security Policy Implementation

The key to implementing a network security policy is to understand that a firewall is simply
a technical tool that reflects and enforces a network security policy for accessing network
resources.
A rule base is an ordered set of individual network security rules, against which each
attempted connection is checked. Each rule specifies the source, destination, service, and
action to be taken for each connection. A rule also specifies how a communication is
tracked, logged, and displayed. In other words, the rule base is the implementation of the
security policy.

Security Policy Enforcement

The Safe@Office appliance uses the unique, patented INSPECT engine to enforce the
configured security policy and to control traffic between networks. The INSPECT engine
examines all communication layers and extracts only the relevant data, enabling highly
efficient operation, support for a large number of protocols and applications, and easy
extensibility to new applications and services.

Planning the Safe@Office Firewall Security Policy

Before creating a security policy for your system, answer the following questions:
• Which services, including customized services and sessions, are allowed across
the network?
• Which user permissions and authentication schemes are needed?
• Which objects are in the network? Examples include gateways, hosts, networks,
routers, and domains.
• Which network objects can connect to others, and should the connections be
encrypted?
• What should be the event logging policy?
• Which Quality of Service (QoS) classes will you need?

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Default Security Policy

The Safe@Office default security policy includes the following rules:
• Access is blocked from the WAN (Internet) to all internal networks (LAN, DMZ,
primary WLAN, VLANs, VAPs, and OfficeMode).
• Access is allowed from the internal networks to the WAN, according to the
firewall security level (Low/Medium/High).
• Access is allowed from the LAN network to the other internal networks (DMZ,
primary WLAN, VLANs, VAPs, and OfficeMode).
• Access is blocked from the DMZ, primary WLAN, VLAN, VAP, and
OfficeMode networks to the other internal networks, (including between different
VLANs and VAPs).
• HTTPS access to the Safe@Office Portal (my.firewall, my.hotspot, and my.vpn)
is allowed from all internal networks.
• HTTP access to the Safe@Office Portal (my.firewall, my.hotspot, and my.vpn) is
allowed from all internal networks except the WLAN and VAPs. You can allow
HTTP access from the primary WLAN and VAPs by creating a specific
user-defined firewall rule.
• When using the print server function (see Using Network Printers on page 765),
access from internal networks to connected network printers is allowed.
• Access from the WAN to network printers is blocked.
These rules are independent of the firewall security level.
You can easily override the default security policy, by creating user-defined firewall rules.
For further information, see Using Rules on page 398.

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Setting the Firewall Security Level

The firewall security level can be controlled using a simple lever available on the Firewall
page. You can set the lever to the following states.

Table 72: Firewall Security Levels

This Does this… Further Details

level…

Low Enforces basic control on All inbound traffic is blocked to the external
incoming connections, while Safe@Office appliance IP address, except for ICMP
permitting all outgoing echoes ("pings").
connections.
All outbound connections are allowed.

Medium Enforces strict control on all All inbound traffic is blocked.

incoming connections, while
All outbound traffic is allowed to the Internet except
permitting safe outgoing
for Windows file sharing (NBT ports 137, 138, 139
connections.
and 445).
This is the default level and
is recommended for most
cases. Leave it unchanged
unless you have a specific
need for a higher or lower
security level.

High Enforces strict control on all All inbound traffic is blocked.

incoming and outgoing
Restricts all outbound traffic except for the following:
connections.
Web traffic (HTTP, HTTPS), email (IMAP, POP3,
SMTP), ftp, newsgroups, Telnet, DNS, IPSEC IKE
and VPN traffic.

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This Does this… Further Details

level…

Block All Blocks all access between All inbound and outbound traffic is blocked between
networks. the internal networks.

This does not affect traffic to and from the gateway

itself.

The definitions of firewall security levels provided in this table represent the Safe@Office
appliance’s default security policy.
You can easily override the default security policy, by creating user-defined firewall rules.
For further information, see Using Rules on page 398.

Note: If the security policy is remotely managed, this lever might be disabled.

Note: Security updates downloaded from a Service Center may alter the security policy
and change these definitions.

To change the firewall security level

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Firewall tab.

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The Firewall page appears.

2. Drag the security lever to the desired level.

The Safe@Office appliance security level changes accordingly.

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Configuring Servers

Note: If you do not intend to host any public Internet servers in your network (such as a
Web Server, Mail Server, or an exposed host), you can skip this section.

The Safe@Office appliance enables you to configure the following types of public Internet
servers:
• Servers for specific services
You can allow all incoming connections of a specific service and forward them to a
particular host in your network. For example, you can set up your own Web server, Mail
server, or FTP server.

Note: Configuring servers is equivalent to creating simple Allow and Forward rules for
common services, where the destination is This Gateway. For information on creating
more complex rules, see Using Rules on page 398.

• Exposed host
If you need to allow unlimited incoming and outgoing connections between the Internet
and a particular host, you can define an exposed host. An exposed host is not protected
by the firewall, and it receives all traffic that was not forwarded to another computer by
use of Allow and Forward rules.

Warning: Defining an exposed host is not recommended unless you are fully aware of
the security risks. For example, an exposed host may be vulnerable to hacker attacks.

To allow services to be run on a specific host

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Servers tab.

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The Servers page appears, displaying a list of services and a host IP address for each
allowed service.

2. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

3. Click Apply.
A success message appears.

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Table 73: Servers Page Fields

In this column… Do this…

Allow Select the check box next to the public server you want to configure. This
can be either of the following:
• A specific service or application (rows 1-9)
• An exposed host (row 10)

Host IP Type the IP address of the computer that will run the service (one of your
network computers), or click the corresponding This Computer button to allow
your computer to host the service.

VPN Only Select this option to allow only connections made through a VPN.

To stop the forwarding of services to a specific host

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Servers tab.
The Servers page appears.
2. In the desired server's row, click Clear.
The Host IP field is cleared.
3. Click Apply.

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Using Rules

The Safe@Office appliance checks the protocol used, the ports range, and the destination IP
address, when deciding whether to allow or block traffic.
User-defined rules have priority over the default security policy rules and provide you with
greater flexibility in defining and customizing your security policy.
For example, if you assign your company’s accounting department to the LAN network and
the rest of the company to the DMZ network, then as a result of the default security policy
rules, the accounting department will be able to connect to all company computers, while the
rest of the employees will not be able to access any sensitive information on the accounting
department computers. You can override the default security policy rules, by creating
firewall rules that allow specific DMZ computers (such a manager’s computer) to connect to
the LAN network and the accounting department.
The Safe@Office appliance processes user-defined rules in the order they appear in the
Rules table, so that rule 1 is applied before rule 2, and so on. This enables you to define
exceptions to rules, by placing the exceptions higher up in the Rules table.

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For example, if you want to block all outgoing FTP traffic, except traffic from a specific IP
address, you can create a rule blocking all outgoing FTP traffic and move the rule down in
the Rules table. Then create a rule allowing FTP traffic from the desired IP address and move
this rule to a higher location in the Rules table than the first rule. In the figure below, the
general rule is rule number 2, and the exception is rule number 1.

The Safe@Office appliance will process rule 1 first, allowing outgoing FTP traffic from the
specified IP address, and only then it will process rule 2, blocking all outgoing FTP traffic.
The following rule types exist:

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Table 74: Firewall Rule Types

Rule Description

Allow and This rule type enables you to do the following:

Forward • Permit incoming traffic from the Internet to a specific service and
destination IP address in your internal network and then forward all
such connections to a specific computer in your network. Such rules
are called NAT forwarding rules.
For example, if the gateway has two public IP addresses, 62.98.112.1
and 62.98.112.2, and the network contains two private Web servers, A
and B, you can forward all traffic with the destination 62.98.112.1 to
server A, while forwarding all traffic with the destination 62.98.112.2 to
server B.
Note: Creating an Allow and Forward rule for incoming traffic to the
default destination This Gateway (which represents the Safe@Office IP
address), is equivalent to defining a server in the Servers page.
• Permit outgoing traffic from your internal network to a specific service
and destination IP address on the Internet and then divert all such
connections to a specific IP address. Such rules are called transparent
proxy rules.
For example, you can redirect all traffic destined for a specific Web
server on the Internet to a different IP address.
• Redirect the specified connections to a specific port. This option is
called Port Address Translation (PAT).
• Assign traffic to a QoS class.
If Traffic Shaper is enabled for incoming traffic, then Traffic Shaper will
handle relevant connections as specified in the bandwidth policy for
the selected QoS class. For example, if Traffic Shaper is enabled for
incoming traffic, and you create an Allow and Forward rule associating
all incoming Web traffic with the Urgent QoS class, then Traffic Shaper
will handle incoming Web traffic as specified in the bandwidth policy
for the Urgent class.
For information on Traffic Shaper and QoS classes, see Using Traffic
Shaper on page 291.

Note: You must use this type of rule to allow incoming connections if your network
uses Hide NAT.

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Rule Description

Allow This rule type enables you to do the following:

• Permit outgoing access from your internal network to a specific service
on the Internet.
Permit incoming access from the Internet to a specific service in your
internal network.
• Assign traffic to a QoS class.
If Traffic Shaper is enabled for the direction of traffic specified in the
rule (incoming or outgoing), then Traffic Shaper will handle relevant
connections as specified in the bandwidth policy for the selected QoS
class. For example, if Traffic Shaper is enabled for outgoing traffic, and
you create an Allow rule associating all outgoing Web traffic with the
Urgent QoS class, then Traffic Shaper will handle outgoing Web traffic
as specified in the bandwidth policy for the Urgent class.
For information on Traffic Shaper and QoS classes, see Using Traffic
Shaper on page 291.

Note: You cannot use an Allow rule to permit incoming traffic, if the network or VPN
uses Hide NAT. Use an “Allow and Forward” rule instead. However, you can use
Allow rules for static NAT IP addresses.

Block This rule type enables you to do the following:

• Block outgoing access from your internal network to a specific service
on the Internet.
• Block incoming access from the Internet to a specific service in your
internal network.
• Block connections between hosts on different internal networks.

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Adding and Editing Firewall Rules

To add or edit a firewall rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Rules tab.
The Rules page appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a new rule, click Add Rule.
• To edit an existing rule, click next to the desired rule.

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The Safe@Office Firewall Rule wizard opens, with the Step 1: Rule Type dialog box
displayed.

3. Select the type of rule you want to create.

4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Service dialog box appears.
The example below shows an Allow and Forward rule.

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5. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
6. Click Next.
The Step 3: Destination & Source dialog box appears.

7. To configure advanced settings, click Show Advanced Settings.

New fields appear.

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8. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
9. Click Next.
The Step 4: Rule Options dialog box appears.

10. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
11. Click Next.

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The Step 5: Done dialog box appears.

12. If desired, type a description of the rule in the field provided.

13. Click Finish.
The new rule appears in the Rules page.

Table 75: Firewall Rule Fields

In this field… Do this…

Any Service Click this option to specify that the rule should apply to any service.

Standard Service Click this option to specify that the rule should apply to a specific standard
service or a network service object.

You must then select the desired service or network service object from the
drop-down list.

Custom Service Click this option to specify that the rule should apply to a specific non-standard
service.

The Protocol and Port Range fields are enabled. You must fill them in.

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In this field… Do this…

Protocol Select the protocol for which the rule should apply (ESP, GRE, TCP, UDP,
ICMP, IGMP, or OSPF).

To specify that the rule should apply for any protocol, select ANY.

To specify a protocol by number, select Other. The Protocol Number field

appears.

Port Range To specify the port range to which the rule applies, type the start port number
in the left text box, and the end port number in the right text box.

Note: If you do not enter a port range, the rule will apply to all ports. If you enter
only one port number, the range will include only that port.

Protocol Number Type the number of the protocol for which the rule should apply.

Source Select the source of the connections you want to allow/block. This list includes
network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in

the field provided.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired IP
address range in the fields provided.

To specify the Safe@Office IP address, select This Gateway.

To specify any source, select ANY.

Destination Select the destination of the connections you want to allow/block. This list
includes network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in

the text box.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired IP
address range in the fields provided.

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In this field… Do this…

To specify the Safe@Office IP addresses, select This Gateway.

To specify any destination except the Safe@Office Portal IP addresses, select

ANY.

If the current time Select this option to specify that the rule should be applied only during certain
is hours of the day.

You must then use the fields and drop-down lists provided, to specify the
desired time range.

Forward the Select the destination to which matching connections should be forwarded.
connection to
To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in
the text box.

This field only appears when defining an Allow and Forward rule.

Quality of Service Select the QoS class to which you want to assign the specified connections.
class
If Traffic Shaper is enabled, Traffic Shaper will handle these connections as
specified in the bandwidth policy for the selected QoS class. If Traffic Shaper
is not enabled, this setting is ignored. For information on Traffic Shaper and
QoS classes, see Using Traffic Shaper on page 291.

This drop-down list only appears when defining an Allow rule or an Allow and
Forward rule.

Redirect to port Select this option to redirect the connections to a specific port.

You must then type the desired port in the field provided.

This option is called Port Address Translation (PAT), and is only available
when defining an Allow and Forward rule.

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In this field… Do this…

Log accepted Select this option to log the specified blocked or allowed connections.
connections /
By default, accepted connections are not logged, and blocked connections are
Log blocked
logged. You can modify this behavior by changing the check box's state.
connections

Enabling/Disabling Firewall Rules

You can temporarily disable a user-defined rule.

To enable/disable a firewall rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Rules tab.
The Rules page appears.
2. Next to the desired rule, in the Enabled column, do one of the following:

• To enable the rule, click .

The button changes to and the rule is enabled.
• To disable the rule, click .
The button changes to and the rule is disabled.

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Reordering Firewall Rules

To reorder firewall rules

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Rules tab.
The Rules page appears.
2. For each rule you want to move, click on the rule and drag it to the desired
location in the table.

Enabling/Disabling Firewall Rule Logging

You can enable or disable logging for a firewall rule, by using the information in Adding
and Editing Firewall Rules on page 402, or by using the following shortcut.

To enable/disable logging for a firewall rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Rules tab.
The Rules page appears.
2. Next to the desired rule, in the Log column, do one of the following:

• To enable logging, click .

The button changes to and logging is enabled for the rule.
• To disable logging, click .
The button changes to and logging is disabled for the rule.

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Viewing and Deleting Firewall Rules

To view or delete an existing firewall rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Rules tab.
The Rules page appears with a list of existing firewall rules.
2. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
3. To delete a rule, do the following.

a. In the desired rule's row, click .

A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The rule is deleted.

Using Port-Based Security

The Safe@Office appliance supports the IEEE 802.1x standard for secure authentication of
users and devices that are directly attached to Safe@Office appliance's LAN and DMZ
ports, as well as the wireless LAN. Authentication can be performed either by an external
RADIUS server, or by the Safe@Office appliance's built-in EAP authenticator. For
information on the Safe@Office EAP authenticator, see Using the Safe@Office EAP
Authenticator on page 431.
When an 802.1x security scheme is implemented for a port, users attempting to connect to
that port are required to authenticate using their network user name and password. The
Safe@Office appliance sends the user's credentials to the configured authentication server,
and if authentication succeeds, a connection is established. If the user fails to authenticate,
the port is physically isolated from other ports on the gateway.
If desired, you can specify how users should be handled after successful or failed
authentication. Users who authenticate successfully on a specific port are assigned to the
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network, all users who authenticate successfully on that port are assigned to the DMZ
network.
When using a RADIUS server for authentication, you can assign authenticated users to
specific network segments, by configuring dynamic VLAN assignment on the RADIUS
server. Upon successful authentication, the RADIUS server sends RADIUS option 81
[Tunnel-Private-Group-ID] to the Safe@Office appliance, indicating to which network
segment the user should be assigned. For example, if a member of the Accounting team
connects to a network port and attempts to log in, the Safe@Office appliance relays the
information to the RADIUS server, which replies with RADIUS option 81 and the value
“Accounting”. The appliance then assigns the user’s port to the Accounting network,
granting the user access to all the resources of the Accounting team.
The Safe@Office appliance also enables you to automatically assign users to a “Quarantine”
network when authentication fails. All Quarantine network security and network rules will
apply to those users. For example, you can create security rules allowing users on the
Quarantine network to access the Internet and blocking them from accessing sensitive
company resources. You can also configure Traffic Shaper to grant members of the
Quarantine network a lower amount of bandwidth than authorized users.
You can choose to exclude specific network objects from 802.1x port-based security
enforcement. Excluded network objects will be able to connect to the Safe@Office
appliance's ports and access the network without authenticating. For information on
excluding network objects from 802.1x port-based security enforcement, see Using
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Configuring Port-Based Security

To configure 802.1x port-based security for a port

1. Do one of the following:
• To use the Safe@Office EAP authenticator for authenticating clients, follow
the workflow Using the Safe@Office EAP Authenticator for Authentication
of Wired Clients on page 433.
You will be referred back to this procedure at the appropriate stage in the
workflow, at which point you can continue from the next step.
• To use a RADIUS server for authenticating clients, do the following:
1) Configure a RADIUS server.
See Using RADIUS Authentication on page 684.
2) Configure the clients for 802.1x authentication.
For information, refer to your RADIUS server documentation.
2. To configure dynamic VLAN assignment, do the following:
a. Add port-based VLAN networks as needed.
See Adding and Editing Port-Based VLANs on page 218.
b. Configure RADIUS option 81 [Tunnel-Private-Group-ID] on the RADIUS
server.
For information, refer to your RADIUS server documentation.
This step is only relevant when using a RADIUS server.
3. To configure a Quarantine network other than the LAN or DMZ, add a
port-based VLAN network.
See Adding and Editing Port-Based VLANs on page 218.
4. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.

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The Ports page appears.

5. Next to the desired port, click Edit.

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The Port Setup page appears.

6. In the Port Security drop-down list, select 802.1x.

The Quarantine Network, Authentication Server, and Allow multiple hosts fields are
enabled.
7. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.
8. Click Apply.
A warning message appears.
9. Click OK.

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Table 76: Port-Based Security Fields

In this field… Do this…

Assign to network Specify how the Safe@Office appliance should handle users who
authenticate successfully, by selecting one of the following:
• A network name. All users who authenticate to this port
successfully are assigned to the specified network.
• From RADIUS. Use dynamic VLAN assignment to assign users to
specific networks. This option is only relevant when using a
RADIUS server.

Authentication Specify which authentication server you are using, by selecting one of the
Server following:
• RADIUS. A RADIUS server.
• Internal User Database. The Safe@Office EAP authenticator.

Quarantine Specify which network should serve as the Quarantine network, by selecting
Network one of the following:
• A network name. All users for whom authentication to this port
fails are assigned to the specified network.
• None. No Quarantine network is selected.

Allow multiple To allow multiple hosts to connect to this port, select this option.
hosts
Normally, 802.1x port-based security allows only a single host to connect to
each port. However, when this option is selected, multiple clients can connect
to the same port via a hub or switch. Each client on the port must authenticate
separately.

For information on cascading the Safe@Office appliance to a hub or switch,

see Cascading Your Appliance on page 102.

Note: Enabling this option makes 802.1x port-based security less secure.
Therefore, it is recommended to enable this option only in locations where
the number of ports are a limiting factor, and where an external
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Resetting 802.1x Locking

When 802.1x port-based security is configured for a LAN port, the first host that attempts to
connect to this port is “locked” to the port. In order to connect a different computer to the
port, you must first reset 802.1x locking.

To reset 802.1x locking on all ports

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Click Reset 802.1x.
A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.
The 802.1x status of all ports is reset to "Unauthenticated".

Using Secure HotSpot

You can enable your Safe@Office appliance as a public Internet access hotspot for specific
networks. When users on those networks attempt to access the Internet, they are
automatically re-directed to the My HotSpot page http://my.hotspot.

Note: You can configure Secure HotSpot to use HTTPS. In this case, the My HotSpot
page will be https://my.hotspot.

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On this page, users must read and accept the My HotSpot terms of use, and if My HotSpot is
configured to be password-protected, they must log in using their Safe@Office username
and password. The users may then access the Internet or other corporate networks.

Users can also log out in the My HotSpot page.

Note: HotSpot users are automatically logged out after one hour of inactivity. If you are
using RADIUS authentication, you can change the Secure HotSpot session timeout by
configuring the RADIUS Session-Timeout Attribute. See Using RADIUS
Authentication on page 684.

Safe@Office Secure HotSpot is useful in any wired or wireless environment where

Web-based user authentication or terms-of-use approval is required prior to gaining access
to the network. For example, Secure HotSpot can be used in public computer labs,
educational institutions, libraries, Internet caf‫י‬s, and so on. You can also track and charge for
Secure HotSpot use, by enabling RADIUS accounting. For information, see Using RADIUS
Authentication on page 684.
The Safe@Office appliance allows you to add guest users quickly and easily. By default,
guest users are given a username and password that expire in 24 hours and granted HotSpot
Access permissions only. For information on adding quick guest users, see Adding Quick
Guest Users on page 681.
You can choose to exclude specific network objects from HotSpot enforcement. Excluded
network objects will be able to access the network without viewing the My HotSpot page.
Furthermore, users will be able to access the excluded network object without viewing the
My HotSpot page. For information on excluding network objects from HotSpot
enforcement, see Using Network Objects on page 225.

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Important: SecuRemote/SecureClient/L2TP/Endpoint Connect VPN software users

who are authenticated by the Internal VPN Server are automatically exempt from
HotSpot enforcement. This allows, for example, authenticated employees to gain full
access to the corporate LAN, while guest users are permitted to access the Internet
only.

Note: HotSpot enforcement can block traffic passing through the firewall; however, it
does not block local traffic on the same network segment (traffic that does not pass
through the firewall).

Setting Up Secure HotSpot

To set up Secure HotSpot

1. Enable Secure HotSpot for the desired networks.
See Enabling/Disabling Secure HotSpot on page 420.
2. Customize Secure HotSpot as desired.
See Customizing Secure HotSpot on page 421.
3. Grant HotSpot Access permissions to users on the selected networks.
See Adding and Editing Users on page 676.
4. To exclude specific computers from Secure HotSpot enforcement, add or edit
their network objects.
See Adding and Editing Network Objects on page 227.
You must select Exclude this computer/network from HotSpot enforcement option.
5. Add quick guest users as needed.
See Adding Quick Guest Users on page 681.

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Enabling/Disabling Secure HotSpot

To enable/disable Secure HotSpot

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the HotSpot tab.
The My HotSpot page appears.

2. In the HotSpot Networks area, do one of the following:

• To enable Secure HotSpot for a specific network, select the check box next to
the network.
• To disable Secure HotSpot for a specific network, clear the check box next to
the network.

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3. Click Apply.

Customizing Secure HotSpot

To customize Secure HotSpot

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the HotSpot tab.
The My HotSpot page appears.
2. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.
3. To preview the My HotSpot page, click Preview.
A browser window opens displaying the My HotSpot page.
4. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.

Table 77: My HotSpot Fields

In this field… Do this…

Prior to login Specify the degree of access to grant users who have not yet logged in to
Secure HotSpot or for whom authentication failed, by selecting one of the
following:
• Block Access to Other Networks. Users cannot access internal
networks, the Internet, or VPN. This is the default.
• Block Access to External Networks Only. Users can access internal
networks, but not the Internet or VPN.
• Block Access to VPN Only. Users can access internal networks and
the Internet, but not VPN.

My HotSpot Title Type the title that should appear on the My HotSpot page.

The default title is "Welcome to My HotSpot".

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In this field… Do this…

My HotSpot Type the terms to which the user must agree before accessing the Internet.
Terms
You can use HTML tags as needed.

My HotSpot is Select this option to require users to enter their username and password
password-protect before accessing the Internet.
ed
If this option is not selected, users will be required only to accept the terms of
use before accessing the network.

The Allow a user to login from more than one computer at the same time check box
appears.

Allow a user to Select this option to allow a single user to log in to My HotSpot from multiple
login from more computers at the same time.
than one
computer at the
same time

Use HTTPS Select this option to use HTTPS for Secure HotSpot.

After login, To redirect users to a specific URL after logging in to My HotSpot, select this
redirect to URL option and type the desired URL in the field provided.

For example, you can redirect authenticated users to your company’s Web site
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Using NAT Rules

Overview
In an IP network, each computer is assigned a unique IP address that defines both the host
and the network. A computer's IP address can be public and Internet-routable, or private and
non-routable. Since IPv4, the current version of IP, provides only 32 bits of address space,
available public IP addresses are becoming scarce, most having already been assigned.
Internet Service Providers will usually allocate only one or a few public IP addresses at a
time, and while larger companies may purchase several such addresses for use, purchasing
addresses for every computer on the network is usually impossible.
Due to the lack of available public IP addresses, most computers in an organization are
assigned private, non-routable IP addresses. Even if more public IP addresses became
available, changing the private IP address of every machine in a large network to a public IP
address would be an administrative nightmare, being both labor intensive and time
consuming. Therefore, organization's computers will most likely remain with private,
non-routable IP addresses, even though in most cases they require access to the Internet.
In addition to the issue of arranging Internet access for computers with non-routable IP
addresses, IP networks present a security challenge. Since making a network’s internal
addresses public knowledge can reveal the topology of the entire network, the network
administrator may want to conceal both routable and non-routable IP addresses from outside
the organization, or even from other parts of the same organization, in order to enhance
security.
The Safe@Office appliance solves both issues through the use of Network Address
Translation (NAT) rules. A NAT rule is a setting used to change the source, destination,
and/or service of specific connections.

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Supported NAT Rule Types

The Safe@Office appliance enables you to define the following types of custom NAT rules:
• Static NAT (or One-to-One NAT). Translation of an IP address range to another IP
address range of the same size.
This type of NAT rule allows the mapping of Internet IP addresses or address ranges to
hosts inside the internal network. This is useful if you want each computer in your
private network to have its own Internet IP addresses.
• Hide NAT (or Many-to-One NAT). Translation of an IP address range to a single IP
address.
This type of NAT rule enables you to share a single public Internet IP address among
several computers, by “hiding” the private IP addresses of the internal computers
behind the Safe@Office appliance’s single Internet IP address. For more information on
Hide NAT, see How Does Hide NAT Work? on page 425.
• Few-to-Many NAT. Translation of a smaller IP address range to a larger IP address
range.
When this type of NAT rule is used, static NAT is used to map the IP addresses in the
smaller range to the IP addresses at the beginning of the larger range. The remaining IP
addresses in the larger range remain unused.
• Many-to-Few NAT. Translation of a larger IP address range to a smaller IP address
range.
When this type of NAT rule is used, static NAT is used to map the IP addresses in the
larger range to all but the final IP address in the smaller range. Hide NAT is then used to
map all of the remaining IP addresses in the larger range to the final IP address in the
smaller range.
• Service-Based NAT. Translation of a connection's original service to a different
service.
The Safe@Office appliance also supports implicitly defined NAT rules. Such rules are
created automatically upon the following events:
• Hide NAT is enabled on an internal network
• An Allow and Forward firewall rule is defined
• Static NAT is configured for a network object (for information, see Using
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• NAT rules are received from the Service Center

Implicitly defined NAT rules can only be edited or deleted indirectly. For example, in order
to remove a NAT rule created when a certain network object was defined, you must modify
the relevant network object.
The Address Translation page displays both custom NAT rules and implicitly defined NAT
rules, and it allows you to create, edit, and delete custom NAT rules.

How Does Hide NAT Work?

In Hide NAT, traffic to and from the internal networks traverses an enforcement module.
When a packet from an internal network passes through the gateway, the source IP address is
changed to the hiding IP address, and the source port is changed to a dynamically assigned
port that uniquely identifies the connection. The relationship between the dynamically
assigned port and the internal IP address is recorded in the gateway’s state tables. When
reply packets arrive, the enforcement module uses the destination port to determine to which
connection the packet belongs, and then adjusts the destination port and IP address
accordingly.

Adding and Editing NAT Rules

This procedure explains how to add and edit custom NAT rules. You cannot add or edit an
implicitly defined NAT rule directly.

To add or edit a custom NAT rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the NAT tab.

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The Address Translation page appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a new rule, click New.
• To edit an existing rule, click next to the desired rule.

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The Address Translation wizard opens, with the Step 1 of 3: Original Connection Details
dialog box displayed.

3. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
4. Click Next.
The Step 2 of 3: Translations to Perform dialog box appears.

5. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.

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6. Click Next.
The Step 3 of 3: Save Address Translation dialog box appears.

7. If desired, type a description of the rule in the field provided.

8. Click Finish.
The new rule appears in the Address Translation page.

Table 78: Address Translation Wizard Fields

Field Description

The source is Select the original source of the connections you want to translate. This list
includes network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address

in the field provided.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired
IP address range in the fields provided.

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Field Description

And the destination Select the original destination of the connections you want to translate. This
is list includes network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address

in the text box.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired
IP address range in the fields provided.

To specify the Safe@Office IP addresses, select This Gateway.

To specify any destination except the Safe@Office Portal IP addresses,

select ANY.

And the service is Select the original service used for the connections you want to translate.
This list includes network service objects.

Change the source Select the new source to which the original source should be translated. This
to list includes network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address

in the field provided.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired
IP address range in the fields provided.

To specify that the original source should not be translated, select Don't
Change.

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Field Description

Change the Select the new destination to which the original destination should be
destination to translated. This list includes network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address

in the field provided.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired
IP address range in the fields provided.

To specify that the original destination should not be translated, select Don't
Change.

Change the Select the new service to which the original service should be translated.
service to This list includes network service objects.

To specify that the original service should not be translated, select Don't
Change.

Viewing and Deleting NAT Rules

This procedure explains how to view all NAT rules and how to delete custom NAT rules.
You cannot delete implicitly defined NAT rules directly.

To view and delete NAT rules

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the NAT tab.
The Address Translation page appears with a list of all existing NAT rules.
Implicitly defined NAT rules are marked Automatic Rule in the right-most column.
2. To delete a custom NAT rule, do the following.

a. In the desired rule's row, click .

A confirmation message appears.

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b. Click OK.
The rule is deleted.

Using the EAP Authenticator

Wi-Fi Protected Access Enterprise (WPA-Enterprise) and 802.1x are Network Access
Control (NAC) protocols that can be used to authenticate users connecting to the Check
Point Safe@Office appliance. Both WPA-Enterprise and 802.1x can be used to control
access to the wireless network; however, WPA-Enterprise has the added capability of
encrypting transmitted data, and 802.1x can be used to secure connections to the
Safe@Office appliance's LAN and DMZ ports as well.
Traditionally, WPA-Enterprise and 802.1x require installing an external Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server. When a user tries to authenticate
using 802.1x or WPA-Enterprise, the Safe@Office appliance sends the entered user
credentials to the RADIUS server. The server then checks whether the RADIUS database
contains a matching set of credentials. If so, then the user is logged in.
While purchasing and configuring a RADIUS server may pose little challenge for a large
enterprise, such a solution may be costly and complex, and may therefore be unsuitable for
smaller networks. In such cases, it is recommended to configure the Safe@Office
appliance's built-in Extended Authentication Protocol (EAP) authenticator, which allows
using the local user database, enabling the use of WPA-Enterprise or 802.1x without an
external RADIUS server.

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Workflows
The Safe@Office built-in EAP authenticator can be used to authenticate wireless clients or
wired clients connecting to appliance ports.

Using the EAP Authenticator for Authentication of Wireless Clients

To use the EAP authenticator for authentication of wireless clients

1. Configure the Safe@Office appliance as follows:
a. Configure the desired wireless network for use with the EAP authenticator.
For information on configuring the primary WLAN, see Manually Configuring a
Wireless Network on page 319. For information on configuring a VAP, see
Configuring Virtual Access Points on page 331.

Note: The Security field must set to 802.1x or WPA-Enterprise, and the Authentication Server
field must be set to Internal User Database.

b. Ensure that the Safe@Office appliance has a certificate installed in the

Safe@Office Portal's VPN > Certificate page.
The certificate can be any of the following:
 A self-signed certificate generated by the Safe@Office appliance, version
8.0 or later.
If a self-signed certificate is installed on the appliance, but was generated by an
earlier firmware version, you must generate a new certificate. For instructions
on generating a self-signed certificate, see Generating a Certificate on page
655.
 A certificate received from the Service Center.
c. Export the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate.
See Exporting the Safe@Office Appliance CA Certificate on page 664.
d. For each client that should be allowed to connect to the Safe@Office
appliance, add a user with Network Access permissions to the local user
database.
See Adding and Editing Users on page 676.

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e. Provide each of the users with the authentication credentials you

configured for them.
2. Configure each wireless client as follows:
a. Configure the client for server authentication.
See Configuring Clients for Server Authentication on Wireless Connections on
page 434.
b. Install the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate as a trusted root CA.
See Installing the Safe@Office Appliance's CA Certificate on Clients on page
440.
3. Connect the wireless client to the wireless network.
See Connecting Clients to the Safe@Office Appliance on page 445.

Using the EAP Authenticator for Authentication of Wired Clients

To use the EAP authenticator for authentication of wired clients

1. Configure the Safe@Office appliance as follows:
a. Configure the desired port for port-based security using the Safe@Office
EAP authenticator.
See Configuring Port-Based Security on page 413.

Note: The Port Security field must set to 802.1x, and the Authentication Server field must be
set to Internal User Database.

b. Ensure that the Safe@Office appliance has a certificate installed in the

Safe@Office Portal's VPN > Certificate page.
The certificate can be any of the following:
 A self-signed certificate generated by the Safe@Office appliance, version
8.0 or later.
If a self-signed certificate is installed on the appliance, but was generated by an
earlier firmware version, you must generate a new certificate. For instructions
on generating a self-signed certificate, see Generating a Certificate on page
655.

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 A certificate received from the Service Center.

c. Export the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate.
See Exporting the Safe@Office Appliance CA Certificate on page 664.
d. For each client that should be allowed to connect to the Safe@Office
appliance, add a user with Network Access permissions to the local user
database.
See Adding and Editing Users on page 676.
e. Provide each of the users with the authentication credentials you
configured for them.
2. Configure each wired client as follows:
a. Configure the client for server authentication.
See Configuring Clients for Server Authentication on Wired Connections on
page 438.
b. Install the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate as a trusted root CA.
See Installing the Safe@Office Appliance's CA Certificate on Clients on page
440.
3. Connect the client directly to the port, and enter the Network Access user's
authentication credentials when prompted.

Configuring Clients for Server Authentication on Wireless

Connections

To configure a Microsoft Windows client for server authentication

1. In the START menu, click Control Panel.
2. Click Network Connections.
3. Double-click on the wireless network connection.
4. Do one of the following:
• If the Choose a Wireless Network screen appears, click Change Advanced
Settings.
• If you are already connected to a wireless network, click Properties.

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The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears displaying the General
tab.
5. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
The Wireless Networks tab appears.

6. Click Add and add your network.

The Wireless network properties dialog box appears displaying the Association tab.

7. In the Network name (SSID) field, type the Safe@Office appliance wireless
network name.
8. In the Network Authentication drop-down list, select WPA.

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Note: You must select WPA, regardless of whether the Safe@Office appliance is
configured to use the WPA-Enterprise or 802.1x security protocol.

9. In the Data encryption drop-down list, select AES.

10. Click the Authentication tab.
The Authentication tab appears.

11. In the EAP type drop-down list, select Protected EAP (PEAP).
12. Select the Authenticate as computer when computer information is available
check box.
13. Click Properties.

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The Protected EAP Properties dialog box appears.

14. Make sure that the Validate server certificate check box is selected.
15. In the Select Authentication Method drop-down list, select Secured password
(EAP-MSCHAP v2).
16. If the user credentials for connecting to the Safe@Office appliance differ from
the user credentials for connecting to Windows, do the following:
a. Click Configure.
The EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties dialog box appears.

b. Clear the check box.

c. Click OK.
17. Click OK in all open windows.

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Configuring Clients for Server Authentication on Wired

Connections

To configure a Microsoft Windows client for server authentication

1. In the START menu, click Control Panel.
2. Click Network Connections.
3. Right-click on Local Area Connection, and click Properties in the popup menu
that appears.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears displaying the General tab.
4. Click the Authentication tab.
The Authentication tab appears.

5. Select the Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network check box.
6. In the EAP type drop-down list, select Protected EAP (PEAP).
7. Select the Authenticate as computer when computer information is available
check box.
8. Click Properties.

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The Protected EAP Properties dialog box appears.

9. Make sure that the Validate server certificate check box is selected.
10. In the Select Authentication Method drop-down list, select Secured password
(EAP-MSCHAP v2).
11. If the user credentials for connecting to the Safe@Office appliance differ from
the user credentials for connecting to Windows, do the following:
a. Click Configure.
The EAP MSCHAPv2 Properties dialog box appears.

b. Clear the check box.

c. Click OK.
12. Click OK in all open windows.

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Installing the Safe@Office Appliance's CA Certificate on

Clients

To install the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate on a Microsoft Windows client

1. On the client, right-click on the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate you
exported, and click Install PFX in the pop-up menu that appears.
For information on exporting the CA certificate, see Exporting the Safe@Office
Appliance CA Certificate on page 664.
The Certificate Import Wizard opens displaying the Welcome to Certificate Import Wizard
screen.

2. Click Next.

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The File to Import dialog box appears.

3. Browse to the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate (*.p12 file).

4. Click Next.
The Password dialog box appears.

Do not type a password.

5. Click Next.

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The Certificate Store dialog box appears.

6. Click Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate.
7. Click Next.
The Completing the Certificate Import Wizard screen appears.

8. Click Finish.

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If the Safe@Office appliance certificate was self-signed, a warning message appears.

Do the following:
a. Click Yes.
A success message appears.
b. Click OK.
9. To check that the certificate was successfully installed as a trusted root CA, do
the following:
a. On the client, open Internet Explorer.
b. In the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
The Internet Options dialog box appears displaying the General tab.
c. Click the Content tab.
The Content tab appears.

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d. Click Certificates.
The Certificates dialog box appears.
e. Click the Trusted Root Certification Authorities tab.
The Trusted Root Certification Authorities tab appears.

f. In the list, locate the Safe@Office appliance's CA certificate.

The certificate's name is in the format CA-<Identifier>, where
<Identifier> is the Safe@Office appliance's MAC address or gateway name.
g. To view further information about the certificate, double-click on it.
The Certificate dialog box appears with additional information.

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Connecting Wireless Clients to the Safe@Office

Appliance

To connect a Microsoft Windows wireless client to the Safe@Office appliance with

WPA Enterprise authentication
1. In the START menu, click Control Panel.
2. Click Network Connections.
A list of wireless networks appears.
3. Select the Safe@Office appliance wireless network.
4. Click Connect.
A popup message appears asking you to supply credentials.

5. Click on the popup message.

The Enter Credentials dialog box appears.

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6. Type the Network Access user's user name and password in the fields provided.
7. Click OK.
The wireless client attempts to connect to the network.
Upon successful connection, the client indicates that it is connected to the network.

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Chapter 14

Using SmartDefense
This chapter explains how to use Check Point SmartDefense Services.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................447
Configuring SmartDefense .......................................................................448
SmartDefense Categories .........................................................................456
Resetting SmartDefense to its Defaults ....................................................501

Overview
The Safe@Office appliance includes Check Point SmartDefense Services, based on Check
Point Application Intelligence. SmartDefense provides a combination of attack safeguards
and attack-blocking tools that protect your network in the following ways:
• Validating compliance to standards
• Validating expected usage of protocols (Protocol Anomaly Detection)
• Limiting application ability to carry malicious data
• Controlling application-layer operations
In addition, SmartDefense aids proper usage of Internet resources, such as FTP, instant
messaging, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing, file-sharing operations, and File Transfer
Protocol (FTP) uploading, among others.

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Configuring SmartDefense

You can configure SmartDefense using the following tools:

• SmartDefense Wizard. Resets all SmartDefense settings to their defaults, and then
creates a SmartDefense security policy according to your network and security
preferences. See Using the SmartDefense Wizard on page 448.
• SmartDefense Tree. Enables you to fine tune individual settings in the
SmartDefense policy. You can use the SmartDefense tree instead of, or in addition
to, the wizard. See Using the SmartDefense Tree on page 454.

Using the SmartDefense Wizard

The SmartDefense Wizard allows you to configure your SmartDefense security policy
quickly and easily through its user-friendly interface.

Note: The SmartDefense wizard clears any existing SmartDefense settings.

After using the wizard, you can fine tune the policy settings using the SmartDefense tree.
See Using the SmartDefense Tree on page 454.

To configure the SmartDefense policy using the wizard

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the SmartDefense tab.

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The SmartDefense page appears.

2. Click SmartDefense Wizard.

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The SmartDefense Wizard opens, with the Step 1: SmartDefense Level dialog box
displayed.

3. Drag the lever to the desired level of SmartDefense enforcement.

For information on the levels, see the following table.
4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Application Intelligence Server Types dialog box appears.

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5. Select the check boxes next to the types of public servers that are running on
your network.
6. Click Next.
The Step 3: Application Blocking dialog box appears.

7. Select the check boxes next to the types of applications you want to block from
running on your network.
8. Click Next.

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The Step 4: Confirmation dialog box appears.

9. Click Finish.
Existing SmartDefense settings are cleared, and the security policy is applied.

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Table 79: SmartDefense Security Levels

This level… Does this…

Minimal Disables all SmartDefense protections, except those that cannot be disabled.

Normal Enables the following:

• Teardrop
• Ping of Death
• LAND
• Packet Sanity
• Max Ping Size (set to 1500)
• Welchia
• Cisco IOS
• Null Payload
• IGMP
• Small PMTU (Log Only)

This level blocks the most common attacks.

High Enables the same protections as Normal level, as well as the following:
• Host Port Scan
• Sweep Scan
• HTTP Header Rejection
• Strict TCP (Log Only)

Extra Strict Enables the same protections as High level, as well as the following:
• Strict TCP (Log + Block)
• Small PMTU (Log + Block)
• Max Ping Size (set to 512)
• Network Quota

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Using the SmartDefense Tree

For convenience, SmartDefense is organized as a tree, in which each branch represents a

category of settings.

When a category is expanded, the settings it contains appear as nodes. For information on
each category and the nodes it contains, see SmartDefense Categories on page 456.

Each node represents an attack type, a sanity check, or a protocol or service that is vulnerable
to attacks. To control how SmartDefense handles a specific attack, you must configure the
relevant node's settings.

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To configure a SmartDefense node

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the SmartDefense tab.
The SmartDefense page appears.
The left pane displays a tree containing SmartDefense categories.
• To expand a category, click the icon next to it.
• To collapse a category, click the icon next to it.
2. Expand the relevant category, and click on the desired node.
The right pane displays a description of the node, followed by fields.

3. To modify the node's current settings, do the following:

a) Complete the fields using the relevant information in SmartDefense
Categories on page 456.
b) Click Apply.
4. To reset the node to its default values:

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a) Click Default.
A confirmation message appears.
b) Click OK.
The fields are reset to their default values, and your changes are saved.

SmartDefense Categories
SmartDefense includes the following categories:
• Denial of Service on page 456
• FTP on page 483
• HTTP on page 488
• IGMP on page 492
• Instant Messaging Traffic on page 498
• IP and ICMP on page 462
• Microsoft Networks on page 490
• Peer-to-Peer on page 496
• Port Scan on page 481
• TCP on page 474
• VoIP on page 493
• Games on page 500

Denial of Service
Denial of Service (DoS) attacks are aimed at overwhelming the target with spurious data, to
the point where it is no longer able to respond to legitimate service requests.
This category includes the following attacks:
• DDoS Attack on page 461
• LAND on page 459
• Non-TCP Flooding on page 460

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• Ping of Death on page 458

• Teardrop on page 457

Teardrop
In a Teardrop attack, the attacker sends two IP fragments, the latter entirely contained within
the former. This causes some computers to allocate too much memory and crash.
You can configure how Teardrop attacks should be handled.

Table 80: Teardrop Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a Teardrop attack occurs, by selecting one
of the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log Teardrop attacks, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

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Ping of Death
In a Ping of Death attack, the attacker sends a fragmented PING request that exceeds the
maximum IP packet size (64KB). Some operating systems are unable to handle such
requests and crash.
You can configure how Ping of Death attacks should be handled.

Table 81: Ping of Death Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a Ping of Death attack occurs, by selecting
one of the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log Ping of Death attacks, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

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LAND
In a LAND attack, the attacker sends a SYN packet, in which the source address and port are
the same as the destination (the victim computer). The victim computer then tries to reply to
itself and either reboots or crashes.
You can configure how LAND attacks should be handled.

Table 82: LAND Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a LAND attack occurs, by selecting one of
the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log LAND attacks, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

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Non-TCP Flooding
Advanced firewalls maintain state information about connections in a State table. In
Non-TCP Flooding attacks, the attacker sends high volumes of non-TCP traffic. Since such
traffic is connectionless, the related state information cannot be cleared or reset, and the
firewall State table is quickly filled up. This prevents the firewall from accepting new
connections and results in a Denial of Service (DoS).
You can protect against Non-TCP Flooding attacks by limiting the percentage of state table
capacity used for non-TCP connections.

Table 83: Non-TCP Flooding Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when the percentage of state table capacity used
for non-TCP connections reaches the Max. percent non TCP traffic threshold.
Select one of the following:
• Block. Block any additional non-TCP connections.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log non-TCP connections that exceed the Max. Percent
Non-TCP Traffic threshold, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the connections.
• None. Do not log the connections. This is the default.

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In this field… Do this…

Max. Percent Type the maximum percentage of state table capacity allowed for non-TCP
Non-TCP Traffic connections.

The default value is 10%.

DDoS Attack
In a distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS attack), the attacker directs multiple hosts in
a coordinated attack on a victim computer or network. The attacking hosts send large
amounts of spurious data to the victim, so that the victim is no longer able to respond to
legitimate service requests.
You can configure how DDoS attacks should be handled.

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Table 84: Distributed Denial of Service Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a DDoS attack occurs, by selecting one of
the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log DDoS attacks, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

IP and ICMP
This category allows you to enable various IP and ICMP protocol tests, and to configure
various protections against IP and ICMP-related attacks. It includes the following:
• Checksum Verification on page 473
• Cisco IOS DOS on page 470
• IP Fragments on page 466
• Max Ping Size on page 465
• Network Quota on page 468
• Null Payload on page 472
• Packet Sanity on page 463
• Welchia on page 469

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Packet Sanity
Packet Sanity performs several Layer 3 and Layer 4 sanity checks. These include verifying
packet size, UDP and TCP header lengths, dropping IP options, and verifying the TCP flags.
You can configure whether logs should be issued for offending packets.

Table 85: Packet Sanity Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a packet fails a sanity test, by selecting one
of the following:
• Block. Block the packet. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to issue logs for packets that fail the packet sanity tests, by
selecting one of the following:
• Log. Issue logs. This is the default.
• None. Do not issue logs.

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In this field… Do this…

Disable relaxed The UDP length verification sanity check measures the UDP header length
UDP length and compares it to the UDP header length specified in the UDP header. If the
verification two values differ, the packet may be corrupted.

However, since different applications may measure UDP header length

differently, the Safe@Office appliance relaxes the UDP length verification
sanity check by default, performing the check but not dropping offending
packets. This is called relaxed UDP length verification.

Specify whether the Safe@Office appliance should relax the UDP length
verification sanity check or not, by selecting one of the following:
• True. Disable relaxed UDP length verification. The Safe@Office
appliance will drop packets that fail the UDP length verification
check.
• False. Do not disable relaxed UDP length verification. The
Safe@Office appliance will not drop packets that fail the UDP
length verification check. This is the default.

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Max Ping Size

PING (ICMP echo request) is a program that uses ICMP protocol to check whether a remote
machine is up. A request is sent by the client, and the server responds with a reply echoing
the client's data.
An attacker can echo the client with a large amount of data, causing a buffer overflow. You
can protect against such attacks by limiting the allowed size for ICMP echo requests.

Table 86: Max Ping Size Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when an ICMP echo response exceeds the Max
Ping Size threshold, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the request. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log ICMP echo responses that exceed the Max Ping Size
threshold, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the responses. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the responses.

Max Ping Size Specify the maximum data size for ICMP echo response.

The default value is 548.

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IP Fragments
When an IP packet is too big to be transported by a network link, it is split into several
smaller IP packets and transmitted in fragments. To conceal a known attack or exploit, an
attacker might imitate this common behavior and break the data section of a single packet
into several fragmented packets. Without reassembling the fragments, it is not always
possible to detect such an attack. Therefore, the Safe@Office appliance always reassembles
all the fragments of a given IP packet, before inspecting it to make sure there are no attacks
or exploits in the packet.
You can configure how fragmented packets should be handled.

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Table 87: IP Fragments Fields

In this field… Do this…

Forbid IP Fragments Specify whether all fragmented packets should be dropped, by selecting
one of the following:
• True. Drop all fragmented packets.
• False. No action. This is the default.

Under normal circumstances, it is recommended to leave this field set to

False. Setting this field to True may disrupt Internet connectivity, because it
does not allow any fragmented packets.

Max Number of Type the maximum number of fragmented packets allowed. Packets
Incomplete Packets exceeding this threshold will be dropped.

The default value is 300.

Timeout for When the Safe@Office appliance receives packet fragments, it waits for
Discarding additional fragments to arrive, so that it can reassemble the packet.
Incomplete Packets Type the number of seconds to wait before discarding incomplete packets.

The default value is 10.

Track Specify whether to log fragmented packets, by selecting one of the

following:
• Log. Log all fragmented packets.
• None. Do not log the fragmented packets. This is the default.

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Network Quota
An attacker may try to overload a server in your network by establishing a very large number
of connections per second. To protect against Denial Of Service (DoS) attacks, Network
Quota enforces a limit upon the number of connections per second that are allowed from the
same source IP address.
You can configure how connections that exceed that limit should be handled.

Table 88: Network Quota Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when the number of network connections
from the same source reaches the Max. Connections/Second per Source IP
threshold. Select one of the following:
• Block. Block all new connections from the source. Existing
connections will not be blocked. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log connections from a specific source that exceed the
Max. Connections/Second per Source IP threshold, by selecting one of the
following:
• Log. Log the connections. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the connections.

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In this field… Do this…

Max. Type the maximum number of network connections allowed per second
Connections/Second from the same source IP address.
from Same Source IP
The default value is 100.

Set a lower threshold for stronger protection against DoS attacks.

Note: Setting this value too low can lead to false alarms.

Welchia
The Welchia worm uses the MS DCOM vulnerability or a WebDAV vulnerability. After
infecting a computer, the worm begins searching for other live computers to infect. It does so
by sending a specific ping packet to a target and waiting for the reply that signals that the
target is alive. This flood of pings may disrupt network connectivity.
You can configure how the Welchia worm should be handled.

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Table 89: Welchia Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when the Welchia worm is detected, by selecting
one of the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log Welchia worm attacks, by selecting one of the
following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

Cisco IOS DOS

Cisco routers are configured to process and accept Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) packets
by default. When a Cisco IOS device is sent a specially crafted sequence of IPv4 packets
(with protocol type 53 - SWIPE, 55 - IP Mobility, 77 - Sun ND, or 103 - Protocol
Independent Multicast - PIM), the router will stop processing inbound traffic on that
interface.
You can configure how Cisco IOS DOS attacks should be handled.

Note: You cannot enable CISCO IOS DOS PIM protection in SmartDefense, when the
PIM-SM multicast routing protocol is enabled. For information on disabling the PIM-SM
protocol, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

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Table 90: Cisco IOS DOS

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a Cisco IOS DOS attack occurs, by
selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log Cisco IOS DOS attacks, by selecting one of
the following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

Number of Hops to Protect Type the number of hops from the enforcement module that Cisco
routers should be protected.

The default value is 10.

Action Protection for Specify what action to take when an IPv4 packet of the specific
SWIPE - Protocol 53 / protocol type is received, by selecting one of the following:
IP Mobility - Protocol 55 / • Block. Drop the packet. This is the default.
SUN-ND - Protocol 77 / • None. No action.
PIM - Protocol 103

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Null Payload
Some worms, such as Sasser, use ICMP echo request packets with null payload to detect
potentially vulnerable hosts.
You can configure how null payload ping packets should be handled.

Table 91: Null Payload Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when null payload ping packets are detected, by
selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the packets. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log null payload ping packets, by selecting one of the
following:
• Log. Log the packets. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the packets.

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Checksum Verification
SmartDefense identifies any IP, TCP, or UDP packets with incorrect checksums. You can
configure how these packets should be handled.

Table 92: Checksum Verification Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when packets with incorrect checksums are
detected, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the packets. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log packets with incorrect checksums, by selecting one of
the following:
• Log. Log the packets.
• None. Do not log the packets. This is the default.

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TCP
This category allows you to configure various protections related to the TCP protocol. It
includes the following:
• Flags on page 480
• Sequence Verifier on page 479
• Small PMTU on page 475
• Strict TCP on page 474
• SynDefender on page 477

Strict TCP
Out-of-state TCP packets are SYN-ACK or data packets that arrive out of order, before the
TCP SYN packet.

Note: In normal conditions, out-of-state TCP packets can occur after the Safe@Office
restarts, since connections which were established prior to the reboot are unknown.
This is normal and does not indicate an attack.

Note: Certain SmartDefense protections implicitly apply the Strict TCP protection to
relevant connections. In such cases, "TCP Out-of-State" log messages may appear in
the Security Log, even though the Strict TCP protection is disabled.
You can configure how out-of-state TCP packets should be handled.

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Table 93: Strict TCP

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when an out-of-state TCP packet arrives, by
selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the packets.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log null payload ping packets, by selecting one of the
following:
• Log. Log the packets. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the packets.

Small PMTU
Small PMTU (Packet MTU) is a bandwidth attack in which the client fools the server into
sending large amounts of data using small packets. Each packet has a large overhead that
creates a "bottleneck" on the server.
You can protect against this attack by specifying a minimum packet size for data sent over
the Internet.

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Table 94: Small PMTU Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a packet is smaller than the Minimal MTU Size
threshold, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the packet.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to issue logs for packets are smaller than the Minimal MTU Size
threshold, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Issue logs. This is the default.
• None. Do not issue logs.

Minimal MTU Type the minimum value allowed for the MTU field in IP packets sent by a
Size client.

An overly small value will not prevent an attack, while an overly large value
might degrade performance and cause legitimate requests to be dropped.

The default value is 300.

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SynDefender
In a SYN attack, the attacker sends many SYN packets without finishing the three-way
handshake. This causes the attacked host to be unable to accept new connections.
You can protect against this attack by specifying a maximum amount of time for completing
handshakes.

Table 95: SynDefender Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a SYN attack occurs, by selecting one of the
following:
• Block. Block the packet. This is the default.
• None. No action.

A SYN attack is when more than 5 incomplete TCP handshakes are detected
within 10 seconds. A handshake is considered incomplete when it exceeds
the Maximum time for completing the handshake threshold.

Track Specify whether to issue logs for the events specified by the Log Mode
parameter, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Issue logs. This is the default.
• None. Do not issue logs.

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In this field… Do this…

Log mode Specify upon which events logs should be issued, by selecting one of the
following:
• None. Do not issue logs.
• Log per attack. Issue logs for each SYN attack. This is the default.
• Log individual unfinished handshakes. Issue logs for each incomplete
handshake.

This field is only relevant if the Track field is set to Log.

Maximum Time Type the maximum amount of time in seconds after which a TCP handshake
for Completing is considered incomplete.
the Handshake
The default value is 10 seconds.

Protect external Specify whether SynDefender should be enabled for external (WAN)
interfaces only interfaces only, by selecting one of the following:
• Disabled. Enable SynDefender for all the firewall interfaces. This is
the default.
• Enabled. Enable SynDefender for external interfaces only.

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Sequence Verifier
The Safe@Office appliance examines each TCP packet's sequence number and checks
whether it matches a TCP connection state. You can configure how the appliance handles
packets that match a TCP connection in terms of the TCP session but have incorrect
sequence numbers.

Table 96: Strict TCP

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when TCP packets with incorrect sequence
numbers arrive, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the packets.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log TCP packets with incorrect sequence numbers, by
selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the packets. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the packets.

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Flags
The URG flag is used to indicate that there is urgent data in the TCP stream, and that the data
should be delivered with high priority. Since handling of the URG flag is inconsistent
between different operating systems, an attacker can use the URG flag to conceal certain
attacks.
You can configure how the URG flag should be handled.

Table 97: Flags Fields

In this field… Do this…

URG Flag Specify whether to clear or allow the URG flag, by selecting one of the
following:
• Clear. Clear the URG flag on all incoming packets. This is the
default.
• Allow. Allow the URG flag.

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Port Scan
An attacker can perform a port scan to determine whether ports are open and vulnerable to an
attack. This is most commonly done by attempting to access a port and waiting for a
response. The response indicates whether or not the port is open.
This category includes the following types of port scans:
• Host Port Scan. The attacker scans a specific host's ports to determine which of the
ports are open.
• Sweep Scan. The attacker scans various hosts to determine where a specific port is
open.
You can configure how the Safe@Office appliance should react when a port scan is
detected.

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Table 98: Port Scan Fields

In this field… Do this…

Number of ports SmartDefense detects ports scans by measuring the number of ports
accessed accessed over a period of time. The number of ports accessed must exceed
the Number of ports accessed value, within the number of seconds specified by
the In a period of [seconds] value, in order for SmartDefense to consider the
activity a scan.

Type the minimum number of ports that must be accessed within the In a period
of [seconds] period, in order for SmartDefense to detect the activity as a port
scan.

For example, if this value is 30, and 40 ports are accessed within a specified
period of time, SmartDefense will detect the activity as a port scan.

For Host Port Scan, the default value is 30. For Sweep Scan, the default value
is 50.

In a period of SmartDefense detects ports scans by measuring the number of ports

[seconds] accessed over a period of time. The number of ports accessed must exceed
the Number of ports accessed value, within the number of seconds specified by
the In a period of [seconds] value, in order for SmartDefense to consider the
activity a scan.

Type the maximum number of seconds that can elapse, during which the
Number of ports accessed threshold is exceeded, in order for SmartDefense to
detect the activity as a port scan.

For example, if this value is 20, and the Number of ports accessed threshold is
exceeded for 15 seconds, SmartDefense will detect the activity as a port scan.
If the threshold is exceeded for 30 seconds, SmartDefense will not detect the
activity as a port scan.

The default value is 20 seconds.

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Track Specify whether to issue logs for scans, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Issue logs. This is the default.
• None. Do not issue logs. This is the default.

Detect scans from Specify whether to detect only scans originating from the Internet, by selecting
Internet only one of the following:
• False. Do not detect only scans from the Internet. This is the
default.
• True. Detect only scans from the Internet.

FTP
This category allows you to configure various protections related to the FTP protocol. It
includes the following:
• Block Known Ports on page 485
• Block Port Overflow on page 486
• Blocked FTP Commands on page 487
• FTP Bounce on page 484

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FTP Bounce
When connecting to an FTP server, the client sends a PORT command specifying the IP
address and port to which the FTP server should connect and send data. An FTP Bounce
attack is when an attacker sends a PORT command specifying the IP address of a third party
instead of the attacker's own IP address. The FTP server then sends data to the victim
machine.
You can configure how FTP bounce attacks should be handled.

Table 99: FTP Bounce Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when an FTP Bounce attack occurs, by selecting
one of the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log FTP Bounce attacks, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

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Block Known Ports

You can choose to block the FTP server from connecting to well-known ports.

Note: Known ports are published ports associated with services (for example, SMTP is
port 25).

This provides a second layer of protection against FTP bounce attacks, by preventing such
attacks from reaching well-known ports.

Table 100: Block Known Ports Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when the FTP server attempts to connect to a
well-known port, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the connection.
• None. No action. This is the default.

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Block Port Overflow

FTP clients send PORT commands when connecting to the FTP sever. A PORT command
consists of a series of numbers between 0 and 255, separated by commas.
To enforce compliance to the FTP standard and prevent potential attacks against the FTP
server, you can block PORT commands that contain a number greater than 255.

Table 101: Block Port Overflow

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take for PORT commands containing a number greater
than 255, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the PORT command. This is the default.
• None. No action.

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Blocked FTP Commands

Some seldom-used FTP commands may compromise FTP server security and integrity. You
can specify which FTP commands should be allowed to pass through the security server, and
which should be blocked.

To enable FTP command blocking

• In the Action drop-down list, select Block.
The FTP commands listed in the Blocked Commands box will be blocked.
FTP command blocking is enabled by default.

To disable FTP command blocking

• In the Action drop-down list, select None.
All FTP commands are allowed, including those in the Blocked Commands box.

To block a specific FTP command

1. In the Allowed Commands box, select the desired FTP command.
2. Click Block.
The FTP command appears in the Blocked Commands box.
3. Click Apply.
When FTP command blocking is enabled, the FTP command will be blocked.

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To allow a specific FTP command

1. In the Blocked Commands box, select the desired FTP command.
2. Click Accept.
The FTP command appears in the Allowed Commands box.
3. Click Apply.
The FTP command will be allowed, regardless of whether FTP command blocking is
enabled or disabled.

HTTP
This category allows you to configure various protections related to the HTTP protocol. It
includes the following:
• Header Rejection on page 488
• Worm Catcher on page 489

Header Rejection
Some exploits are carried in standard HTTP headers with custom values (for example, in the
Host header), or in custom HTTP headers. You can protect against such exploits by rejecting
HTTP requests that contain specific headers and header values.

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Table 102: Header Rejection Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when an HTTP header-based exploit is

detected, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the attack.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log HTTP header-based exploits, by selecting one of

the following:
• Log. Log the attack.
• None. Do not log the attack. This is the default.

HTTP header values Select the HTTP header values to detect.

list

Worm Catcher
A worm is a self-replicating malware (malicious software) that propagates by actively
sending itself to new machines. Some worms propagate by using security vulnerabilities in
the HTTP protocol.
You can specify how HTTP-based worm attacks should be handled.

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Table 103: Worm Catcher Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when an HTTP-based worm attack is detected,
by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the attack.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log HTTP-based worm attacks, by selecting one of the
following:
• Log. Log the attack.
• None. Do not log the attack. This is the default.

HTTP-based worm Select the worm patterns to detect.

patterns list

Microsoft Networks
This category includes File and Print Sharing.
Microsoft operating systems and Samba clients rely on Common Internet File System
(CIFS), a protocol for sharing files and printers. However, this protocol is also widely used
by worms as a means of propagation.
You can configure how CIFS worms should be handled.

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Table 104: File Print and Sharing Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a CIFS worm attack is detected, by
selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the attack.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log CIFS worm attacks, by selecting one of the
following:
• Log. Log the attack.
• None. Do not log the attack. This is the default.
Select the worm patterns to detect.
CIFS worm patterns
list Patterns are matched against file names (including file paths but
excluding the disk share name) that the client is trying to read or
write from the server.

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IGMP
This category includes the IGMP protocol.
IGMP is used by hosts and routers to dynamically register and discover multicast group
membership. Attacks on the IGMP protocol usually target a vulnerability in the multicast
routing software/hardware used, by sending specially crafted IGMP packets.
You can configure how IGMP attacks should be handled.

Table 105: IGMP Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when an IGMP attack occurs, by selecting one
of the following:
• Block. Block the attack. This is the default.
• None. No action.

Track Specify whether to log IGMP attacks, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. Log the attack. This is the default.
• None. Do not log the attack.

Enforce IGMP to According to the IGMP specification, IGMP packets must be sent to
multicast addresses multicast addresses. Sending IGMP packets to a unicast or broadcast
address might constitute and attack; therefore the Safe@Office appliance
blocks such packets.

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Specify whether to allow or block IGMP packets that are sent to

non-multicast addresses, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block IGMP packets that are sent to non-multicast
addresses. This is the default.
• None. No action.

VoIP
Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic is subject to various threats, such as:
• Call redirections, in which calls intended for one recipient are redirected to
another
• Stealing calls, where the caller pretends to be someone else
• System hacking, using ports that were opened for VoIP connections
This category allows you to configure various protections related to VoIP protocols. It
includes the following:
• SIP on page 494
• H.323 on page 495

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SIP
The SmartDefense SIP Application Level Gateway (ALG) processes the SIP protocol,
allows firewall and NAT traversal, and enables Traffic Shaper to operate on SIP
connections.
By default, the SIP ALG checks SIP sessions for RFC compliance. If desired, you can allow
non-RFC-compliant SIP connections, so that VoIP devices that initiate non-standard SIP
calls can communicate through the firewall. You can also disable the SIP ALG altogether, if
it is not needed by your SIP clients, or if it interferes with their operation.

Table 106: SIP Fields

In this field… Do this…

SIP Protocol Specify whether to enable SIP support, by selecting one of the following:
Handler • Enabled. Enable SIP support. This is the default.
• Disabled. Disable SIP support.

RFC Specify what action to take when non-RFC-compliant SIP packets arrive, by
Non-compliant selecting one of the following:
Messages • Block. Block the packets. This is the default.
• None. No action.

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H.323
H.323 telephony is used by various devices and applications, such as Microsoft Netmeeting.
SmartDefense allows you to choose whether to disable or enable the H.323 Application
Level Gateway (ALG), which allows firewall and NAT traversal of H.323 calls.

Table 107: H.323 Fields

In this field… Do this…

Peer-to-peer Specify whether to enable H.323 support, by selecting one of the following:
H.323 Support • Enabled. Enable H.323 support.
• Disabled. Disabled H.323 support. This is the default.

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Peer-to-Peer
SmartDefense can block peer-to-peer file-sharing traffic, by identifying the proprietary
protocols and preventing the initial connection to the peer-to-peer networks. This prevents
not only downloads, but also search operations.
This category includes the following nodes:
• BitTorrent
• eMule
• Gnutella
• KaZaA
• Winny

Note: SmartDefense can detect peer-to-peer traffic regardless of the TCP port being
used to initiate the session.

In each node, you can configure how peer-to-peer connections of the selected type should be
handled, using the following table.

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Table 108: Peer to Peer Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a connection is attempted, by selecting

one of the following:
• Block. Block the connection.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log peer-to-peer connections, by selecting one of the

following:
• Log. Log the connection.
• None. Do not log the connection. This is the default.

Block proprietary Specify whether proprietary protocols should be blocked on all ports, by
protocols on all ports selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block the proprietary protocol on all ports. This in effect
prevents all communication using this peer-to-peer application.
This is the default.
• None. Do not block the proprietary protocol on all ports.

Block masquerading Specify whether to block using the peer-to-peer application over HTTP, by
over HTTP protocol selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block using the application over HTTP. This is the
default.
• None. Do not block using the application over HTTP.

This field is not relevant for eMule and Winny.

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Instant Messaging Traffic

SmartDefense can block instant messaging applications that use VoIP protocols, by
identifying the messaging application's fingerprints and HTTP headers.
This category includes the following nodes:
• ICQ
• MSN Messenger
• Skype
• Yahoo

Note: SmartDefense can detect instant messaging traffic regardless of the TCP port
being used to initiate the session.

Note: Skype versions up to 2.0.0.103 are supported.

In each node, you can configure how instant messaging connections of the selected type
should be handled, using the following table.

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Table 109: Instant Messengers Fields

In this field… Do this…

Action Specify what action to take when a connection is attempted, by selecting

one of the following:
• Block. Block the connection.
• None. No action. This is the default.

Track Specify whether to log instant messenger connections, by selecting one of

the following:
• Log. Log the connection.
• None. Do not log the connection. This is the default.

Block proprietary Specify whether proprietary protocols should be blocked on all ports, by
protocol / selecting one of the following:
Block proprietary • Block. Block the proprietary protocol on all ports. This in effect
protocols on all ports prevents all communication using this instant messenger
application. This is the default.
• None. Do not block the proprietary protocol on all ports.

Block masquerading Specify whether to block using the instant messenger application over
over HTTP protocol HTTP, by selecting one of the following:
• Block. Block using the application over HTTP. This is the
default.
• None. Do not block using the application over HTTP.

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Games
This category includes XBox LIVE.
XBox 360 requires gateways hosting XBox LIVE games to use the "Open NAT" method
rather than the normal "Strict NAT" method. Therefore, if you want to host online games on
an XBox 360 console, you must first configure your Safe@Office appliance to use the
"Open NAT" method.

Table 110: XBox LIVE Fields

In this field… Do this…

Xbox Live OpenNAT Specify whether the Safe@Office appliance should use the "Open NAT"
method, by selecting one of the following:
• Enabled. Use the "Open NAT" method. You will be able to host
XBox LIVE games and join existing ones.
• Disabled. Do not use the "Open NAT" method. You will not be
able to host XBox LIVE games, but you will still be able to join
existing ones. This is the default.

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Resetting SmartDefense to its Defaults

If desired, you can reset the SmartDefense security policy to its default settings. For
information on the default value of each SmartDefense setting, see SmartDefense
Categories on page 456.
For information on resetting individual nodes in the SmartDefense tree to their default
settings, see Using the SmartDefense Tree on page 454.

To reset SmartDefense to its defaults

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the SmartDefense tab.
The SmartDefense page appears.
2. Click Reset to Defaults.
A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.
The SmartDefense policy is reset to its default settings.

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Chapter 15

Using Antivirus and Antispam Filtering

This chapter explains how to use antivirus and antispam filtering.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................503
Using VStream Antivirus .........................................................................505
Using VStream Antispam .........................................................................523
Using Centralized Email Filtering ............................................................556

Overview
The Safe@Office appliance enables you to perform both antivirus and antispam filtering, to
ensure your network remains secure.

Antivirus Filtering Solutions

You can scan connections for viruses, by using VStream Antivirus and/or the Email
Antivirus subscription service (part of the centralized Email Filtering service). The
following table describes the main differences between VStream Antivirus and the Email
Antivirus service:

Table 111: Comparison of Antivirus Filtering Methods

VStream Antivirus Email Antivirus

Supported Protocols VStream Antivirus supports Email Antivirus is specific to email,

multiple protocols, including scanning incoming POP3 and outgoing
incoming SMTP and outgoing SMTP connections only.
POP3 connections.

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VStream Antivirus Email Antivirus

Point of Enforcement VStream Antivirus scans for Email Antivirus is centralized, redirecting
viruses in the Safe@Office traffic through the Service Center for
gateway itself. scanning.

You can use either antivirus solution, or both in conjunction.

Antispam Filtering Solutions

You can scan email messages for spam, by using VStream Antispam and/or the Email
Antispam subscription service (part of the centralized Email Filtering service). The
following table describes the main differences between VStream Antispam and the Email
Antispam service:

Table 112: Comparison of Antispam Filtering Methods

VStream Antispam Email Antispam

Supported Protocols VStream Antispam supports both Email Antispam scans incoming POP3 and
incoming and outgoing POP3 and outgoing SMTP connections only.
SMTP, as well as POP3 and
SMTP connections between
internal networks.

Point of Enforcement VStream Antispam scans for Email Antispam is centralized, redirecting
spam in the Safe@Office gateway traffic through the Service Center for
itself. scanning.

You can use either antispam solution, or both in conjunction.

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Using VStream Antivirus

The Safe@Office appliance includes VStream Antivirus, an embedded stream-based

antivirus engine based on Check Point Stateful Inspection and Application Intelligence
technologies, that performs virus scanning at the kernel level.
VStream Antivirus scans files for malicious content on the fly, without downloading the
files into intermediate storage. This means minimal added latency and support for unlimited
file sizes; and since VStream Antivirus stores only minimal state information per
connection, it can scan thousands of connections concurrently. In order to scan archive files
on the fly, VStream Antivirus performs real-time decompression and scanning of ZIP, TAR,
and GZ archive files, with support for nested archive files.
If you are subscribed to the VStream Antivirus subscription service, VStream Antivirus
virus signatures are automatically updated, so that security is always up-to-date, and your
network is always protected.

VStream Antivirus Actions

When VStream Antivirus detects malicious content, the action it takes depends on the
protocol in which the virus was found. See the following table. In each case, VStream
Antivirus blocks the file and writes a log to the Event Log.

Table 113: VStream Antivirus Actions

If a virus if found in VStream Antivirus does this... The protocol is detected

this protocol... on this port...

HTTP • Terminates the All ports on which VStream

connection
Antivirus is enabled by the
policy, not only port 80

POP3 • Terminates the The standard TCP port 110.

connection
• Deletes the virus-infected
email from the server

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If a virus if found in VStream Antivirus does this... The protocol is detected

this protocol... on this port...

IMAP • Terminates the The standard TCP port 143

connection
• Replaces the
virus-infected email with a
message notifying the
user that a virus was
found

SMTP • Rejects the virus-infected The standard TCP port 25

email with error code 554
• Sends a "Virus detected"
message to the sender

FTP • Terminates the data The standard TCP port 21

connection
• Sends a "Virus detected"
message to the FTP client

TCP and UDP • Terminates the Generic TCP and UDP ports,
connection
other than those listed above

Note: In protocols that are not listed in this table, VStream Antivirus uses a "best effort"
approach to detect viruses. In such cases, detection of viruses is not guaranteed and
depends on the specific encoding used by the protocol.

Default Antivirus Policy

The VStream Antivirus default policy includes the following rules:
• All SMTP connections are scanned, regardless of the connection's direction.
• All POP3 connections are scanned, regardless of the connection's direction.
• All IMAP connections are scanned, regardless of the connection's direction.
You can easily override the default antivirus policy, by creating user-defined rules. For
further information, see Configuring the VStream Antivirus Policy on page 509.

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Enabling/Disabling VStream Antivirus

To enable/disable VStream Antivirus

1. Click Antivirus in the main menu, and click the Antivirus tab.
The VStream Antivirus page appears.

2. Drag the On/Off lever upwards or downwards.

VStream Antivirus is enabled/disabled for all internal network computers.

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Viewing VStream Antivirus Signature Database

Information

VStream Antivirus maintains two databases: a daily database and a main database. The daily
database is updated frequently with the newest virus signatures. Periodically, the contents of
the daily database are moved to the main database, leaving the daily database empty. This
system of incremental updates to the main database allows for quicker updates and saves on
network bandwidth.
You can view information about the VStream Antivirus signature databases currently in use,
in the VStream Antivirus page.

Table 114: VStream Antivirus Page Fields

This field… Displays…

Main database The date and time at which the main database was last updated, followed
by the version number.

Daily database The date and time at which the daily database was last updated, followed
by the version number.

Next update The next date and time at which the Safe@Office appliance will check for
updates.

Status The current status of the database. This includes the following statuses:
• Database Not Installed
• OK

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Configuring the VStream Antivirus Policy

VStream Antivirus includes a flexible mechanism that allows the user to define exactly
which traffic should be scanned, by specifying the protocol, ports, and source and
destination IP addresses.
VStream Antivirus processes policy rules in the order they appear in the Antivirus Policy
table, so that rule 1 is applied before rule 2, and so on. This enables you to define exceptions
to rules, by placing the exceptions higher up in the Rules table.
For example, if you want to scan all outgoing SMTP traffic, except traffic from a specific IP
address, you can create a rule scanning all outgoing SMTP traffic and move the rule down in
the Antivirus Policy table. Then create a rule passing SMTP traffic from the desired IP
address and move this rule to a higher location in the Antivirus Policy table than the first rule.
In the figure below, the general rule is rule number 2, and the exception is rule number 1.

The Safe@Office appliance will process rule 1 first, passing outgoing SMTP traffic from the
specified IP address, and only then it will process rule 2, scanning all outgoing SMTP traffic.

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The following rule types exist:

Table 115: VStream Antivirus Rule Types

Rule Description

Pass This rule type enables you to specify that VStream Antivirus should not scan traffic
matching the rule.

Scan This rule type enables you to specify that VStream Antivirus should scan traffic
matching the rule.

If a virus is found, it is blocked and logged.

Adding and Editing VStream Antivirus Rules

To add or edit a VStream Antivirus rule

1. Click Antivirus in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.

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The Antivirus Policy page appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a new rule, click Add Rule.
• To edit an existing rule, click next to the desired rule.

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The VStream Policy Rule Wizard opens, with the Step 1: Rule Type dialog box displayed.

3. Select the type of rule you want to create.

4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Service dialog box appears.
The example below shows a Scan rule.

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5. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
6. Click Next.
The Step 3: Destination & Source dialog box appears.

7. To configure advanced settings, click Show Advanced Settings.

New fields appear.

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8. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
9. Click Next.
The Step 4: Done dialog box appears.

10. If desired, type a description of the rule in the field provided.

11. Click Finish.
The new rule appears in the Antivirus Policy page.

Table 116: VStream Antivirus Rule Fields

In this field… Do this…

Any Service Click this option to specify that the rule should apply to any service.

Standard Service Click this option to specify that the rule should apply to a specific standard
service or network service object.

You must then select the desired service or network service object from the
drop-down list.

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In this field… Do this…

Custom Service Click this option to specify that the rule should apply to a specific non-standard
service.

The Protocol and Port Range fields are enabled. You must fill them in.

Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, or ANY) for which the rule should apply.

Port Range To specify the port range to which the rule applies, type the start port number
in the left text box, and the end port number in the right text box.

Note: If you do not enter a port range, the rule will apply to all ports. If you enter
only one port number, the range will include only that port.

If the connection Select the source of the connections you want to allow/block. This list includes
source is network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in

the field provided.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired IP
address range in the fields provided.

To specify any source, select ANY.

And the Select the destination of the connections you want to allow or block. This list
destination is includes network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in

the text box.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired IP
address range in the fields provided.

To specify the Safe@Office IP addresses, select This Gateway.

To specify any destination except the Safe@Office Portal IP addresses, select

ANY.

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In this field… Do this…

Data Direction Select the direction of connections to which the rule should apply:
• Download and Upload data. The rule applies to downloaded and
uploaded data. This is the default.
• Download data. The rule applies to downloaded data, that is, data
flowing from the destination of the connection to the source of the
connection.
• Upload data. The rule applies to uploaded data, that is, data flowing
from the source of the connection to the destination of the
connection.

If the current time Select this option to specify that the rule should be applied only during certain
is hours of the day.

You must then use the fields and drop-down lists provided, to specify the
desired time range.

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Enabling/Disabling VStream Antivirus Rules

You can temporarily disable a VStream Antivirus rule.

To enable/disable a VStream Antivirus rule

1. Click Antivirus in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.
The Antivirus Policy page appears.
2. Next to the desired rule, do one of the following:

• To enable the rule, click .

The button changes to and the rule is enabled.
• To disable the rule, click .
The button changes to and the rule is disabled.

Reordering VStream Antivirus Rules

To reorder VStream Antivirus rules

1. Click Antivirus in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.
The Antivirus Policy page appears.
2. For each rule you want to move, click on the rule and drag it to the desired
location in the table.

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Viewing and Deleting VStream Antivirus Rules

To view or delete an existing VStream Antivirus rule

1. Click Antivirus in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.
The Antivirus Policy page appears with a list of existing VStream Antivirus rules.
2. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
3. To delete a rule, do the following.

a. In the desired rule's row, click .

A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The rule is deleted.

Configuring VStream Antivirus Advanced Settings

To configure VStream Antivirus advanced settings

1. Click Antivirus in the main menu, and click the Advanced tab.

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The Advanced Antivirus Settings page appears.

2. Complete the fields using the following table.

3. Click Apply.
4. To restore the default VStream Antivirus settings, do the following:
a) Click Default.
A confirmation message appears.
b) Click OK.
The VStream Antivirus settings are reset to their defaults. For information on the
default values, refer to the following table.

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Table 117: Advanced Antivirus Settings Fields

In this field… Do this…

File Types

Block potentially unsafe file Select this option to block all emails containing potentially unsafe
types in email messages attachments.

Unsafe file types are:

• DOS/Windows executables, libraries and drivers
• Compiled HTML Help files
• VBScript encoded files
• Files with {CLSID} in their name
• The following file extensions: ade, adp, bas, bat, chm,
cmd,com, cpl, crt, exe, hlp, hta, inf, ins, isp, js, jse, lnk,
mdb, mde, msc, msi, msp, mst, pcd, pif, reg, scr, sct,
shs,shb, url, vb, vbe, vbs, wsc, wsf, wsh.

To view a list of unsafe file types and their descriptions, click Show
next to this option.

Pass safe file types without Select this option to accept common file types that are known to be
scanning safe, without scanning them.

Safe files types are:

• GIF
• BMP
• JFIF standard
• EXIF standard
• PNG
• MPEG video stream
• MPEG sys stream
• Ogg Stream
• MP3 file with ID3 version 2
• MP3
• PDF
• PostScript

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• WMA/WMV/ASF
• RealMedia file
• JPEG - only the header is scanned, and the rest of the
file is skipped

To view a list of safe file types, click Show next to this option.

Selecting this option reduces the load on the gateway by skipping

safe file types. This option is selected by default.

Archive File Handling

Maximum Nesting Level Type the maximum number of nested content levels that VStream
Antivirus should scan.

Setting a higher number increases security. Setting a lower number

prevents attackers from overloading the gateway by sending
extremely nested archive files.

The default value is 5 levels.

Maximum Compression Fill in the field to complete the maximum compression ratio of files
Ratio 1:x that VStream Antivirus should scan.

For example, to specify a 1:80 maximum compression ratio, type

80.

Setting a higher number allows the scanning of highly compressed

files, but creates a potential for highly compressible files to create a
heavy load on the appliance. Setting a lower number prevents
attackers from overloading the gateway by sending extremely
compressible files.

The default value is 100.

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In this field… Do this…

When archived file exceeds Specify how VStream Antivirus should handle files that exceed the
limit or extraction fails Maximum nesting level or the Maximum compression ratio, and files for
which scanning fails. Select one of the following:
• Pass file without scanning. Scan only the number of levels
specified, and skip the scanning of more deeply nested
archives. Furthermore, skip scanning highly
compressible files, and skip scanning archives that
cannot be extracted because they are corrupt. This is
the default.
• Block file. Block the file.

When a password-protected VStream Antivirus cannot extract and scan password-protected

file is found in archive files inside archives. Specify how VStream Antivirus should handle
such files, by selecting one of the following:
• Pass file without scanning. Accept the file without scanning
it. This is the default.
• Block file. Block the file.

Corrupt Files

When a corrupt file is found Specify how VStream Antivirus should handle corrupt files and
or decoding fails protocol anomalies, by selecting one of the following:
• Ignore and continue scanning. Log the corrupt file or
protocol anomaly, and scan the information on a
best-effort basis. This is the default.
• Block file. Block and log the corrupt file or protocol
anomaly.

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Updating VStream Antivirus

When you are subscribed to the VStream Antivirus updates service, VStream Antivirus
virus signatures are automatically updated, keeping security up-to-date with no need for user
intervention. However, you can still check for updates manually, if needed.

To update the VStream Antivirus virus signature database

1. Click Antivirus in the main menu, and click the Antivirus tab.
The VStream Antivirus page appears.
2. Click Update Now.
The VStream Antivirus database is updated with the latest virus signatures.

Using VStream Antispam

The Safe@Office appliance includes VStream Antispam, an embedded antispam engine that
scans emails for spam. VStream Antispam is composed three antispam engines, each of
which can be enabled or disabled separately:
• IP Reputation
The IP Reputation engine protects mail servers by checking the email sender’s IP
address against an online and constantly updated IP reputation database, before
accepting the SMTP email connection. If the IP address belongs to a known spammer,
the connection can be immediately blocked at the TCP connection level, thereby
stopping the spam before it reaches your mail server.

Note: If you have a mail server in your network, it is recommended to enable the IP
Reputation engine as a first line of defense for incoming SMTP connections. When
enabled, the IP Reputation engine blocks emails that would otherwise reach your mail
server and require extensive analysis by the Content Based Antispam and Block List
engines, both of which examine email content and consume network, gateway, and
mail server resources. By reducing the amount of emails that require in-depth
analysis, the IP Reputation engine helps prevent Denial of Service (DoS) attacks on

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your gateway or mail server.

If you do not have a mail server in your network, there is no need to enable the IP
Reputation engine. (If you do enable this engine anyway, it will have no negative
effects.)

• Block List
VStream Antispam allows configuring a list of senders whose emails should be
blocked. When an email reaches your mail server, the Block List engine determines
whether the sender's email address appears on the list. If so, then VStream Antispam
blocks the emails.
• Content Based Antispam
The Content Based Antispam engine calculates a “spam fingerprint” for each incoming
email message. The fingerprint is then sent to a VStream Antispam data center and
compared to a constantly updated database of spam messages. The data center returns a
"spam score", which is a value in percentages indicating the likelihood that the message
is spam. If the spam score exceeds a user-configurable threshold called the “confidence
level”, the message can be flagged as spam, or the message can be deleted altogether.
In addition, VStream Antispam allows you to define a Safe Sender List, which consists of
senders who are exempt from the Block List and Content Based Antispam engines.
The following table provides a comparison of the VStream Antispam engines.

Table 118: Comparison of VStream Antispam Engines

IP Reputation Content Based Antispam and Block

List

Supported Protocols Protects mail servers only, and Protects both mail servers and mail
applies to the SMTP protocol only clients, and applies to both POP3 and
SMTP protocols

Email Scanning Time Scans the email before accepting Scans the email after accepting the
the connection connection

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IP Reputation Content Based Antispam and Block

List

Detection Method Examines the sender's IP address Content Based Antispam examines the
email's content, and Block List examines
the email's Sender field.

SMTP Error Message Does not return an SMTP error Returns an SMTP error message to the
message to the email sender email sender

Mail Rejection Resets the TCP connection Marks the email Subject line, marks the
Method email header, rejects the email (SMTP
only), or deletes the email (POP3 only)

Server Overload Prevents spammers from Does not prevent spammers from
Protection overloading gateway and mail overloading gateway and mail server
server resources resources

Important: In order to use VStream Antispam, your Safe@Office appliance must be

subscribed to a Service Center.

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How VStream Antispam Works

Figure 36: VStream Antispam Flow

VStream Antispam works as follows:
1. A TCP connection arrives at the SMTP port (TCP 25) or the POP3 port (TCP
110).
2. The connection is checked against the VStream Antispam policy, to determine
whether it should be scanned.
3. If the IP Reputation engine is enabled, and the connection is an SMTP
connection:
a. VStream Antispam sends the connection's source IP address to a VStream
Antispam data center.
b. The VStream Antispam data center checks the reputation of this IP address
against a list of known spam sender IP addresses, and then returns a spam
score.
c. One of the following things happens:
 If the spam score does not exceed the configured confidence level, the
email passes to the next enabled VStream Antispam engine for processing.
 If the spam score exceeds the configured confidence level, VStream
Antispam determines that the email is spam and handles it as specified by
the IP Reputation engine's settings.

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d. VStream Antispam caches the results of the IP Reputation check.

4. VStream Antispam checks whether the email sender appears on the Safe Sender
List. If so, then the email is accepted.
5. If the Block List engine is enabled:
a. VStream Antispam examines the email content and compares the sender to
the list of blocked senders.
b. One of the following things happens:
 If the sender is not on the list of blocked senders, the email passes to the
next enabled VStream Antispam engine for processing.
 If the sender is on the list of blocked senders, VStream Antispam
determines that the email is spam and handles it as specified by the Block
List engine's settings.
By default, VStream Antispam marks the email subject.
6. If the Content Based Antispam engine is enabled:
a. VStream Antispam examines the email content and creates a spam
fingerprint.
b. VStream Antispam sends the fingerprint to a VStream Antispam data
center, where it is checked against an online database of spam messages.
c. The VStream Antispam data center returns a spam score.
d. One of the following things happens:
 If the spam score does not exceed the configured confidence level, the
email is accepted.
 If the spam score exceeds the configured confidence level, VStream
Antispam determines that email is spam and handles it and handles it as
specified by the Content Based Antispam engine's settings.
By default, VStream Antispam marks the email as spam.
7. One of the following things happen:
• If the connection is an SMTP connection, the mail server forwards the email to
the recipient.
• If the connection is a POP3 connection, the email client receives the email.

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Header Marking
VStream Antispam adds the following headers to each email that is scanned by the Content
Based Antispam or Block List engine, but not blocked:
• X-VStream-Spam-Level. Contains an integer between 0 and 100, where 100
indicates the highest likelihood that the email is spam.
• X-VStream-Engine. The VStream Antispam engine, (either "Content Based
Antispam" or "Block List")
• X-Spam-Level. Contains one to five asterisks, where five asterisks indicates
the highest likelihood that the email is spam.
• X-Spam-Flag. Contains YES if the email is deemed to be spam, according to
the currently configured thresholds.
For example:
X-VStream-Spam-Level: 81%
X-VStream-Engine: Content Based Antispam
X-Spam-Level: ***
X-Spam-Flag: YES

If your email client allows defining rules based on message headers, you can create rules
specifying that emails with certain headers should be moved to specific folders. For
example, you can configure your email client to move all emails with the X-Spam-Flag:
YES header directly to a "Spam Email" folder.

Default Antispam Policy

The VStream Antispam default policy includes the following rules:
• All incoming SMTP connections are scanned, unless they originate from VPN.
This protects mail servers in your network.
• All outgoing POP3 connections are scanned. This protects mail clients in your
network.
You can easily override the default antispam policy, for example to exclude certain
addresses or networks from spam scanning, by creating user-defined rules. For further
information, see Configuring the VStream Antispam Policy on page 545.

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Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam

You must enable at least one VStream Antispam engine in order for VStream Antispam to
work. Once you have enabled the desired engines, you must configure them, using the
relevant sections in this guide.

To enable/disable VStream Antispam

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Antispam tab.
The VStream Antispam page appears.

2. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

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Table 119: VStream Antispam Fields

In this field… Do this…

Content Based Specify the Content Based Antispam engine's mode, by dragging the lever
Antispam to one of the following:
• On. The Content Based Antispam engine is on. VStream
Antispam will check email fingerprints against an online spam
detection database. Emails that fail the check will be handled
according to configured Content Based Antispam settings.
• Monitor Only. The Content Based Antispam engine is on.
VStream Antispam will check email fingerprints against an
online spam detection database. Emails that fail the check will
be logged only, and any action configured in the Content Based
Antispam Settings page will not be performed.
• Off. The Content Based Antispam engine is off.

You can then click Settings to configure the Content Based Antispam
settings. For further information, see Configuring the Content Based
Antispam Engine on page 533.

Block List Specify the Block List engine's mode, by dragging the lever to one of the
following:
• On. The Block List engine is on. VStream Antispam will check
email messages against a list of blocked senders. Emails that
fail the check will be handled according to configured Block List
settings.
• Monitor Only. The Block List engine is on. VStream Antispam will
check email messages against a list of blocked senders. Emails
that fail the check will be logged only, and any action configured
in the Antispam Block List Settings page will not be performed.
• Off. The Block List engine is off.

You can then click Settings to configure the Block List settings. For further
information, see Configuring the Block List Engine Settings on page
539.

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In this field… Do this…

IP Reputation Specify the IP Reputation engine's mode for SMTP connections, by

Checking dragging the lever to one of the following:
• On. The IP Reputation engine is on. VStream Antispam will
check the reputation of email senders against an online IP
reputation database prior to accepting the TCP connection.
Emails that fail the check will be handled according to
configured IP Reputation settings.
• Monitor Only. The IP Reputation engine is on. VStream Antispam
will check the reputation of email senders against an online IP
reputation database. Emails that fail the check will be logged
only, and any action configured in the Antispam IP Reputation
Settings page will not be performed.
• Off. The IP Reputation engine is off.

You can then click Settings to configure the IP Reputation settings. For
further information, see Configuring the IP Reputation Engine on page
542.

Viewing VStream Antispam Statistics

To view VStream Antispam statistics

• Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Antispam tab.
The VStream Antispam page appears.

Table 120: VStream Antispam Status Fields

This field… Displays...

Email Messages Statistics for the Content Based Antispam and Block List engines.

Pending The number of SMTP and POP3 email messages pending for the Content
Based Antispam and Block List engines.

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This field… Displays...

Spam The number of SMTP and POP3 email messages that the Content Based
Antispam and Block List engines determined to be spam.

Suspected Spam The number of SMTP and POP3 email messages that the Content Based
Antispam and Block List engines determined to be suspected spam.

Not scanned The number of SMTP and POP3 email messages that were not scanned,
due to temporary loss of contact with the VStream Antispam data center, or
due to gateway resource overload.

Non Spam The number of SMTP and POP3 email messages that the Content Based
Antispam and Block List engines determined to be legitimate.

Total The total number of SMTP and POP3 email messages scanned by the
Content Based Antispam and Block List engines.

IP Reputation Statistics for the IP Reputation engine.

Pending The number of SMTP email connections currently pending for handling by
the IP Reputation engine.

Allowed The number of SMTP email connections allowed by the IP Reputation

engine.

Blocked The number of SMTP email connections blocked by the IP Reputation

engine.

Total The total number of SMTP email connections scanned by the IP Reputation
engine.

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Configuring the Content Based Antispam Engine

You can configure how VStream Antispam should handle spam and suspected spam that is
detected by the Content Based Antispam engine.
For information on enabling this engine, see Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam on
page 529.

To configure Content Based Antispam engine settings

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Antispam tab.
The VStream Antispam page appears.
2. Next to the Content Based Antispam lever, click Settings.
The Content Based Antispam Settings page appears.

3. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

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4. Click Apply.

Table 121: Content Based Antispam Settings Fields

In this field… Do this…

Spam Configure how VStream Antispam should handle spam that is detected
using the Content Based Antispam engine.

Action Specify the action VStream Antispam should take upon detecting spam, by
selecting one of the following:
• None. Take no action.
• Reject. Block the email. The email will be permanently deleted.
• Mark Subject. Mark the email's Subject line.

If you select Mark Subject, the Mark Text field appears.

Note: If the Content Based Antispam engine is in Monitor Only mode, this
setting is ignored. For information on changing the engine's mode, see
Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam on page 529.

Mark Text Type the prefix to the text appearing in the Subject field of the spam
notification email.

For example, if you type [SPAM] and the original email's Subject field
displays "Earn Money the Easy Way", the spam notification email's Subject
field will display: "[SPAM] Earn Money the Easy Way".

The default value is [SPAM].

Note: If your email client allows defining rules based on the Subject field, you
can create rules specifying that emails whose Subject field contains certain
words should be moved to specific folders. For example, you can configure
your email client to move all emails whose Subject field contains [SPAM]
directly to the Deleted Items folder.

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Track Specify whether VStream Antispam should log spam, by selecting one of
the following:
• Log. VStream Antispam should log spam.
• None. VStream Antispam should not log spam.

Confidence Type the minimum spam confidence level (SCL). If an email's SCL matches
or exceeds this threshold, the email is considered spam.

Setting a higher SCL reduces the number of legitimate emails erroneously

identified as spam. Setting a lower SCL increases the amount of spam that
is identified as legitimate email.

The default value is 90.

Suspected Spam Configure how VStream Antispam should handle suspected spam that is
detected using the Content Based Antispam engine.

Action Specify the action VStream Antispam should take upon detecting potential
spam, by selecting one of the following:
• None. Take no action.
• Reject. Block the email. The email will be permanently deleted.
• Mark Subject. Mark the email's Subject line.

If you select Mark Subject, the Mark Text field appears.

Note: If the Content Based Antispam engine is in Monitor Only mode, this
setting is ignored. For information on changing the engine's mode, see
Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam on page 529.

Mark Text Type the prefix to the text appearing in the Subject field of the suspected
spam notification email.

For example, if you type [SUSPECTED SPAM] and the original email's
Subject field displays "Earn Money the Easy Way", the suspected spam
notification email's Subject field will display: "[SUSPECTED SPAM] Earn

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In this field… Do this…

Money the Easy Way".

The default value is [SUSPECTED SPAM].

Note: If your email client allows defining rules based on the Subject field, you
can create rules specifying that emails whose Subject field contains certain
words should be moved to specific folders. For example, you can configure
your email client to move all emails whose Subject field contains
[SUSPECTED SPAM] directly to a Quarantine folder.

Track Specify whether VStream Antispam should log suspected spam, by

selecting one of the following:
• Log. VStream Antispam should log suspected spam.
• None. VStream Antispam should not log suspected spam.

Confidence Type the minimum spam confidence level (SCL). If an email's SCL matches
or exceeds this threshold, the email is considered suspected spam.

Setting a higher SCL reduces the number of legitimate emails erroneously

identified as suspected spam. Setting a lower SCL increases the amount of
potential spam that is identified as legitimate email.

The default value is 80.

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Configuring the Block List Engine

You can configure a list of email addresses and domain names that VStream Antispam
should automatically block, if the Block List engine is enabled.
For information on enabling the Block List engine, see Enabling/Disabling VStream
Antispam on page 529.

Adding Blocked Senders

To add a blocked sender

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Antispam tab.
The VStream Antispam page appears.
2. Next to the Block List lever, click Edit List.

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The Blocked Sender List page appears.

3. Click Add.
The Add Email to List dialog box appears.

4. In the field provided, do one of the following:

• To block all email from a specific sender, type the sender's email address.
• To block all email from addresses ending with a specific domain, type the
domain name.
For example, if you type "@special-offers.com", then email addresses such as
[email protected] and [email protected] will be blocked.

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5. Click OK.
The sender appears in the Block Sender List table.

Viewing and Deleting Blocked Senders

To delete a blocked sender

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Antispam tab.
The VStream Antispam page appears.
2. Next to the Block List lever, click Edit List.
The Blocked Sender List page appears.

3. In the desired sender's row, click .

The sender is deleted.

Configuring the Block List Engine Settings

To configure Block List engine settings

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Antispam tab.
The VStream Antispam page appears.
2. Next to the Block List lever, click Settings.

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The Antispam Block List Settings page appears.

3. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

4. Click Apply.

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Table 122: Antispam Block List Settings Fields

In this field… Do this…

Block Action Specify the action VStream Antispam should take upon receiving an email
from a blocked sender, by selecting one of the following:
• None. Take no action.
• Reject. Block the email.
• Mark Subject. Mark the email's Subject line.

If you select Mark Subject, the Mark Text field appears.

Note: If the Block List engine is in Monitor Only mode, this setting is ignored.
For information on changing the engine's mode, see Enabling/Disabling
VStream Antispam on page 529.

Mark Text Type the prefix to the text appearing in the Subject field of the spam
notification email.

For example, if you type [SPAM] and the original email's Subject field
displays "Earn Money the Easy Way", the spam notification email's Subject
field will display: "[SPAM] Earn Money the Easy Way".

The default value is [SPAM].

Note: If your email client allows defining rules based on the Subject field, you
can create rules specifying that emails whose Subject field contains certain
words should be moved to specific folders. For example, you can configure
your email client to move all emails whose Subject field contains [SPAM]
directly to the Deleted Items folder.

Track Blocked Specify whether VStream Antispam should log emails from blocked
Email senders, by selecting one of the following:
• Log. VStream Antispam should log emails from blocked
senders.
• None. VStream Antispam should not log emails from blocked
senders.

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Configuring the IP Reputation Engine

You can configure how VStream Antispam should handle spam and suspected spam that is
detected by the IP Reputation engine.
For information on enabling this engine, see Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam on
page 529.

To configure IP Reputation engine settings

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Antispam tab.
The VStream Antispam page appears.
2. Next to the IP Reputation Checking lever, click Settings.
The Antispam IP Reputation Settings page appears.

3. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

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4. Click Apply.

Table 123: Antispam IP Reputation Settings Fields

In this field… Do this…

Spam Configure how VStream Antispam should handle spam that is detected
using the IP Reputation engine.

Action Specify the action VStream Antispam should take upon detecting spam, by
selecting one of the following:
• Reject. Block the email.
• None. Take no action.

Note: If the IP Reputation engine is in Monitor Only mode, this setting is

ignored. For information on changing the engine's mode, see
Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam on page 529.

Track Specify whether VStream Antispam should log spam, by selecting one of
the following:
• Log. VStream Antispam should log spam.
• None. VStream Antispam should not log spam.

Confidence Type the minimum spam confidence level (SCL) needed to fail this check. If
an email's SCL matches or exceeds this threshold, the email is considered
spam.

Setting a higher SCL reduces the number of legitimate emails erroneously

identified as spam. Setting a lower SCL increases the amount of spam that
is identified as legitimate email.

The default value is 90.

Suspected Spam Configure how VStream Antispam should handle suspected spam that is
detected using the IP Reputation engine.

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In this field… Do this…

Action Specify the action VStream Antispam should take upon detecting potential
spam, by selecting one of the following:
• Reject. Block the email.
• None. Take no action.

Note: If the IP Reputation engine is in Monitor Only mode, this setting is

ignored. For information on changing the engine's mode, see
Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam on page 529.

Track Specify whether VStream Antispam should log suspected spam, by

selecting one of the following:
• Log. VStream Antispam should log suspected spam.
• None. VStream Antispam should not log suspected spam.

Confidence Type the minimum spam confidence level (SCL) needed to fail this check. If
an email's SCL matches or exceeds this threshold, the email is considered
suspected spam.

Setting a higher SCL reduces the number of legitimate emails erroneously

identified as suspected spam. Setting a lower SCL increases the amount of
potential spam that is identified as legitimate email.

The default value is 80.

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Configuring the VStream Antispam Policy

VStream Antispam includes a flexible mechanism that allows the user to define exactly
which emails should be scanned for spam and which should be considered safe, by
specifying the protocol, and the source and destination IP addresses.
VStream Antispam processes policy rules in the order they appear in the Antispam Policy
table, so that rule 1 is applied before rule 2, and so on. This enables you to define exceptions
to rules, by placing the exceptions higher up in the Rules table.
For example, if you want to scan all outgoing SMTP traffic, except traffic from a specific IP
address, you can create a rule scanning all outgoing SMTP traffic and move the rule down in
the Antispam Policy table. Then create a rule passing SMTP traffic from the desired IP
address and move this rule to a higher location in the Antispam Policy table than the first rule.
In the figure below, the general rule is rule number 2, and the exception is rule number 1.

The Safe@Office appliance will process rule 1 first, passing outgoing SMTP traffic from the
specified IP address, and only then it will process rule 2, scanning all outgoing SMTP traffic.

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The following rule types exist:

Table 124: VStream Antispam Rule Types

Rule Description

Pass This rule type enables you to specify that VStream Antispam should allow all
emails matching the rule, without scanning the emails.

Scan This rule type enables you to specify that VStream Antispam should scan all
emails matching the rule.

Reject This rule type enables you to specify that VStream Antispam should reject all
emails matching the rule, without scanning the emails.

Adding and Editing VStream Antispam Rules

To add or edit a VStream Antispam rule

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.

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The Antispam Policy page appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a new rule, click Add Rule.
• To edit an existing rule, click next to the desired rule.

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The VStream Antispam Policy Rule Wizard opens, with the Step 1: Rule Type dialog box
displayed.

3. Select the type of rule you want to create.

4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Destination & Source dialog box appears.

5. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.

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6. Click Next.
The Step 3: Done dialog box appears.

7. If desired, type a description of the rule in the field provided.

8. Click Finish.
The new rule appears in the Antispam Policy page.

Table 125: VStream Antispam Policy Rule Wizard Fields

In this field… Do this…

If the email Select the email protocol to which the rule should apply. The supported
protocol is protocols are SMTP and POP3.

To specify both SMTP and POP3, select ANY.

Note: When defining a Reject rule, this field is set to Mail Server (SMTP).

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In this field… Do this…

The connection Select the source of the connections to which the rule should apply.
source is
To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in
the field provided.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired IP
address range in the fields provided.

To specify connections originating from this gateway, select This Gateway.

To specify any source except this gateway, select ANY.

And the Select the destination of the connections to which the rule should apply. This
destination is list includes network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in

the text box.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired IP
address range in the fields provided.

To specify the Safe@Office IP addresses, select This Gateway.

To specify any destination except the Safe@Office Portal IP addresses, select

ANY.

Description Type a description of the rule.

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Enabling/Disabling VStream Antispam Rules

You can temporarily disable a VStream Antispam rule.

To enable/disable a VStream Antispam rule

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.
The Antispam Policy page appears.
2. Next to the desired rule, do one of the following:

• To enable the rule, click .

The button changes to and the rule is enabled.
• To disable the rule, click .
The button changes to and the rule is disabled.

Reordering VStream Antispam Rules

To reorder VStream Antispam rules

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.
The Antispam Policy page appears.
2. For each rule you want to move, click on the rule and drag it to the desired
location in the table.

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Viewing and Deleting VStream Antispam Rules

To view or delete an existing VStream Antispam rule

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Policy tab.
The Antispam Policy page appears with a list of existing VStream Antispam rules.
2. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
3. To delete a rule, do the following.

a. In the desired rule's row, click .

A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The rule is deleted.

Configuring the Safe Sender List

You can configure a list of email addresses and domain names that are "safe". VStream
Antispam will treat all emails sent from these addresses or domains as legitimate (non-spam)
mail.

Note: The IP Reputation check is performed before accepting the TCP connection, at
which point the sender’s email address is not yet available. Therefore, if the IP
Reputation engine is enabled, and an SMTP session is received from an IP address
that is reputed to be a source of spam, VStream Antispam will block the connection,
regardless of whether the sender's email address is on the Safe Sender List.

Adding Safe Senders

To add a safe sender

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Safe Senders tab.

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The Safe Sender List page appears.

2. Click Add.
The Add Email to List dialog box appears.

3. In the field provided, do one of the following:

• To allow all email from a specific sender, type the sender's email address.
• To allow all email from addresses ending with a specific domain, type the
domain name.
For example, if you type "@mycompany.com", then email addresses such as
[email protected] and [email protected] will be allowed.

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4. Click OK.
The sender appears in the Safe Senders table.

Viewing and Deleting Safe Senders

To view or delete a safe sender

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Safe Senders tab.
The Safe Sender List page appears.
2. In the desired sender's row, click Erase.
The sender is deleted.

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Configuring VStream Antispam Advanced Settings

To configure VStream Antispam advanced settings

1. Click Antispam in the main menu, and click the Advanced tab.
The Advanced Antispam Settings page appears.

2. In the Track Non Spam Emails drop-down list, do one of the following:
• To specify that VStream Antispam should log email that is detected as
legitimate mail, select Log.
• To specify that VStream Antivirus should not log email that is detected as
legitimate mail, select None.
3. In the Track Safe Senders drop-down list, do one of the following:
• To specify that VStream Antispam should log email sent by addresses on the
Safe Sender List, select Log.

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• To specify that VStream Antivirus should not log email sent by addresses on
the Safe Sender List, select None.
4. Click Apply.

Using Centralized Email Filtering

There are two centralized Email Filtering services:

• Email Antivirus
When the Email Antivirus service is enabled, your email is automatically scanned for
the detection and elimination of all known viruses and vandals. If a virus is detected, it
is removed and replaced with a warning message.
• Email Antispam
When the Email Antispam service is enabled, your email is automatically scanned for
the detection of spam. If spam is detected, the email’s Subject line is modified to
indicate that it is suspected spam. If your email client allows defining rules based on the
Subject field, you can create rules to divert such messages to a special folder.

Note: Email Filtering services are only available if you are connected to a Service Center
and subscribed to the services. For information on using subscription services, see
Using Subscription Services on page 587.

Note: For information on the differences between the centralized Email Filtering services
and VStream Antivirus or VStream Antispam, see Overview on page 503.

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Enabling/Disabling Email Filtering

To enable/disable Email Filtering

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Email Filtering tab.
The Email Filtering page appears.

2. Next to Email Antivirus, drag the On/Off lever upwards or downwards.

Email Antivirus is enabled/disabled.

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Selecting Protocols for Scanning

If you are locally managed, you can define which protocols should be scanned for viruses
and spam:
• Email retrieving (POP3). If enabled, all incoming email in the POP3 protocol will
be scanned.
• Email sending (SMTP). If enabled, all outgoing email will be scanned.

Protocols marked with will be scanned, while those marked with will not.

Note: If the Safe@Office appliance is remotely managed, contact your Service Center
administrator to change these settings.

To enable virus and spam scanning for a protocol

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Email Filtering tab.
The Email Filtering page appears.

2. In the Options area, click or next to the desired protocol.

Configuring Email Filtering Advanced Settings

Note: If the Safe@Office appliance is remotely managed, contact your Service Center
administrator to change these settings.

To configure Email Filtering advanced settings

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Email Filtering tab.
The Email Filtering page appears.

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2. Next to the Bypass scanning if Service Center is unavailable option, specify how
the gateway should handle Email Filtering when the service is enabled and the
Service Center is unavailable, by doing do one of the following:

• To temporarily block all email traffic, click .

This ensures constant protection from spam and viruses.
The button changes to .
• To temporarily allow all email traffic, click .
This ensures continuous access to email; however, it does not protect against
viruses and spam, so use this option cautiously.
The button changes to .
When the Service Center is available again, the gateway will enforce the configured
Email Filtering policy.

Temporarily Disabling Email Filtering

If you are having problems sending or receiving email you can temporarily disable the Email
Filtering services.

To temporarily disable Email Filtering

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Email Filtering tab.
The Email Filtering page appears.
2. Click Snooze.
• Email Antivirus and Email Antispam are temporarily disabled for all internal
network computers.

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• The Snooze button changes to Resume.

• The Email Filtering Off popup window opens.

3. To re-enable Email Antivirus and Email Antispam, click Resume, either in the
popup window, or on the Email Filtering page.
• The services are re-enabled for all internal network computers.
• If you clicked Resume in the Email Filtering page, the button changes to Snooze.
• If you clicked Resume in the Email Filtering Off popup window, the popup
window closes.

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Chapter 16

Using Web Content Filtering

This chapter explains how to use Web content filtering.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................561
Using Web Rules ......................................................................................563
Using Web Filtering .................................................................................571
Customizing the Access Denied Page ......................................................578

Overview
You can allow or block users from accessing Web content, by configuring Web rules and/or
the Web Filtering service. The following table describes the main differences between Web
rules and the Web Filtering service:

Table 126: Comparison of Web Content Filtering Methods

Web Rules Web Filtering

Filtering Action Web rules allow and block specific The Web Filtering service is category
URLs. based; that is, it filters Web sites based on
the category to which they belong.

Point of Enforcement HTTP requests are analyzed in HTTP requests are analyzed in the
the gateway, by comparing each gateway, by extracting each request's URL
request against a list of rules. and then sending the URL to the Service
Center, to determine to which categories
the URL belongs. The request is then
allowed or denied according to the
configured list of allowed categories.

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Web Rules Web Filtering

Subscription and Web rules are included with the The Web Filtering service is
Connection Safe@Office appliance and do subscription-based and requires a
Requirement not require a Service Center connection to the Service Center.
subscription or connection.

You can use either Web content filtering solution or both in conjunction. When a user
attempts to access a Web site, the Safe@Office appliance first evaluates the Web rules. If the
site is not blocked or allowed by the Web rules, the Web Filtering service is then consulted.
Regardless of which method is used, if a user attempts to access a blocked page, the Access
Denied page appears. For information on customizing this page, see Customizing the Access
Denied Page on page 578.
If desired, you can permit specific users to override Web content filtering, by granting them
Web Filtering Override permissions. Such users will be able to view Web pages without
restriction, after they have provided their username password via the Access Denied page.
For information on granting Web Filtering Override permissions, see Adding and Editing
Users on page 676.
In addition, you can choose to exclude specific network objects from Web content filtering
enforcement. Users connecting from these network objects will be able to view Web pages
without restriction, regardless of whether they have Web Filtering Override permissions. For
information on configuring network objects, see Using Network Objects on page 225.

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Using Web Rules

You can block or allow access to specific Web pages, by defining Web rules.

Note: Web rules affect outgoing traffic only and cannot be used to allow or limit access
from the Internet to internal Web servers.

The Safe@Office appliance processes Web rules in the order they appear in the Web Rules
table, so that rule 1 is applied before rule 2, and so on. This enables you to define exceptions
to rules, by placing the exceptions higher up in the Web Rules table.
For example, if you want to block all the pages of a particular Web site, except a specific
page, you can create a rule blocking access to all of the Web site's pages and move the rule
down in the Web Rules table. Then create a rule allowing access to the desired page and
move this rule to a higher location in the Web Rules table than the first rule. In the figure
below, the general rule is rule number 2, and the exception is rule number 1.

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The Safe@Office appliance will process rule 1 first, allowing access to the desired page, and
only then it will process rule 2, blocking access to the rest of the site.
The following rule types exist:

Table 127: Web Rule Types

Rule Description

Allow This rule type enables you to specify that a specific Web page should be allowed.

Block This rule type enables you to specify that a specific Web page should be blocked.

Adding and Editing Web Rules

To add or edit a Web rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Web Rules tab.

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The Web Rules page appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a new rule, click Add Rule.
• To edit an existing rule, click next to the desired rule.

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The Safe@Office Web Rule Wizard opens, with the Step 1: Rule Type dialog box
displayed.

3. Select the type of rule you want to create.

4. Click Next.
The Step 2: Rule Location dialog box appears.

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The example below shows a Block rule.

5. To configure advanced settings, click Show Advanced Settings.

New fields appear.

6. Complete the fields using the relevant information in the following table.
7. Click Next.

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The Step 3: Confirm Rule dialog box appears.

8. Click Finish.
The new rule appears in the Web Rules page.

Table 128: Web Rules Fields

In this field… Do this…

Block/Allow Type the URL or IP address to which the rule should apply.
access to the
Wildcards (*) are supported. For example, to block all URLs that start with
following URL
"http://www.casino-", set this field's value to: http://www.casino-*

Note: If you block a Web site based on its domain name

(http://<domain_name>), the Web site is not automatically blocked when
surfing to the Web server's IP address (http://<IP_address>). Likewise, if you
block a Web site based on its IP address, the Web site is not automatically
blocked when surfing to the domain name. To prevent access to both the
domain name and the IP address, you must block both.

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In this field… Do this…

Log allowed Select this option to log the specified blocked or allowed connections.
connections /
By default, allowed Web pages are not logged, and blocked Web pages are
Log blocked
logged.
connections

If the connection Select the source of the connections you want to allow/block. This list includes
source is network objects.

To specify an IP address, select Specified IP and type the desired IP address in

the field provided.

To specify an IP address range, select Specified Range and type the desired IP
address range in the fields provided.

If the current time Select this option to specify that the rule should be applied only during certain
is hours of the day.

You must then use the fields and drop-down lists provided, to specify the
desired time range.

Reordering Web Rules

To reorder Web rules

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Web Rules tab.
The Web Rules page appears.
2. For each rule you want to move, click on the rule and drag it to the desired
location in the table.

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Viewing and Deleting Web Rules

To view or delete an existing Web rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Web Rules tab.
The Web Rules page appears with a list of existing Web rules.
2. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
3. To delete a rule, do the following.

a. In the desired rule's row, click .

A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The rule is deleted.

Enabling/Disabling Web Rule Logging

You can enable or disable logging for a Web rule, by using the information in Adding and
Editing Web Rules on page 564, or by using the following shortcut.

To enable/disable logging for a Web rule

1. Click Security in the main menu, and click the Web Rules tab.
The Web Rules page appears.
2. Next to the desired rule, in the Log column, do one of the following:

• To enable logging, click .

The button changes to and logging is enabled for the rule.
• To disable logging, click .
The button changes to and logging is disabled for the rule.

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Using Web Filtering

When the Web Filtering service is enabled, access to Web content is restricted according to
the categories specified in the Allow Categories area of the Web Filtering page.

Note: The Web Filtering service is only available if you are connected to a Service
Center and subscribed to this service. For information on using subscription services,
see Using Subscription Services on page 587.

Enabling/Disabling Web Filtering

To enable/disable Web Filtering

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Web Filtering tab.

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The Web Filtering page appears.

2. Drag the On/Off lever upwards or downwards.

Web Filtering is enabled/disabled.

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Selecting Categories for Blocking

You can define which types of Web sites should be considered appropriate for your family
or office members, by selecting the categories. Categories marked with will remain
visible, while categories marked with will be blocked and will require the administrator
password for viewing.

Note: If the Safe@Office appliance is remotely managed, contact your Service Center
administrator to change these settings.

Note: The list of supported categories may vary, depending on the Service Center to
which the Safe@Office appliance is connected.

To allow/block a category
1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Web Filtering tab.
The Web Filtering page appears.
2. In the Allow Categories area, use the scroll bar to scroll through all of the
categories.

3. Click or next to the desired category.

Configuring Web Filtering Advanced Settings

Note: If the Safe@Office appliance is remotely managed, contact your Service Center
administrator to change these settings.

To configure Web Filtering advanced settings

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Web Filtering tab.
The Web Filtering page appears.

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2. Next to the Bypass scanning if Service Center is unavailable option, specify how
the gateway should handle Web Filtering when the service is enabled and the
Service Center is unavailable, by doing do one of the following:

• To temporarily block all connections to the Internet, click .

This ensures that users will not gain access to undesirable Web sites, even when the
Service Center is unavailable.
The button changes to .
• To temporarily allow all connections to the Internet, click .
This ensures continuous access to the Internet.
The button changes to .
When the Service Center is available again, the gateway will enforce the configured
Web Filtering policy.

Temporarily Disabling Web Filtering

If desired, you can temporarily disable the Web Filtering service.

To temporarily disable Web Filtering

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Web Filtering tab.
The Web Filtering page appears.
2. Click Snooze.
• Web Filtering is temporarily disabled for all internal network computers.

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• The Snooze button changes to Resume.

• The Web Filtering Off popup window opens.

3. To re-enable the service, click Resume, either in the popup window, or on the
Web Filtering page.

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• The service is re-enabled for all internal network computers.

• If you clicked Resume in the Web Filtering page, the button changes to Snooze.
• If you clicked Resume in the Web Filtering Off popup window, the popup
window closes.

Configuring Automatic Snooze

You can automatically disable the Web Filtering service during certain hours of the day, by
configuring Automatic Snooze.

To configure Automatic Snooze

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Web Filtering tab.
The Web Filtering page appears.
2. In the Advanced area, next to Automatic Snooze, click Set.
The Web Filtering Automatic Snooze Settings page appears.

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3. Do one of the following:

• To enable Automatic Snooze:
1) Select the Automatic Snooze check box.
2) In the fields provided, specify the hours between which the Web
Filtering service should be disabled.
• To disable Automatic Snooze, clear the Automatic Snooze check box.
4. Click Apply.
Automatic Snooze is enabled/disabled.
If you enabled Automatic Snooze, the Web Filtering page displays the hours during
which the Web Filtering service will be disabled.

Resetting Web Filtering Categories to Defaults

If desired, you can reset the Web Filtering categories to their default settings.

To restore Web Filtering defaults

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Web Filtering tab.
The Web Filtering page appears.
2. Click Defaults
A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.

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Customizing the Access Denied Page

The Access Denied page appears when a user attempts to access a page that is blocked either
by a Web rule or by the Web Filtering service. You can customize this page using the
following procedure.

To customize the Access Denied page

1. Do one of the following:
• Click Security in the main menu, and click the Web Rules tab.
The Web Rules page appears.
• Click Services in the main menu, and click the Web Filtering tab.
The Web Filtering page appears.
2. Click Settings.

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The Customize Access Denied Page page appears. In the following example, this page
was accessed via the Web Rules page.

3. In the text box, type the message that should appear when a user attempts to
access a blocked Web page.
You can use HTML tags as needed.
4. To display the Access Denied page using HTTPS, select the Use HTTPS check
box.
5. To preview the Access Denied page, click Preview.
A browser window opens displaying the Access Denied page.
6. Click Apply.
Your changes are saved.

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Chapter 17

Updating the Firmware

This chapter explains how to update the Safe@Office appliance's firmware.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................581
Using Software Updates ...........................................................................582
Updating the Firmware Manually.............................................................584

Overview
You can update your Safe@Office appliance with new product features and protection
against new security threats. To do so, you must update your appliance's firmware, by using
one of the following methods:
• Software Updates. This subscription service allows checking for new security and
software updates, either automatically or manually. Detected updates are
downloaded and installed without user intervention.
• Manual updates. If you are not subscribed to the Software Updates service, you
must update the firmware manually.

Note: To obtain firmware updates, whether via the Software Updates service, or for the
purpose of updating you appliance manually, you must purchase a support/software
subscription plan for your appliance.

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Using Software Updates

Checking for Software Updates when Remotely Managed

If your Safe@Office appliance is remotely managed, it automatically checks for software

updates and installs them without user intervention. However, you can still check for
updates manually, if needed.

To manually check for security and software updates

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Software Updates tab.
The Software Updates page appears.

2. Click Update Now.

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The system checks for new updates and installs them.

Checking for Software Updates when Locally Managed

If your Safe@Office appliance is locally managed, you can set it to automatically check for
software updates, or you can set it so that software updates must be checked for manually.

To configure software updates when locally managed

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Software Updates tab.
The Software Updates page appears.

2. To set the Safe@Office appliance to automatically check for and install new
software updates, drag the Automatic/Manual lever upwards.
The Safe@Office appliance checks for new updates and installs them according to its
schedule.

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Note: When the Software Updates service is set to Automatic, you can still manually
check for updates.

3. To set the Safe@Office appliance so that software updates must be checked for
manually, drag the Automatic/Manual lever downwards.
The Safe@Office appliance does not check for software updates automatically.
4. To manually check for software updates, click Update Now.
The system checks for new updates and installs them.

Updating the Firmware Manually

Updating the Safe@Office firmware manually

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Firmware tab.
The Firmware page appears.
2. Click Firmware Update.

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The Firmware Update page appears.

3. Click Browse.
A browse window appears.
4. Select the image file and click Open.
The Firmware Update page reappears. The path to the firmware update image file
appears in the Browse text box.
5. Click Upload.
Your Safe@Office appliance firmware is updated.
Updating may take a few minutes. Do not power off the appliance.
At the end of the process the Safe@Office appliance restarts automatically.

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Chapter 18

Using Subscription Services

This chapter explains how to connect your Safe@Office appliance to a Service Center and
start subscription services.

Note: Check with your reseller regarding availability of subscription services, or surf to
www.sofaware.com/servicecenters to locate a Service Center in your area.

This chapter includes the following topics:

Connecting to a Service Center ............................................................... 587
Viewing Services Information ................................................................. 593
Refreshing Your Service Center Connection ........................................... 594
Configuring Your Account ...................................................................... 595
Disconnecting from Your Service Center ................................................ 595

Connecting to a Service Center

To connect to a Service Center

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Account tab.

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The Account page appears.

2. In the Service Account area, click Connect.

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The Safe@Office Services Wizard opens, with the Service Center dialog box displayed.

3. Make sure the Connect to a Service Center check box is selected.

4. Do one of the following:
• To connect to the SofaWare Service Center, choose usercenter.sofaware.com.
• To specify a Service Center, choose Specified IP and then in the Specified IP
field, enter the desired Service Center’s IP address, as given to you by your
system administrator.
5. Click Next.
• The Connecting screen appears.

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• If the Service Center requires authentication, the Service Center Login dialog
box appears.

Enter your gateway ID and registration key in the appropriate fields, as given to
you by your service provider, then click Next.
• The Connecting screen appears.
• The Confirmation dialog box appears with a list of services to which you are
subscribed.

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6. Click Next.
The Done screen appears with a success message.

7. Click Finish.
The following things happen:
• If a new firmware is available, the Safe@Office appliance may start
downloading it. This may take several minutes. Once the download is
complete, the Safe@Office appliance restarts using the new firmware.
• The Welcome page appears.

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• The services to which you are subscribed are now available on your
Safe@Office appliance and listed as such on the Account page. See Viewing
Services Information on page 593 for further information.

• The Services submenu includes the services to which you are subscribed.

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Viewing Services Information

The Account page displays the following information about your subscription.

Table 129: Account Page Fields

This field… Displays…

Service Center The name of the Service Center to which you are connected (if known).
Name

Gateway ID Your gateway ID.

Subscription will The date on which your subscription to services will end.
end on

Service The services available in your service plan.

Subscription The status of your subscription to each service:

• Subscribed
• Not Subscribed

Status The status of each service:

• Connected. You are connected to the service through the Service
Center.
• Connecting. Connecting to the Service Center.
• N/A. The service is not available.

Information The mode to which each service is set.

If you are subscribed to Dynamic DNS, this field displays your gateway's
domain name.

For further information, see Web Filtering on page 571, Virus Scanning on
page 556, and Automatic and Manual Updates on page 582.

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Refreshing Your Service Center Connection

This option restarts your Safe@Office appliance’s connection to the Service Center and
refreshes your Safe@Office appliance’s service settings.

To refresh your Service Center connection

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Account tab.
The Account page appears.
2. In the Service Account area, click Refresh.
The Safe@Office appliance reconnects to the Service Center.
Your service settings are refreshed.

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Configuring Your Account

This option allows you to access your Service Center's Web site, which may offer additional
configuration options for your account. Contact your Service Center for a user ID and
password.

To configure your account

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Account tab.
The Account page appears.
2. In the Service Account area, click Configure.

Note: If no additional settings are available from your Service Center, this button will
not appear.

Your Service Center's Web site opens.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Disconnecting from Your Service Center

If desired, you can disconnect from your Service Center.

To disconnect from your Service Center

1. Click Services in the main menu, and click the Account tab.
The Account page appears.
2. In the Service Account area, click Connect.
The Safe@Office Services Wizard opens, with the first Subscription Services dialog box
displayed.
3. Clear the Connect to a Service Center check box.
4. Click Next.

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The Done screen appears with a success message.

5. Click Finish.
The following things happen:
• You are disconnected from the Service Center.
• The services to which you were subscribed are no longer available on your
Safe@Office appliance.

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Chapter 19

Working With VPNs

This chapter describes how to use your Safe@Office appliance as a Remote Access VPN
Client, server, or gateway.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................597
Setting Up Your Safe@Office Appliance as a VPN Server .....................603
Adding and Editing VPN Sites ...............................................................617
Viewing and Deleting VPN Sites .............................................................649
Enabling/Disabling a VPN Site ................................................................649
Logging in to a Remote Access VPN Site ................................................650
Logging Out of a Remote Access VPN Site .............................................653
Using Certificates .....................................................................................653
Viewing VPN Tunnels .............................................................................665
Viewing IKE Traces for VPN Connections ..............................................668
Viewing VPN Topology ...........................................................................669

Overview
You can configure your Safe@Office appliance as part of a virtual private network (VPN).
A VPN is a private data network consisting of a group of gateways that can securely connect
to each other. Each member of the VPN is called a VPN site, and a connection between two
VPN sites is called a VPN tunnel. VPN tunnels encrypt and authenticate all traffic passing
through them. Through these tunnels, employees can safely use their company’s network
resources when working at home. For example, they can securely read email, use the
company’s intranet, or access the company’s database from home.
The Safe@Office appliance supports the following types of VPN sites:
• SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server. Makes a network remotely available to
authorized users who connect to the Remote Access VPN Server using the Check
Point SecuRemote VPN Client (provided for free with your Safe@Office) or
another Safe@Office.

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• SecuRemote Internal VPN Server. SecuRemote can also be used from your internal
networks, allowing you to secure your wired or wireless network with strong
encryption and authentication.
• Endpoint Connect VPN Server. Makes a network available to authorized users who
connect from the Internet or from your internal networks using the Check Point
Endpoint Connect VPN Client. Endpoint Connect provides mobile users with
seamless connectivity to corporate resources, by encrypting and authenticating
data transmitted during secure remote access sessions.
• L2TP VPN Server. Makes a network available to authorized users who connect
from the Internet or from your internal networks using an L2TP client such as the
Microsoft L2TP IPSec VPN Client.
• Site-to-Site VPN Gateway. Can connect with another Site-to-Site VPN Gateway in
a permanent, bi-directional relationship.
• Remote Access VPN Client. Can connect to a Remote Access VPN Server, but
other VPN sites cannot initiate a connection to the Remote Access VPN Client.
Defining a Remote Access VPN Client is a hardware alternative to using remote
access software.
All Safe@Office models provide full VPN functionality. They can act as a Remote Access
VPN Client, a Remote Access VPN Server for multiple users, or a Site-to-Site VPN
Gateway.
A virtual private network (VPN) must include at least one Remote Access VPN Server or
gateway. The type of VPN sites you include in a VPN depends on the type of VPN you want
to create, Site-to-Site or Remote Access.

Note: A locally managed Remote Access VPN Server or gateway must have a static IP
address. If you need a Remote Access VPN Server or gateway with a dynamic IP
address, you must use SofaWare Security Management Portal (SMP) management.

A SecuRemote/SecureClient/L2TP/Endpoint Connect or Safe@Office Remote

Access VPN Client can have a dynamic IP address, regardless of whether it is locally
or remotely managed.

Note: This chapter explains how to define a VPN locally. However, if your appliance is
centrally managed by a Service Center, then the Service Center can automatically
deploy VPN configuration for your appliance.

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Site-to-Site VPNs
A Site-to-Site VPN consists of two or more Site-to-Site VPN Gateways that can
communicate with each other in a bi-directional relationship. The connected networks
function as a single network. You can use this type of VPN to mesh office branches into one
corporate network.

Figure 37: Site-to-Site VPN

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To create a Site-to-Site VPN with two VPN sites

1. On the first VPN site’s Safe@Office appliance, do the following:
a. Define the second VPN site as a Site-to-Site VPN Gateway, using the
procedure Adding and Editing VPN Sites on page 617.
b. Enable a Remote Access VPN Server using the procedure Setting Up Your
Safe@Office Appliance as a VPN Server on page 603.
2. On the second VPN site’s Safe@Office appliance, do the following:
a. Define the first VPN site as a Site-to-Site VPN Gateway, using the
procedure Adding and Editing VPN Sites on page 617.
b. Enable a Remote Access VPN Server using the procedure Setting Up Your
Safe@Office Appliance as a VPN Server on page 603.

Note: You can manually configure each VPN site's internal encryption domain via the
CLI. For information, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

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Remote Access VPNs

A Remote Access VPN consists of one Remote Access VPN Server or Site-to-Site VPN
Gateway, and one or more Remote Access VPN Clients. You can use this type of VPN to
make an office network remotely available to authorized users, such as employees working
from home, who connect to the office Remote Access VPN Server with their Remote Access
VPN Clients.

Figure 38: Remote Access VPN

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To create a Remote Access VPN with two VPN sites

1. On the remote user VPN site's Safe@Office appliance, add the office Remote
Access VPN Server as a Remote Access VPN site.
See Adding and Editing VPN Sites on page 617.
The remote user's Safe@Office appliance will act as a Remote Access VPN Client.
2. On the office VPN site's Safe@Office appliance, enable a Remote Access VPN
Server.
See Setting Up Your Safe@Office Appliance as a VPN Server on page 603.

Internal VPN Server

You can use your Safe@Office appliance as an internal VPN Server, for enhanced wired and
wireless security. When an internal VPN Server is enabled, internal network PCs and PDAs
with the appropriate software installed can establish a Remote Access VPN session to the
gateway. This means that connections from internal network users to the gateway can be
encrypted and authenticated.
The benefits of using an internal VPN Server are two-fold:
• Accessibility
Using SecureClient, Endpoint Connect, or L2TP, you can enjoy a secure connection
from anywhere—in your wireless network or on the road—without changing any
settings. The standard is completely transparent and allows you to access company
resources the same way, whether you are sitting at your desk or anywhere else.

Note: Only SecureClient and Endpoint Connect can connect to the SecuRemote
Internal VPN server, not SecuRemote.

• Security
Many of today's attacks are increasingly introduced from inside the network. Internal
security threats cause outages, downtime, and lost revenue. Wired networks that deal
with highly sensitive information—especially networks in public places, such as
classrooms—are vulnerable to users trying to hack the internal network.
Using an internal VPN Server, along with a strict security policy for non-VPN users,
can enhance security both for wired networks and for wireless networks, which are
particularly vulnerable to security breaches.

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For information on setting up your Safe@Office appliance as an internal VPN Server, see
Configuring the Internal VPN Server on page 606.

Setting Up Your Safe@Office Appliance as a VPN

Server

You can make your network available to authorized users connecting from the Internet or
from your internal networks, by setting up your Safe@Office appliance as a VPN Server.
When the SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server or SecuRemote Internal VPN Server is
enabled, users can connect to the server via Check Point SecuRemote/SecureClient or via a
Safe@Office appliance in Remote Access VPN mode.
The Endpoint Connect VPN Server can be enabled in addition to one or more of the
SecuRemote VPN Servers, to allow users to connect from relevant locations using an
Endpoint Connect VPN Client. For example, if both the SecuRemote Remote Access VPN
Server and the Endpoint Connect VPN Server are enabled, but the SecuRemote Internal
VPN Server is not enabled, then users will be able to use the Endpoint Connect VPN Client
to connect from the Internet but not from your internal networks. Endpoint Connect users are
automatically assigned to the OfficeMode network, enabling you to configure special
security rules for them.
When the L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) VPN Server is enabled, users can connect to
the server using an L2TP client such as the Microsoft Windows L2TP IPSEC VPN Client.
L2TP users are automatically assigned to the OfficeMode network, enabling you to
configure special security rules for them.
SecuRemote/SecureClient supports split tunneling, which means that VPN Clients can
connect directly to the Internet, while traffic to and from VPN sites passes through the VPN
Server. In contrast, the L2TP VPN Client does not support split tunneling, meaning that all
Internet traffic to and from a VPN Client passes through the VPN Server and is routed to the
Internet.
Enabling the Safe@Office VPN Server for users connecting from your internal networks
adds a layer of security to such connections. For example, while you could create a firewall
rule allowing a specific user on the DMZ to access the LAN, enabling VPN access for the
user means that such connections can be encrypted and authenticated. For more information,
see Internal VPN Server on page 602.

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Note: The use of all Remote VPN Clients is subject to Check Point’s purchasing terms
and conditions.

To set up your Safe@Office appliance as a VPN Server

1. Configure the VPN Server in one or more of the following ways:
• To accept SecuRemote/SecureClient or Safe@Office remote access
connections from the Internet.
See Configuring the SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server on page 605.
• To accept SecuRemote/SecureClient connections from your internal networks.
See Configuring the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server on page 606.
• To accept Endpoint Connect remote access connections from the Internet
and/or from your internal networks.
See Configuring the Endpoint Connect VPN Server on page 607.
• To accept L2TP remote access connections from the Internet, as well L2TP
connections from your internal networks.
See Configuring the L2TP VPN Server on page 608.
2. If you configured the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server, install
SecuRemote/SecureClient on the desired internal network computers.
See Installing SecuRemote on page 609.
3. If you configured both the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server and the Endpoint
Connect VPN Server, install Endpoint Connect on the desired internal network
computers.
See Installing Endpoint Connect on page 609.
4. If you configured the L2TP VPN Server, do the following:
a. Configure the OfficeMode network.
See Configuring the OfficeMode Network on page 212.
All users connecting via L2TP will be assigned to the OfficeMode network.
b. Configure L2TP VPN Clients on the desired internal network computers.
See Configuring L2TP VPN Clients on page 610.
5. Set up remote VPN access for users.

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See Setting Up Remote VPN Access for Users on page 683.

Note: Disabling the VPN Server for a specific type of connection will cause all existing
VPN tunnels of that type to disconnect.

Configuring the SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server

To configure the SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Server tab.
The VPN Server page appears.

2. Select the Allow remote users to connect from the Internet check box.
New check boxes appear.
3. To allow authenticated users connecting from the Internet to bypass NAT when
connecting to your internal network, select the Bypass NAT check box.

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4. To allow authenticated users connecting from the Internet to bypass the default
firewall policy and access your internal network without restriction, select the
Bypass default firewall policy check box.
User-defined rules will still apply to the authenticated users.
5. Click Apply.
The SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server is enabled for the specified connection
types.

Configuring the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server

To configure the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Server tab.
The VPN Server page appears.
2. Select the Allow remote users to connect from my internal networks check box.
New check boxes appear.
3. To allow authenticated users connecting from internal networks to bypass the
default firewall policy and access your internal network without restriction,
select the Bypass default firewall policy check box.
User-defined rules will still apply to the authenticated users.

Note: Bypass NAT is always enabled for the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server, and
cannot be disabled.

4. Click Apply.
The SecuRemote Internal VPN Server is enabled for the specified connection types.

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Configuring the Endpoint Connect VPN Server

To configure the Endpoint Connect VPN Server

1. Do one or more of the following:
• To accept Endpoint Connect remote access connections from the Internet,
configure the SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server.
See Configuring the SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server on page 605.
• To accept Endpoint Connect connections from your internal networks,
configure the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server.
See Configuring the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server on page 606.
2. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Server tab.
The VPN Server page appears.
3. Select the Allow Endpoint Connect users to connect check box.
The Listening Port field appears.
4. (Optional) In the Listening Port field, type the TCP port on which the appliance
should accept incoming Endpoint Connect connection requests.
The default listening port is 443.
5. Click Apply.
The Endpoint Connect Remote Access VPN Server is enabled.

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Configuring the L2TP VPN Server

To configure the L2TP VPN Server

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Server tab.
The VPN Server page appears.
2. Select the Allow L2TP clients to connect check box.
New check boxes appear.
3. In the Preshared Secret field, type the preshared secret to use for secure
communications between the L2TP clients and the VPN Server.
The secret can contain spaces and special characters. It is used to secure L2TP
connections for all users.
In addition to entering this secret, each L2TP user will have to authenticate with a
username and password.
For information on defining users with VPN access permissions, see Setting Up Remote
VPN Access for Users on page 683.
4. To allow authenticated users to bypass the default firewall policy and access
your internal network without restriction, select the Bypass default firewall
policy check box.
User-defined rules will still apply to the authenticated users.
5. Click Apply.
The L2TP VPN Server is enabled for the specified connection types.

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Installing SecuRemote

If you configured the SecuRemote Internal VPN Server, you must install the
SecuRemote/SecureClient VPN Client on all internal network computers that should be
allowed to remotely access your network via SecuRemote connections.

To install SecureClient/SecuRemote
1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Server tab.
The VPN Server page appears.
2. Click the Download link.
The VPN clients for UTM-1 Edge and Safe@Office page opens in a new window.
3. Follow the online instructions to complete installation.
SecureClient/SecuRemote is installed.
For information on using SecureClient/SecuRemote, see the User Help. To access
SecureClient/SecuRemote User Help, right-click on the VPN Client icon in the taskbar,
select Settings, and then click Help.

Installing Endpoint Connect

If you configured the Endpoint Connect Internal VPN Server, you must install the Endpoint
Connect VPN Client on all computers that should be allowed to remotely access your
network.

To install Endpoint Connect

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Server tab.
The VPN Server page appears.
2. Click the Download link.
The VPN clients for UTM-1 Edge and Safe@Office page opens in a new window.

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3. Follow the online instructions to complete installation.

Endpoint Connect is installed.

Configuring L2TP VPN Clients

If you configured the L2TP VPN Server, you must configure the L2TP VPN Client on all
computers that should be allowed to remotely access your network via L2TP connections.
This procedure is relevant for computers with a Windows XP operating system.

Note: The Safe@Office appliance supports the following authentication methods:

• PAP. For both local users and RADIUS users
• EAP-MD5, CHAP. For local users, but not for RADIUS users

To configure L2TP VPN Clients on Microsoft Windows

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.
2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
The Network and Dial-up Connections window appears.
3. Click File > New Connection.

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The New Connection Wizard opens displaying the Welcome to the New Connection
Wizard screen.

4. Click Next.
The Network Connection Type dialog box appears.

5. Choose Connect to the network at my workplace.

6. Click Next.

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7. The Network Connection dialog box appears.

8. Choose Virtual Private Network connection.

9. Click Next.
The Connection Name dialog box appears.

10. In the Company Name field, type your company's name.

11. Click Next.

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The Public Network dialog box appears.

12. Choose Do not dial the initial connection.

13. Click Next.
The VPN Server Selection dialog box appears.

14. In the field, type the Safe@Office appliance's IP address.

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The Completing the New Connection Wizard screen appears.

15. Click Finish.

16. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the L2TP
connection, and click Properties in the popup menu.
The connection's Properties dialog box opens.
17. In the Security tab, choose Advanced (custom settings).

18. Click Settings.

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The Advanced Security Settings dialog box opens.

19. In the Data encryption drop-down list, select Optional encryption.

20. Choose Allow these protocols.
21. Select the Unencrypted password (PAP) check box, and clear all other check
boxes.
22. Click OK.
23. In Properties dialog box's Security tab, click IPSec Settings.
The IPSec Settings dialog box opens.

24. Select the Use pre-shared key for authentication check box.
25. In the Key field, type the preshared secret you configured on the L2TP VPN
Server.
26. Click OK.
27. In Properties dialog box, click the Networking tab.

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28. In the Type of VPN drop-down list, select L2TP IPSec VPN.

29. Click OK.

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Adding and Editing VPN Sites

To add or edit VPN sites

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Sites tab.
The VPN Sites page appears with a list of VPN sites.

2. Do one of the following:

• To add a VPN site, click New Site.
• To edit a VPN site, click Edit in the desired VPN site’s row.

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The Safe@Office VPN Site Wizard opens, with the Welcome to the VPN Site Wizard dialog
box displayed.

3. Do one of the following:

• Select Remote Access VPN to establish remote access from your Remote
Access VPN Client to a Remote Access VPN Server.
• Select Site-to-Site VPN to create a permanent bi-directional connection to
another Site-to-Site VPN Gateway.
4. Click Next.

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Configuring a Remote Access VPN Site

If you selected Remote Access VPN, the VPN Gateway Address dialog box appears.

1. Enter the IP address of the Remote Access VPN Server to which you want to
connect, as given to you by the network administrator.
2. To allow the VPN site to bypass the default firewall policy and access your
internal network without restriction, select the Bypass default firewall policy
check box.
User-defined rules will still apply to the VPN site.
3. Click Next.

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The VPN Network Configuration dialog box appears.

4. Specify how you want to obtain the VPN network configuration. Refer to VPN
Network Configuration Fields on page 629.
5. Click Next.
The following things happen in the order below:

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• If you chose Specify Configuration, a second VPN Network Configuration dialog

box appears.

Complete the fields using the information in VPN Network Configuration Fields
on page 629 and click Next.
• If you chose Specify Configuration or Route All Traffic, the Backup Gateway
dialog box appears.

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In the Backup Gateway IP field, type the name of the VPN site to use if the primary
VPN site fails, and then click Next.
• The Authentication Method dialog box appears.

6. Complete the fields using the information in Authentication Methods Fields on

page 631.
7. Click Next.

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Username and Password Authentication Method

If you selected Username and Password, the VPN Login dialog box appears.

1. Complete the fields using the information in VPN Login Fields on page 631.
2. Click Next.
• If you selected Automatic Login, the Connect dialog box appears.

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Do the following:
1) To try to connect to the Remote Access VPN Server, select the Try to
Connect to the VPN Gateway check box.
This allows you to test the VPN connection.

Warning: If you try to connect to the VPN site before completing the wizard, all existing
tunnels to this site will be terminated.

2) Click Next.
If you selected Try to Connect to the VPN Gateway, the Connecting… screen
appears, and then the Contacting VPN Site screen appears.
• The Site Name dialog box appears.

3. Enter a name for the VPN site.

You may choose any name.
4. Click Next.

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The VPN Site Created screen appears.

5. Click Finish.
The VPN Sites page reappears. If you added a VPN site, the new site appears in the VPN
Sites list. If you edited a VPN site, the modifications are reflected in the VPN Sites list.

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Certificate Authentication Method

If you selected Certificate, the Connect dialog box appears.

1. To try to connect to the Remote Access VPN Server, select the Try to Connect to
the VPN Gateway check box.
This allows you to test the VPN connection.

Warning: If you try to connect to the VPN site before completing the wizard, all existing
tunnels to this site will be terminated.

2. Click Next.
If you selected Try to Connect to the VPN Gateway, the Connecting… screen appears, and
then the Contacting VPN Site screen appears.

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The Site Name dialog box appears.

3. Enter a name for the VPN site.

You may choose any name.
4. Click Next.
The VPN Site Created screen appears.

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5. Click Finish.
The VPN Sites page reappears. If you added a VPN site, the new site appears in the VPN
Sites list. If you edited a VPN site, the modifications are reflected in the VPN Sites list.

RSA SecurID Authentication Method

If you selected RSA SecurID, the Site Name dialog box appears.

1. Enter a name for the VPN site.

You may choose any name.
2. Click Next.

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The VPN Site Created screen appears.

3. Click Finish.
The VPN Sites page reappears. If you added a VPN site, the new site appears in the VPN
Sites list. If you edited a VPN site, the modifications are reflected in the VPN Sites list.

Table 130: VPN Network Configuration Fields

In this field… Do this…

Download Click this option to obtain the network configuration by downloading it from
Configuration the VPN site.

This option will automatically configure your VPN settings, by downloading

the network topology definition from the Remote Access VPN Server.

Note: Downloading the network configuration is only possible if you are

connecting to a Check Point VPN-1 or Safe@Office Site-to-Site VPN
Gateway.

Specify Click this option to provide the network configuration manually.

Configuration

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In this field… Do this…

Route All Traffic Click this option to route all network traffic through the VPN site.

For example, if your VPN consists of a central office and a number of remote
offices, and the remote offices are only allowed to access Internet resources
through the central office, you can choose to route all traffic from the remote
offices through the central office.

Note: You can only configure one VPN site to route all traffic.

Route Based VPN Click this option to create a virtual tunnel interface (VTI) for this site, so that
it can participate in a route-based VPN.

Route-based VPNs allow routing connections over VPN tunnels, so that

remote VPN sites can participate in dynamic or static routing schemes. This
improves network and VPN management efficiency for large networks.

For constantly changing networks, it is recommended to use a route-based

VPN combined with OSPF dynamic routing. This enables you to make
frequent changes to the network topology, such as adding an internal
network, without having to reconfigure static routes.

OSPF is enabled using CLI. For information on using CLI, see Controlling
the Appliance via the Command Line on page 707. For information on the
relevant commands for OSPF, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference
Guide.

This option is only available when configuring a Site-to-Site VPN gateway.

Destination network Type up to three destination network addresses at the VPN site to which you
want to connect.

Subnet mask Select the subnet masks for the destination network addresses.

Note: Obtain the destination networks and subnet masks from the VPN site’s
system administrator.

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Table 131: Authentication Methods Fields

In this field… Do this…

Username and Select this option to use a user name and password for VPN authentication.
Password
In the next step, you can specify whether you want to log in to the VPN site
automatically or manually.

Certificate Select this option to use a certificate for VPN authentication.

If you select this option, a certificate must have been installed. (Refer to
Installing a Certificate on page 654 for more information about certificates
and instructions on how to install a certificate.)

RSA SecurID Select this option to use an RSA SecurID token for VPN authentication.
Token
When authenticating to the VPN site, you must enter a four-digit PIN code
and the SecurID passcode shown in your SecurID token's display. The RSA
SecurID token generates a new passcode every minute.

SecurID is only supported in Remote Access manual login mode.

Table 132: VPN Login Fields

In this field… Do this…

Manual Login Click this option to configure the site for Manual Login.

Manual Login connects only your computer to the VPN site, and only when
the appropriate user name and password have been entered. For further
information on Automatic and Manual Login, see, Logging in to a VPN Site
on page 650.

Automatic Login Click this option to enable the Safe@Office appliance to log in to the VPN
site automatically.

You must then fill in the Username and Password fields.

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In this field… Do this…

Automatic Login provides all the computers on your internal network with
constant access to the VPN site. For further information on Automatic and
Manual Login, see Logging in to a VPN Site on page 650.

Username Type the user name to be used for logging in to the VPN site.

Password Type the password to be used for logging in to the VPN site.

Configuring a Site-to-Site VPN Gateway

If you selected Site-to-Site VPN, the VPN Gateway Address dialog box appears.

1. Complete the fields using the information in VPN Gateway Address Fields on
page 645.
2. Click Next.

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The VPN Network Configuration dialog box appears.

3. Specify how you want to obtain the VPN network configuration. Refer to VPN
Network Configuration Fields on page 629.
4. Click Next.
• If you chose Specify Configuration, a second VPN Network Configuration dialog
box appears.

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Complete the fields using the information in VPN Network Configuration Fields
on page 629, and then click Next.
• If you chose Specify Configuration or Route All Traffic, the Backup Gateway
dialog box appears.

In the Backup Gateway IP field, type the name of the VPN site to use if the primary
VPN site fails, and then click Next.
• If you chose Route Based VPN, the Route Based VPN dialog box appears.

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Complete the fields using the information in Route Based VPN Fields on page 645,
and then click Next.
• The Authentication Method dialog box appears.

5. Complete the fields using the information in Authentication Methods Fields on

page 646.
6. Click Next.

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Shared Secret Authentication Method

If you selected Shared Secret, the Authentication dialog box appears.

If you chose Download Configuration, the dialog box contains additional fields.

1. Complete the fields using the information in VPN Authentication Fields on

page 646 and click Next.

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The Security Methods dialog box appears.

2. To configure advanced security settings, click Show Advanced Settings.

New fields appear.

3. Complete the fields using the information in Security Methods Fields on page
647 and click Next.

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The Connect dialog box appears.

4. To try to connect to the Remote Access VPN Server, select the Try to Connect to
the VPN Gateway check box.
This allows you to test the VPN connection.

Warning: If you try to connect to the VPN site before completing the wizard, all existing
tunnels to this site will be terminated.

5. Click Next.
• If you selected Try to Connect to the VPN Gateway, the Connecting… screen
appears, and then the Contacting VPN Site screen appears.

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• The Site Name dialog box appears.

6. Type a name for the VPN site.

You may choose any name.
7. To keep the tunnel to the VPN site alive even if there is no network traffic
between the Safe@Office appliance and the VPN site, select Keep this site alive.
8. Click Next.

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• If you selected Keep this site alive, and previously you chose Download
Configuration, the "Keep Alive" Configuration dialog box appears.

Do the following:
1) Type up to three IP addresses which the Safe@Office appliance
should ping in order to keep the tunnel to the VPN site alive.
2) Click Next.
• The VPN Site Created screen appears.
9. Click Finish.
The VPN Sites page reappears. If you added a VPN site, the new site appears in the VPN
Sites list. If you edited a VPN site, the modifications are reflected in the VPN Sites list.

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Certificate Authentication Method

If you selected Certificate, the following things happen:
• If you chose Download Configuration, the Authentication dialog box appears.

Complete the fields using the information in VPN Authentication Fields on page
646 and click Next.
• The Security Methods dialog box appears.

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1. To configure advanced security settings, click Show Advanced Settings.

New fields appear.

2. Complete the fields using the information in Security Methods Fields on page
647 and click Next.
The Connect dialog box appears.

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3. To try to connect to the Remote Access VPN Server, select the Try to Connect to
the VPN Gateway check box.
This allows you to test the VPN connection.

Warning: If you try to connect to the VPN site before completing the wizard, all existing
tunnels to this site will be terminated.

4. Click Next.
• If you selected Try to Connect to the VPN Gateway, the following things happen:
The Connecting… screen appears.
• The Contacting VPN Site screen appears.
• The Site Name dialog box appears.

5. Enter a name for the VPN site.

You may choose any name.
6. To keep the tunnel to the VPN site alive even if there is no network traffic
between the Safe@Office appliance and the VPN site, select Keep this site alive.
7. Click Next.

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• If you selected Keep this site alive, and previously you chose Download
Configuration, the "Keep Alive" Configuration dialog box appears.

Do the following:
1) Type up to three IP addresses which the Safe@Office appliance
should ping in order to keep the tunnel to the VPN site alive.
2) Click Next.
• The VPN Site Created screen appears.
8. Click Finish.
The VPN Sites page reappears. If you added a VPN site, the new site appears in the VPN
Sites list. If you edited a VPN site, the modifications are reflected in the VPN Sites list.

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Table 133: VPN Gateway Address Fields

In this field… Do this…

Gateway Address Type the IP address of the Site-to-Site VPN Gateway to which you want to
connect, as given to you by the network administrator.

Bypass NAT Select this option to allow the VPN site to bypass NAT when connecting to
your internal network.

This option is selected by default.

Bypass default Select this option to allow the VPN site to bypass the default firewall policy
firewall policy and access your internal network without restriction.

User-defined rules will still apply to the VPN site.

Table 134: Route Based VPN Fields

In this field… Do this…

Tunnel Local IP Type a local IP address for this end of the VPN tunnel.

Tunnel Remote IP Type the IP address of the remote end of the VPN tunnel.

OSPF Cost Type the cost of this link for dynamic routing purposes.

The default value is 10.

If OSPF is not enabled, this setting is not used. OSPF is enabled using the
Safe@Office command line interface (CLI). For information on using CLI,
see Controlling the Appliance via the Command Line on page 707. For
information on the relevant commands for OSPF, refer to the Embedded
NGX CLI Reference Guide.

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Table 135: Authentication Methods Fields

In this field… Do this…

Shared Secret Select this option to use a shared secret for VPN authentication.

A shared secret is a string used to identify VPN sites to each other.

Certificate Select this option to use a certificate for VPN authentication.

If you select this option, a certificate must have been installed. (Refer to
Installing a Certificate on page 654 for more information about certificates
and instructions on how to install a certificate.)

Table 136: VPN Authentication Fields

In this field… Do this…

Topology User Type the topology user’s user name.

Topology Password Type the topology user’s password.

Use Shared Secret Type the shared secret to use for secure communications with the VPN site.

This shared secret is a string used to identify the VPN sites to each other.
The secret can contain spaces and special characters.

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Table 137: Security Methods Fields

In this field… Do this…

Phase 1

Security Methods Select the encryption and integrity algorithm to use for IKE negotiations:
• Automatic. The Safe@Office appliance automatically selects the
best security methods supported by the site. This is the default.
• A specific algorithm

Diffie-Hellman Select the Diffie-Hellman group to use:

group • Automatic. The Safe@Office appliance automatically selects a
group. This is the default.
• A specific group

A group with more bits ensures a stronger key but lowers performance.

Renegotiate every Type the interval in minutes between IKE Phase-1 key negotiations. This is
the IKE Phase-1 SA lifetime.

A shorter interval ensures higher security, but impacts heavily on

performance. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the SA lifetime around
its default value.

The default value is 1440 minutes (one day).

Phase 2

Security Methods Select the encryption and integrity algorithm to use for VPN traffic:
• Automatic. The Safe@Office appliance automatically selects the
best security methods supported by the site. This is the default.
• A specific algorithm

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In this field… Do this…

Perfect Forward Specify whether to enable Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS), by selecting one
Secrecy of the following:
• Enabled. PFS is enabled. The Diffie-Hellman group field is enabled.
• Disabled. PFS is disabled. This is the default.

Enabling PFS will generate a new Diffie-Hellman key during IKE Phase 2
and renew the key for each key exchange.

PFS increases security but lowers performance. It is recommended to

enable PFS only in situations where extreme security is required.

Diffie-Hellman Select the Diffie-Hellman group to use:

group • Automatic. The Safe@Office appliance automatically selects a
group. This is the default.
• A specific group

A group with more bits ensures a stronger key but lowers performance.

Renegotiate every Type the interval in seconds between IPSec SA key negotiations. This is the
IKE Phase-2 SA lifetime.

A shorter interval ensures higher security.

The default value is 3600 seconds (one hour).

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Viewing and Deleting VPN Sites

To view or delete a VPN site

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Sites tab.
The VPN Sites page appears, with a list of all VPN sites.
2. To delete a VPN site, do the following.

a. In the desired VPN site's row, click the Erase icon.

A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The VPN site is deleted.

Enabling/Disabling a VPN Site

You can only connect to VPN sites that are enabled.

To enable/disable a VPN site

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Sites tab.
The VPN Sites page appears, with a list of VPN sites.
2. To enable a VPN site, do the following:

a. Click the icon in the desired VPN site’s row.

A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The icon changes to , and the VPN site is enabled.
3. To disable a VPN site, do the following:

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Note: Disabling a VPN site eliminates the tunnel and erases the network topology.

a. Click the icon in the desired VPN site’s row.

A confirmation message appears.
b. Click OK.
The icon changes to , and the VPN site is disabled.

Logging in to a Remote Access VPN Site

You need to manually log in to Remote Access VPN Servers configured for Manual Login.
You do not need to manually log in to a Remote Access VPN Server configured for
Automatic Login or a Site-to-Site VPN Gateway: all the computers on your network have
constant access to it.
Manual Login can be done through either the Safe@Office Portal or the my.vpn page. When
you log in and traffic is sent to the VPN site, a VPN tunnel is established. Only the computer
from which you logged in can use the tunnel. To share the tunnel with other computers in
your home network, you must log in to the VPN site from those computers, using the same
user name and password.

Note: You must use a single user name and password for each VPN destination
gateway.

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Logging in through the Safe@Office Portal

Note: You can only log in to sites that are configured for Manual Login.

To manually log in to a VPN site through the Safe@Office Portal

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the VPN Sites tab.
The VPN Sites page appears.
2. Next to the desired VPN site, click Login.
The VPN Status dialog box appears.

3. Type your user name and password in the appropriate fields.

4. Click Login.
• If the Safe@Office appliance is configured to automatically download the
network configuration, the Safe@Office appliance downloads the network
configuration.
• If when adding the VPN site you specified a network configuration, the
Safe@Office appliance attempts to create a tunnel to the VPN site.
Once the Safe@Office appliance has finished connecting, the dialog box displays
“Connected”.
• The VPN Status dialog box remains open until you manually log out of the VPN
site.

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Logging in through the my.vpn page

To manually log in to a VPN site through the my.vpn page

1. Direct your Web browser to http://my.vpn
The VPN Login screen appears.

2. In the Site Name list, select the site to which you want to log in.
3. Enter your user name and password in the appropriate fields.
4. Click Login.
• If the Safe@Office appliance is configured to automatically download the
network configuration, the Safe@Office appliance downloads the network
configuration.
• If when adding the VPN site you specified a network configuration, the
Safe@Office appliance attempts to create a tunnel to the VPN site.
• The VPN Login Status box appears. The Status field tracks the connection’s
progress.

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• Once the Safe@Office appliance has finished connecting, the Status field
changes to “Connected”.
• The VPN Login Status box remains open until you manually log out of the VPN
site.

Logging Out of a Remote Access VPN Site

You can manually log out of a VPN site, if it is a Remote Access VPN site configured for
Manual Login.

To log out of a VPN site

• In the VPN Login Status box, click Logout.
All open tunnels from the Safe@Office appliance to the VPN site are closed, and the
VPN Login Status box closes.

Note: Closing the browser or dismissing the VPN Login Status box will also terminate the
VPN session within a short time.

Using Certificates

A digital certificate is a secure means of authenticating the Safe@Office appliance to other

Site-to-Site VPN Gateways. The certificate is issued by the Certificate Authority (CA) to
entities such as gateways, users, or computers. The entity then uses the certificate to identify
itself and provide verifiable information.
For instance, the certificate includes the Distinguished Name (DN) (identifying information)
of the entity, as well as the public key (information about itself). After two entities exchange
and validate each other's certificates, they can begin encrypting information between
themselves using the public keys in the certificates.
The certificate also includes a fingerprint, a unique text used to identify the certificate. You
can email your certificate's fingerprint to the remote user. Upon connecting to the

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Safe@Office VPN Server for the first time, the entity should check that the VPN peer's
fingerprint displayed in the SecuRemote/SecureClient VPN Client is identical to the
fingerprint received.
The Safe@Office appliance supports certificates encoded in the PKCS#12 (Personal
Information Exchange Syntax Standard) format.

Installing a Certificate

The Safe@Office appliance enables you to install PKCS#12 certificates in the following
ways:
• By generating a self-signed certificate.
See Generating a Self-Signed Certificate on page 655.
• By importing a certificate.
The PKCS#12 file you import must have a ".p12" file extension. If you do not have such
a PKCS#12 file, obtain one from your network security administrator.
See Importing a Certificate on page 659.

Note: To use certificates authentication, each Safe@Office appliance should have a

unique certificate. Do not use the same certificate for more than one gateway.

Note: If your Safe@Office appliance is centrally managed, a certificate is automatically

generated and downloaded to your appliance. In this case, there is no need to
generate a self-signed certificate.

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Generating a Self-Signed Certificate

To generate a self-signed certificate

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the Certificate tab.
The Certificate page appears.

2. Click Install Certificate.

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The Safe@Office Certificate Wizard opens, with the Certificate Wizard dialog box
displayed.

3. Click Generate a self-signed security certificate for this gateway.

The Create Self-Signed Certificate dialog box appears.

4. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

5. Click Next.

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The Safe@Office appliance generates the certificate. This may take a few seconds.
The Done dialog box appears, displaying the certificate's details.

6. Click Finish.
The Safe@Office appliance installs the certificate. If a certificate is already installed, it
is overwritten.
The Certificate Wizard closes.
The Certificates page displays the following information:
• The gateway's certificate
• The gateway's name
• The gateway certificate's fingerprint
• The CA's certificate
• The name of the CA that issued the certificate (in this case, the Safe@Office
gateway)
• The CA certificate's fingerprint

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• The starting and ending dates between which the gateway's certificate and the
CA's certificate are valid

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Table 138: Certificate Fields

In this field… Do this…

Country Select your country from the drop-down list.

Organization Name Type the name of your organization.

Organizational Unit Type the name of your division.

Gateway Name Type the gateway's name. This name will appear on the certificate, and will
be visible to remote users inspecting the certificate.

This field is filled in automatically with the gateway's MAC address. If

desired, you can change this to a more descriptive name.

Valid Until Use the drop-down lists to specify the month, day, and year when this
certificate should expire.

Note: You must renew the certificate when it expires.

Importing a Certificate

To install a certificate
1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the Certificate tab.
The Certificate page appears.
2. Click Install Certificate.
The Safe@Office Certificate Wizard opens, with the Certificate Wizard dialog box
displayed.
3. Click Import a security certificate in PKCS#12 format.

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The Import Certificate dialog box appears.

4. Click Browse to open a file browser from which to locate and select the file.
The filename that you selected is displayed.
5. Click Next.
The Import-Certificate Passphrase dialog box appears. This may take a few moments.

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6. Type the pass-phrase you received from the network security administrator.
7. Click Next.
The Done dialog box appears, displaying the certificate's details.
8. Click Finish.
The Safe@Office appliance installs the certificate. If a certificate is already installed, it
is overwritten.
The Certificate Wizard closes.
The Certificates page displays the following information:
• The gateway's certificate
• The gateway's name
• The gateway certificate's fingerprint
• The CA's certificate
• The name of the CA that issued the certificate
• The CA certificate's fingerprint
• The starting and ending dates between which the gateway's certificate and the
CA's certificate are valid

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Uninstalling a Certificate

If you uninstall the certificate, no certificate will exist on the Safe@Office appliance, and
you will not be able to connect to the VPN if a certificate is required.
You cannot uninstall the certificate if there is a VPN site currently defined to use certificate
authentication.

Note: If you want to replace a currently-installed certificate, there is no need to uninstall

the certificate first. When you install the new certificate, the old certificate will be
overwritten.

To uninstall a certificate
1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the Certificate tab.
The Certificate page appears with the name of the currently installed certificate.
2. Click Uninstall.
A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.
The certificate is uninstalled.
A success message appears.
4. Click OK.

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Exporting Certificates

The Safe@Office appliance allows you to export the following certificates:

• The device certificate
Exporting the device certificate is useful for backup purposes.

Note: If your Safe@Office appliance is centrally managed, there is no need to back up

the device certificate, as it can be downloaded from the Service Center as needed.

• The device Certificate Authority (CA) certificate

When using the Safe@Office EAP authenticator with WPA-Enterprise or 802.1x
security protocols, you must export the device CA certificate and send it to clients that
need to connect to the Safe@Office appliance. For information on the EAP
authenticator, see Using the EAP Authenticator on page 431.
The certificates are exported in PKCS#12 format (that is, as a *.p12 file).

Exporting the Safe@Office Appliance Certificate

To export the Safe@Office appliance certificate

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the Certificate tab.
The Certificate page appears with the name of the currently installed certificate.
2. Click Export Certificate.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
3. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
5. Type a name for the certificate file and click Save.
The certificate is exported as a *.p12 file and saved to the specified directory.

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Note: This file contains the gateway's private key, which is confidential and must not be
passed to unauthorized users.

Exporting the CA Certificate

To export the CA certificate

1. Click VPN in the main menu, and click the Certificate tab.
The Certificate page appears with the name of the currently installed certificate.
2. Click Export CA Certificate.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
3. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
5. Type a name for the CA certificate file and click Save.
The CA certificate is exported as a *.p12 file and saved to the specified directory.

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Viewing VPN Tunnels

You can view a list of currently established VPN tunnels. VPN tunnels are created and
closed as follows:
• Remote Access VPN sites configured for Automatic Login and Site-to-Site VPN
Gateways
A tunnel is created whenever your computer attempts any kind of communication with a
computer at the VPN site. The tunnel is closed when not in use for a period of time.

Note: Although the VPN tunnel is automatically closed, the site remains open, and if
you attempt to communicate with the site, the tunnel will be reestablished.

• Remote Access VPN sites configured for Manual Login

A tunnel is created whenever your computer attempts any kind of communication with a
computer at the VPN site, after you have manually logged in to the site. All open tunnels
connecting to the site are closed when you manually log out.

To view VPN tunnels

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Tunnels tab.

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The VPN Tunnels page appears with a table of open VPN tunnels.

The VPN Tunnels page includes the information described in the following table.
2. To resize a column, drag the relevant column divider right or left.
3. To refresh the table, click Refresh.

Table 139: VPN Tunnels Page Fields

This field… Displays…

Type The currently active security protocol (IPSEC).

Source The IP address or address range of the entity from which the tunnel originates.

The entity's type is indicated by an icon. See VPN Tunnel Icons on page 667.

Destination The IP address or address range of the entity to which the tunnel is connected.

The entity's type is indicated by an icon. See VPN Tunnel Icons on page 667.

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This field… Displays…

Security The type of encryption used to secure the connection, and the type of Message
Authentication Code (MAC) used to verify the integrity of the message. This
information is presented in the following format: Encryption type/Authentication
type.

In addition, if IPSec compression is enabled for the tunnel, this field displays
the icon.

Note: All VPN settings are automatically negotiated between the two sites. The
encryption and authentication schemes used for the connection are the
strongest of those used at the two sites.

Your Safe@Office appliance supports AES, 3DES, and DES encryption

schemes, and MD5 and SHA authentication schemes.

Established The time at which the tunnel was established.

This information is presented in the format hh:mm:ss, where:

hh=hours

mm=minutes

ss=seconds

Table 140: VPN Tunnels Icons

This icon… Represents…

This gateway

A network for which an IKE Phase-2 tunnel was negotiated

A Remote Access VPN Server

A Site-to-Site VPN Gateway

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This icon… Represents…

A remote access VPN user

An L2TP user

Viewing IKE Traces for VPN Connections

If you are experiencing VPN connection problems, you can save a trace of IKE (Internet Key
Exchange) negotiations to a file, and then use the free IKE View tool to view the file.
The IKE View tool is available for the Windows platform.

Note: Before viewing IKE traces, it is recommended to do the following:

• The Safe@Office appliance stores traces for all recent IKE negotiations. If
you want to view only new IKE trace data, clear all IKE trace data currently
stored on the Safe@Office appliance.
• Close all existing VPN tunnels except for the problematic tunnel, so as to
make it easier to locate the problematic tunnel's IKE negotiation trace in
the exported file.

To clear all currently-stored IKE traces

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Tunnels tab.
The VPN Tunnels page appears with a table of open tunnels to VPN sites.
2. Click Clear IKE Trace.
All IKE trace data currently stored on the Safe@Office appliance is cleared.

To view the IKE trace for a connection

1. Establish a VPN tunnel to the VPN site with which you are experiencing
connection problems.
For information on when and how VPN tunnels are established, see Viewing VPN
Tunnels on page 665.

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2. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Tunnels tab.
The VPN Tunnels page appears with a table of open tunnels to VPN sites.
3. Click Save IKE Trace.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
4. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
5. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
6. Type a name for the *.elg file and click Save.
The *.elg file is created and saved to the specified directory. This file contains the IKE
traces of all currently-established VPN tunnels.
7. Use the IKE View tool to open and view the *.elg file, or send the file to
technical support.

Viewing VPN Topology

You can view the topology of VPN sites to which the Safe@Office appliance is currently
connected.

To view VPN topology

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the Tunnels tab.
The VPN Tunnels page appears with a table of open tunnels to VPN sites.
2. Click View Topology.

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The VPN Topology page appears displaying a tree of VPN sites to which the appliance is
connected.

3. To view topology information for a VPN site, in the tree, click the VPN site's
name.
The right pane displays the information described in the following table.

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Table 141: VPN Topology Page Fields

This field… Displays…

Split DNS The VPN site's split DNS mappings.

When split DNS is configured for a VPN site, certain domain suffixes are
mapped to corporate DNS servers. This means that requests for these domain
suffixes are sent to the specific DNS servers to which they are mapped, while
all other requests are sent to the ISP's DNS servers. For example, a VPN site's
split DNS mappings might indicate that all requests for the domain suffix
".acme.com" should be sent to the Acme company's corporate DNS servers.

Trusted CAs A list of root CAs at the VPN site, whose certificates are trusted by this
gateway.

Sub-CAs A list of second-level CAs at the VPN site, which are signed by a trusted root
CA.

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Chapter 20

Managing Users
This chapter describes how to manage Safe@Office appliance users. You can define
multiple users, set their passwords, and assign them various permissions.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Changing Your Login Credentials ............................................................673
Adding and Editing Users.........................................................................676
Adding Quick Guest HotSpot Users .........................................................681
Viewing and Deleting Users .....................................................................682
Setting Up Remote VPN Access for Users ...............................................683
Using RADIUS Authentication ................................................................684
Configuring RADIUS Attributes ..............................................................690

Changing Your Login Credentials

You can change your username and password at any time.

To change your login credentials

1. Click Users in the main menu, and click the Internal Users tab.

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The Internal Users page appears.

2. In the row of your username, click Edit.

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The Account Wizard opens displaying the Set User Details dialog box.

3. Edit the Username field.

4. Edit the Password and Confirm password fields.

Note: Use 5 to 25 characters (letters or numbers) for the new password.

5. Click Next.

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The Set User Permissions dialog box appears.

6. Click Finish.
Your changes are saved.

Adding and Editing Users

This procedure explains how to add and edit users.

For information on quickly adding guest HotSpot users via a shortcut that the Safe@Office
appliance provides, see Adding Quick Guest HotSpot Users on page 681.

To add or edit a user

1. Click Users in the main menu, and click the Internal Users tab.
The Internal Users page appears.
2. Do one of the following:
• To create a new user, click New User.
• To edit an existing user, click next to the desired user.

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The Account Wizard opens displaying the Set User Details dialog box.

3. Complete the fields using the information in Set User Details Fields on page
678.
4. Click Next.
The Set User Permissions dialog box appears.

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The options that appear on the page are dependant on the software and services you are
using.
5. Complete the fields using the information in Set User Permissions Fields on
page 679.
6. Click Finish.
The user is saved.

Table 142: Set User Details Fields

In this field… Do this…

Username Enter a username for the user.

Password Enter a password for the user. Use five to 25 characters (letters or
numbers) for the new password.

Confirm Password Re-enter the user’s password.

Expires On To specify an expiration time for the user, select this option and specify
the expiration date and time in the fields provided.

When the user account expires, it is locked, and the user can no longer
log in to the Safe@Office appliance.

If you do not select this option, the user will not expire.

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Table 143: Set User Permissions Fields

In this field... Do this...

Administrator Level Select the user’s level of access to the Safe@Office Portal.

The levels are:

• No Access: The user cannot access the Safe@Office Portal.
• Read Only: The user can log in to the Safe@Office Portal, but
cannot modify system settings or export the appliance
configuration via the Setup>Tools page. For example, you could
assign this administrator level to technical support personnel
who need to view the Event Log.
• Read/Write: The user can log in to the Safe@Office Portal and
modify system settings.

The default level is No Access.

The “admin” user’s Administrator Level (Read/Write) cannot be changed.

VPN Remote Access Select this option to allow the user to connect to this Safe@Office
appliance using their VPN client.

For further information on setting up VPN remote access, see Setting Up

Remote VPN Access for Users on page 683

Web Filtering Select this option to allow the user to override the Web Filtering service
Override and Web rules.

This option cannot be changed for the “admin” user.

HotSpot Access Select this option to allow the user to log in to the My HotSpot page.

For information on Secure HotSpot, see Configuring Secure HotSpot

on page 417.

This option only appears in Safe@Office <500PP>.

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Remote Desktop Select this option to allow the user to log in to the my.firewall portal, view
Access the My Computers page, and remotely access computers' desktops, using
the Remote Desktop feature.

Note: The user can perform these actions, even if their level of
administrative access is "No Access".

For information on Remote Desktop, see Using Remote Desktop on

page 695.

Users Manager Select this option to allow the user to log in to the Safe@Office Portal and
add, edit, or delete "No Access"-level users, but not modify other system
settings.

For example, you could assign this administrator level to clerks who need
to manage HotSpot users.

Network Access Select this option to allow the user to connect to this Safe@Office
appliance via a wireless client or by connecting to the appliance's ports,
when the Safe@Office EAP authenticator is used.

For information on the Safe@Office EAP authenticator, see Using the

Safe@Office EAP Authenticator on page 431.

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Adding Quick Guest HotSpot Users

The Safe@Office appliance provides a shortcut for quickly adding a guest HotSpot user.
This is useful in situations where you want to grant temporary network access to guests, for
example in an Internet caf‫י‬. The shortcut also enables printing the guest user's details in one
click.
By default, the quick guest user has the following characteristics:
• Username in the format guest<number>, where <number> is a unique
three-digit number.
For example: guest123
• Randomly generated password
• Expires in 24 hours
• Administration Level: No Access
• Permissions: HotSpot Access only
For information on configuring Secure HotSpot, see Using Secure HotSpot on page 417.
For information on changing the default expiration period, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI
Reference Guide.

To quickly create a guest user

1. Click Users in the main menu, and click the Internal Users tab.
The Internal Users page appears.
2. Click Quick Guest.

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The Account Wizard opens displaying the Save Quick Guest dialog box.

3. In the Expires field, click on the arrows to specify the expiration date and time.
4. To print the user details, click Print.
5. Click Finish.
The guest user is saved.
You can edit the guest user's details and permissions using the procedure Adding and
Editing Users on page 676.

Viewing and Deleting Users

To view or delete users

1. Click Users in the main menu, and click the Internal Users tab.
The Internal Users page appears with a list of all users and their permissions.
The expiration time of expired users appears in red.
2. To delete a user, do the following:

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a) In the desired user’s row, click .

A confirmation message appears.
b) Click OK.
The user is deleted.
3. To delete all expired users, do the following:
a) Click Clear Expired.
A confirmation message appears.
b) Click OK.
The expired users are deleted.

Setting Up Remote VPN Access for Users

If you are using your Safe@Office appliance as a SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server,
as an internal VPN Server, or as an L2TP VPN Server, you can allow users to access it
remotely through their Remote Access VPN Clients (a Check Point SecureClient, Check
Point SecuRemote, an L2TP VPN Client, an Endpoint Connect client, or another Embedded
NGX appliance).

To set up remote VPN access for a user

1. Enable your VPN Server, using the procedure Setting Up Your Safe@Office
Appliance as a VPN Server on page 603.
2. Add or edit the user, using the procedure Adding and Editing Users on page
676.
You must select the VPN Remote Access option.

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Using RADIUS Authentication

You can use Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) to authenticate both
Safe@Office appliance users and Remote Access VPN Clients trying to connect to the
Safe@Office appliance.

Note: When RADIUS authentication is in use, the Safe@Office appliance must have a
certificate.

When a user tries to log in to the Safe@Office Portal, the Safe@Office appliance sends the
entered user name and password to the RADIUS server. The server then checks whether the
RADIUS database contains a matching user name and password pair. If so, then the user is
logged in.
By default, all RADIUS-authenticated users are assigned the set of permissions specified in
the Safe@Office Portal's RADIUS page. However, you can configure the RADIUS server to
pass the Safe@Office appliance a specific set of permissions to grant the authenticated user,
instead of these default permissions. This is done by configuring the RADIUS
Vendor-Specific Attribute (VSA) with a set of attributes containing permission information
for specific users. If the VSA is configured for a user, then the RADIUS server passes the
VSA to the Safe@Office appliance as part of the response to the authentication request, and
the gateway assigns the user permissions as specified in the VSA. If the VSA is not returned
by the RADIUS server for a specific user, the gateway will use the default permission set for
this user.
In addition, you can configure the RADIUS server to pass the Safe@Office appliance a
Secure HotSpot session timeout value. When the RADIUS server's Session-Timeout
Attribute is configured, HotSpot users will be logged out after the specified session timeout
has elapsed.
Finally, you can track network usage, by configuring RADIUS accounting. When this
option is enabled, the Safe@Office appliance sends session information to the RADIUS
server at the begining and end of a user session, including the unique session identifier,
session start/end time, and additional statistical data. This data can then be used to charge the
user for network usage and to compile performance reports. For example, when Secure
HotSpot is enabled, you can use RADIUS accounting to measure HotSpot sessions and bill
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to analyze RADIUS accounting data and generate performance reports for Secure HotSpot
usage.

Note: You can configure the Safe@Office appliance to send accounting information to
the RADIUS server throughout the entire session. This allows for richer data
collection. For information, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

To use RADIUS authentication

1. Click Users in the main menu, and click the RADIUS tab.
The RADIUS page appears.

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2. Complete the fields using the following table.

3. Click Apply.
4. To restore the default RADIUS settings, do the following:
a) Click Default.
A confirmation message appears.
b) Click OK.
The RADIUS settings are reset to their defaults. For information on the default
values, refer to the following table.
5. If desired, configure user permissions and/or the HotSpot session timeout on the
RADIUS server.
See Configuring RADIUS Attributes on page 690.

Table 144: RADIUS Page Fields

In this field… Do this…

Primary/Secondary Configure the primary and secondary RADIUS servers.

RADIUS Server
By default, the Safe@Office appliance sends a request to the primary
RADIUS server first. If the primary RADIUS server does not respond after
three attempts, the Safe@Office appliance will send the request to the
secondary RADIUS server.

Address Type the IP address of the computer that will run the RADIUS service
(one of your network computers) or click the corresponding This Computer
button to allow your computer to host the service.

To clear the text box, click Clear.

Port Type the port number on the RADIUS server’s host computer.

The default port number is 1812.

Shared Secret Type the shared secret to use for secure communication with the RADIUS
server.

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In this field… Do this…

Realm If your organization uses RADIUS realms, type the realm to append to
RADIUS requests. The realm will be appended to the username as
follows: <username>@<realm>

For example, if you set the realm to “myrealm”, and the user "JohnS"
attempts to log in to the Safe@Office Portal, the Safe@Office appliance
will send the RADIUS server an authentication request with the username
“JohnS@myrealm”.

This field is optional.

Timeout Type the interval of time in seconds between attempts to communicate

with the RADIUS server.

The default value is 3 seconds.

RADIUS Accounting Select this option to enabling RADIUS accounting on the server.

The Accounting Port field and the Advanced Accounting area appear.

Accounting Port Type the port number on the RADIUS server's host computer to use for
RADIUS accounting purposes.

The default port number is 1813.

RADIUS User If the RADIUS VSA (Vendor-Specific Attribute) is configured for a user,
Permissions the fields in this area will have no effect, and the user will be granted the
permissions specified in the VSA.

If the VSA is not configured for the user, the permissions configured in this
area will be used.

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In this field… Do this…

Administrator Level Select the level of access to the Safe@Office Portal to assign to all users
authenticated by the RADIUS server.

The levels are:

• No Access: The user cannot access the Safe@Office Portal.
• Read Only: The user can log in to the Safe@Office Portal, but
cannot modify system settings or export the appliance
configuration via the Setup>Tools page. For example, you could
assign this administrator level to technical support personnel
who need to view the Event Log.
• Read/Write: The user can log in to the Safe@Office Portal and
modify system settings.

The default level is No Access.

VPN Remote Access Select this option to allow all users authenticated by the RADIUS server to
connect to this Safe@Office appliance using their VPN client.

For further information on setting up VPN remote access, see Setting Up

Remote VPN Access for Users on page 683.

Web Filtering Select this option to allow all users authenticated by the RADIUS server to
Override override Web Filtering.

This option only appears if the Web Filtering service is defined.

HotSpot Access Select this option to allow all users authenticated by the RADIUS server to
access the My HotSpot page.

For information on Secure HotSpot, see Configuring Secure HotSpot

on page 417.

This option only appears in Safe@Office <500PP>.

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In this field… Do this…

Remote Desktop Select this option to allow all users authenticated by the RADIUS server to
Access log in to the my.firewall portal, view the Active Computers page, and
remotely access computers' desktops, using the Remote Desktop
feature.

Note: Authenticated users can perform these actions, even if their level of
administrative access is "No Access".

For information on Remote Desktop, see Using Remote Desktop on

page 695.

Users Manager Select this option to allow all users authenticated by the RADIUS server to
log in to the Safe@Office Portal and add, edit, or delete "No Access"-level
users, but not modify other system settings.

For example, you could assign this administrator level to clerks who need
to manage HotSpot users.

Advanced Accounting If you enabled RADIUS accounting, this area appears.

Send Periodic Select this option to specify that the Safe@Office appliance should send
Updates accounting information to the RADIUS server throughout a user session.

If you do not select this option, the Safe@Office appliance will only send
accounting information to the RADIUS server at the beginning and end of
the session.

Update Interval The interval of time in seconds, at which the Safe@Office appliance
should send accounting information to the RADIUS server during a
session.

The default value is 0.

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Configuring RADIUS Attributes

To configure a timeout for Secure HotSpot sessions

• Set the Session-Timeout Attribute (attribute 27) to the number of seconds after
which users should be automatically logged out from the hotspot.

To assign permissions to specific RADIUS-authenticated users

1. Create a remote access policy as follows:
a) Assign the policy’s VSA (attribute 26) the SofaWare vendor code (6983).
b) For each permission you want to grant, configure the relevant attribute of
the VSA with the desired value, as described in the following table.
For example, to assign the user VPN access permissions, set attribute number 2 to
“true”.
2. Assign the policy to the desired user or user group.
For detailed instructions and examples, refer to the "Configuring the RADIUS
Vendor-Specific Attribute" white paper.

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Table 145: VSA Syntax

Permission Description Attribute Attribute Attribute Values Notes

Number Format

Admin Indicates the 1 String none. The user

administrator’s cannot access the
level of access to Safe@Office Portal.
the Safe@Office
readonly. The user
Portal
can log in to the
Safe@Office Portal,
but cannot modify
system settings.

users-manager. The
user can log in to
the Safe@Office
Portal and add, edit,
or delete "No
Access"-level users.
However, the user
cannot modify other
system settings.

readwrite. The user

can log in to the
Safe@Office Portal
and modify system
settings.

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Permission Description Attribute Attribute Attribute Values Notes

Number Format

VPN Indicates whether 2 String true. The user can This permission is
the user can remotely access the only relevant if the
access the network network via VPN. Safe@Office
from a Remote Remote Access
false. The user
Access VPN VPN Server is
cannot remotely
Client. enabled. The
access the network
gateway must
via VPN.
have a certificate.

Hotspot Indicates whether 3 String true. The user can This permission is
the user can log in access the Internet only relevant if the
via the My HotSpot via My HotSpot. Secure HotSpot
page. feature is
false. The user
enabled.
cannot access the
Internet via My
HotSpot.

UFP Indicates whether 4 String true. The user can This permission is
the user can override Web only relevant if the
override Web Filtering. Web Filtering
Filtering. service is
false. The user
enabled.
cannot override
Web Filtering.

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Permission Description Attribute Attribute Attribute Values Notes

Number Format

RemoteDe Indicates whether 5 String true. The user can This permission is
sktop the user can log in to the only relevant if the
remotely access my.firewall portal, Remote Desktop
computers' view the Active feature is
desktops, using Computers page, and enabled.
the Remote remotely access
Desktop feature. computers'
desktops
(irrespective of their
level of
administrative
access).

false. The user

cannot remotely
access computers'
desktops.

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Chapter 21

Using Remote Desktop

This chapter describes how to remotely access the desktop of each of your computers, using
the Safe@Office appliance's Remote Desktop feature.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................695
Workflow..................................................................................................696
Configuring Remote Desktop ...................................................................697
Configuring the Host Computer ...............................................................700
Accessing a Remote Computer's Desktop ................................................703

Overview

Your Safe@Office appliance includes an integrated client for Microsoft Terminal Services,
allowing you to remotely access the desktop of each of your computers from anywhere, via
the Safe@Office Portal. You can even redirect your printers or ports to a remote computer,
so that you can print and transfer files with ease.
Remote Desktop sessions use the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) on TCP port
3389. This port is opened dynamically between the Remote Desktop client and the Remote
Desktop server as needed, meaning that the port is not exposed to the Internet, and your
constant security is ensured.

Note: By default, the Microsoft RDP protocol is secured with 128-bit RC4 encryption.
For the strongest possible security, it is recommended to use Remote Desktop over an
IPSec VPN connection. For information on VPNs, see Working With VPNs on page
597.

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Workflow

To use Remote Desktop

1. Configure Remote Desktop.
See Configuring Remote Desktop on page 697.
2. Enable the Remote Desktop server on computers that authorized users should be
allowed to remotely access.
See Configuring the Host Computer on page 700.
3. Grant Remote Desktop Access permissions to users who should be allowed to
remotely access desktops.
See Adding and Editing Users on page 676.
4. The authorized users can access remote computers' desktops as desired.
See Accessing a Remote Computer's Desktop on page 703.

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Configuring Remote Desktop

To configure Remote Desktop

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Remote Desktop tab.
The Remote Desktop page appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• To enable Remote Desktop, select the Allow remote desktop access check box.

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New fields appear.

• To disable Remote Desktop, clear the Allow remote desktop access check box.
Fields disappear.
3. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.
4. Click Apply.

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Table 146: Remote Desktop Options

In this field… Do this…

Sharing

Share local drives Select this option to allow the host computer to access hard drives on the
client computer. This enables remote users to access their local hard
drives when logged in to the host computer.

Share local printers Select this option to allow the host computer to access printers on the
client computer. This enables remote users to access their local printer
when logged in to the host computer.

Share local Select this option to allow the host computer to access smartcards on the
smartcards client computer. This enables remote users to access their local
smartcards when logged in to the host computer.

Share local COM Select this option to allow the host computer to access COM ports on the
ports client computer. This enables remote users to access their local COM
ports when logged in to the host computer.

Advanced

Full screen mode Select this option to open Remote Desktop sessions on the whole screen.

Optimize performance Select this option to optimize Remote Desktop sessions for slow links.
for slow links
Bandwidth-consuming options, such as wallpaper and menu animations,
will be disabled.

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Configuring the Host Computer

To enable remote users to connect to a computer, you must enable the Remote Desktop
server on that computer.

Note: The host computer must have one of the following operating systems installed:
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC 2005

To enable users to remotely connect to a computer

1. Log on to the desired computer as an administrator.
2. For each remote user who should be allowed to access this computer, create a
user account with a password.
For information, refer to Microsoft documentation.
3. On the desktop, right-click on My Computer, and select Properties in the pop-up
menu that appears.
The System Properties dialog box appears displaying the General tab.
4. Click the Remote tab.

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The Remote tab appears.

5. Select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box.
6. Click Select Remote Users.
The Remote Desktop Users dialog box appears.

7. Do the following for each remote user who should be allowed to access this
computer:
a. Click Add.

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The Select Users dialog box appears.

b. Type the desired user's username in the text box.

The Check Names button is enabled.
c. Click Check Names.
d. Click OK.
The Remote Desktop Users dialog box reappears with the desired user's username.

8. Click OK.
9. Click OK.

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Accessing a Remote Computer's Desktop

Note: The client computer must meet the following requirements:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
• A working Internet connection

To access a remote computer's desktop

1. Click Reports in the main menu, and click the My Computers tab.
The My Computers page appears.

2. Next to the desired computer, click Remote Desktop.

The following things happen:
• If you are prompted to install the Remote Desktop Active X Control, then
install it.

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• The Remote Desktop Connection Security Warning dialog box appears.

3. Select the desired connection options.

The available options depend on your Remote Desktop configuration. See Configuring
Remote Desktop on page 697.
4. Click OK.
The Log On to Windows dialog box appears.

5. Type your username and password for the remote computer.

These are the credentials configured for your user account in Enabling the Remote
Desktop Server on page 700.
6. Click OK.
The remote computer's desktop appears onscreen.

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You can use the following keyboard shortcuts during the Remote Desktop session:

Table 147: Remote Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts

This shortcut… Does this…

ALT+INSERT Cycles through running programs in the order that they were started

ALT+HOME Displays the Start menu

CTRL+ALT+BREAK Toggles between displaying the session in a window and on the full
screen

CTRL+ALT+END Opens the Windows Security dialog box

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Chapter 22

Controlling the Appliance via the

Command Line
This chapter describes various ways of controlling your Safe@Office appliance through the
command line.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................707
Using the Safe@Office Portal ..................................................................708
Using the Serial Console ..........................................................................710
Configuring SSH ......................................................................................713

Overview

Depending on your Safe@Office model, you can control your appliance via the command
line in the following ways:
• Using the Safe@Office Portal's command line interface.
See Using the Safe@Office Portal on page 708.
• Using a console connected to the Safe@Office appliance.
For information, see Using the Serial Console on page 710.
• Using an SSH client.
See Configuring SSH on page 713.

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Using the Safe@Office Portal

You can control your appliance via the Safe@Office Portal's command line interface.

To control the appliance via the Safe@Office Portal

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.

2. Click Command.

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The Command Line page appears.

3. In the upper field, type a command.

You can view a list of supported commands using the command help.
For information on all commands, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.
4. Click Go.
The command is implemented.

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Using the Serial Console

You can connect a console to the Safe@Office appliance, and use the console to control the
appliance via the command line.

Note: Your terminal emulation software and your Safe@Office appliance's Serial port
must be configured for the same speed.

By default, the appliance's Serial port's speed is 57600 bps. For information on
changing the Serial port's speed, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

To control the appliance via a console

1. Connect the serial console to your Safe@Office appliance's Serial port, using an
RS-232 Null modem cable.
For information on locating the Serial port, see Rear Panel.
2. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.

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The Ports page appears.

3. Next to the Serial port, click Edit.

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The Port Setup page appears.

4. In the Assign to drop-down list, select Console.

5. In the Port Speed drop-down list, select the Serial port's speed (in bits per
second).
The Serial port's speed must match that of the attached serial console. The default value
is 57600.
6. In the Flow Control drop-down list, select the method of flow control supported
by the attached device:
• RTS/CTS. Hardware-based flow control, using the Serial port's RTS/CTS lines.
• XON/XOFF. Software-based flow control, using XON/XOFF characters.
7. Click Apply.
You can now control the Safe@Office appliance from the serial console.
For information on all supported commands, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference
Guide.

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Configuring SSH

Safe@Office appliance users can control the appliance via the command line, using the SSH
(Secure Shell) management protocol. You can enable users to do so via the Internet, by
configuring remote SSH access. You can also integrate the Safe@Office appliance with
SSH-based management systems.

Note: The Safe@Office appliance supports SSHv2 clients only. The SSHv1 protocol
contains security vulnerabilities and is not supported.

Note: Configuring SSH is equivalent to creating a simple Allow rule, where the
destination is This Gateway. To create more complex rules for SSH, such as allowing
SSH connections from multiple IP address ranges, define Allow rules for TCP port 22,
with the destination This Gateway. For information, see Using Rules on page 398.

To configure SSH
1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Management tab.
The Management page appears.
2. Specify from where SSH access should be granted.
Refer to the following table.

Warning: If remote SSH is enabled, your Safe@Office appliance settings can be

changed remotely, so it is especially important to make sure all Safe@Office appliance
users’ passwords are difficult to guess.

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If you selected Internal Networks + IP Range, additional fields appear.

3. If you selected Internal Networks + IP Range, enter the desired IP address range
in the fields provided.
4. Click Apply.
The SSH configuration is saved. If you configured remote SSH access, you can now
control the Safe@Office appliance from the Internet, using an SSHv2 client.
For information on all supported commands, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference
Guide.

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Table 148: SSH Access Options

Select this To allow access from…

option…

Internal Networks The internal network only.

This disables remote access capability. This is the default.

Internal Networks + The internal network and your VPN.

VPN

Internal Networks + IP A particular range of IP addresses.

Range
Additional fields appear, in which you can enter the desired IP address
range.

ANY Any IP address.

Disabled Nowhere.

This disables both local and remote access capability.

This option is relevant to the SNMP protocol only.

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Chapter 23

Maintenance
This chapter describes the tasks required for maintenance and diagnosis of your
Safe@Office appliance.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Viewing Firmware Status .........................................................................716
Upgrading Your Software Product ...........................................................718
Configuring a Gateway Hostname............................................................720
Configuring Syslog Logging ....................................................................722
Configuring HTTPS .................................................................................724
Configuring SNMP ...................................................................................726
Setting the Time on the Appliance ...........................................................732
Using Diagnostic Tools ............................................................................735
Backing Up and Restoring the Safe@Office Appliance Configuration ...749
Using Rapid Deployment .........................................................................756
Resetting the Safe@Office Appliance to Defaults ...................................759
Running Diagnostics ................................................................................762
Rebooting the Safe@Office Appliance ....................................................763

Viewing Firmware Status

The firmware is the software program embedded in the Safe@Office appliance.

You can view your current firmware version and additional details.

To view the firmware status

• Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Firmware tab.

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The Firmware page appears.

The Firmware page displays the following information:

Table 149: Firmware Status Fields

This field… Displays… For example…

WAN MAC Address The MAC address used for 00:80:11:22:33:44

the Internet connection

Firmware Version The current version of the 8.1

firmware

Installed Product The licensed software and Safe@Office 1000N (unlimited nodes)
the number of allowed nodes

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This field… Displays… For example…

Uptime The time that elapsed from 01:21:15

the moment the unit was
turned on

Hardware Type The type of the current SBox-200

Safe@Office appliance
hardware

Hardware Version The current hardware

version of the Safe@Office
appliance

Upgrading Your Software Product

You can upgrade your Safe@Office 1000N appliance by adding the Safe@Office 1000N
Power Pack. After purchasing the Power Pack, you will receive a new Product Key that
enables you to use the Power Pack on the same Safe@Office appliance you have today.
There is no need to replace your hardware. You can also purchase node upgrades, as needed.

Note: To purchase the Power Pack or node upgrades, contact your Safe@Office
appliance provider. Alternatively, you can click Upgrades & Services in the Welcome page
to view and purchase available upgrades.
To upgrade your product, you must install the new Product Key.

To install a Product Key

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Firmware tab.
The Firmware page appears.
2. Click Upgrade Product.

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The Safe@Office Licensing Wizard opens, with the Install Product Key dialog box
displayed.

3. Click Enter a different Product Key.

4. In the Product Key field, enter the new Product Key.
5. Click Next.
The Installed New Product Key dialog box appears.

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6. Click Finish.

Configuring a Gateway Hostname

You can define a gateway hostname for the Safe@Office appliance. The gateway hostname
is used to identify the Safe@Office appliance and appears in the following places:
• The Safe@Office Portal’s title bar
• The Safe@Office appliance's SNMP hostname
• Syslog messages sent by the Safe@Office appliance
• The command line prompt
By default, the Safe@Office appliance's MAC address is used as the gateway hostname.

Note: Configuring the gateway hostname is only available if the Safe@Office appliance
is not subscribed to the Remote Management service. When remotely managed, the
gateway hostname is set by the Service Center.

To configure the gateway hostname

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Firmware tab.
The Firmware page appears.
2. In the Gateway Name row, click Edit.

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The Gateway Name page appears.

3. In the Gateway Name field, type the desired hostname.

4. To reset the gateway hostname to the default value (the appliance's MAC
address), click Default.
5. Click Apply.

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Configuring Syslog Logging

You can configure the Safe@Office appliance to send event logs to a Syslog server residing
in your internal network or on the Internet. The logs detail the date and the time each event
occurred. If the event is a communication attempt that was rejected by the firewall, the event
details include the source and destination IP address, the destination port, and the protocol
used for the communication attempt (for example, TCP or UDP).
This same information is also available in the Event Log page (see Viewing the Event Log
on page 377). However, while the Event Log can display hundreds of logs, a Syslog server
can store an unlimited number of logs. Furthermore, Syslog servers can provide useful tools
for managing your logs.

Note: Kiwi Syslog Daemon is freeware and can be downloaded from

http://www.kiwisyslog.com. For technical support, contact Kiwi Enterprises.

To configure Syslog logging

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Logging tab.

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The Logging page appears.

2. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

3. Click Apply.

Table 150: Logging Page Fields

In this field… Do this…

Syslog Server Type the IP address of the computer that will run the Syslog service (one
of your network computers), or click This Computer to allow your computer
to host the service.

Clear Click to clear the Syslog Server field.

Syslog Port Type the port number of the Syslog server.

Default Click to reset the Syslog Port field to the default (port 514 UDP).

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Configuring HTTPS

You can enable Safe@Office appliance users to access the Safe@Office Portal from the
Internet. To do so, you must first configure HTTPS.

Note: Configuring HTTPS is equivalent to creating a simple Allow rule, where the
destination is This Gateway. To create more complex rules for HTTPS, such as allowing
HTTPS connections from multiple IP address ranges, define Allow rules for TCP port
443, with the destination This Gateway. For information, see Using Rules on page 398.

To configure HTTPS
1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Management tab.
The Management page appears.

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2. Specify from where HTTPS access to the Safe@Office Portal should be

granted.
See Access Options on page 726 for information.

Warning: If remote HTTPS is enabled, your Safe@Office appliance settings can be

changed remotely, so it is especially important to make sure all Safe@Office appliance
users’ passwords are difficult to guess.

Note: You can use HTTPS to access the Safe@Office Portal from your internal
network, by surfing to https://my.firewall.

If you selected Internal Networks + IP Range, additional fields appear.

3. If you selected Internal Networks + IP Range, enter the desired IP address range
in the fields provided.
4. Click Apply.
The HTTPS configuration is saved. If you configured remote HTTPS, you can now
access the Safe@Office Portal through the Internet, using the procedure Accessing the
Safe@Office Portal Remotely on page 116.

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Table 151: Access Options

Select this To allow access from…

option…

Internal Networks The internal network only.

This disables remote access capability. This is the default.

Internal Networks + The internal network and your VPN.

VPN

Internal Networks + IP A particular range of IP addresses.

Range
Additional fields appear, in which you can enter the desired IP address
range.

ANY Any IP address.

Disabled Nowhere.

This disables both local and remote access capability.

This option is relevant to the SNMP protocol only.

Configuring SNMP

Safe@Office appliance users can monitor the Safe@Office appliance, using tools that
support SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). You can enable users to do so via
the Internet, by configuring remote SNMP access.
The Safe@Office appliance supports the following SNMP MIBs:
• SNMPv2-MIB
• RFC1213-MIB
• IF-MIB

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• IP-MIB
All SNMP access is read-only.

Note: Configuring SNMP is equivalent to creating a simple Allow rule, where the
destination is This Gateway. To create more complex rules for SNMP, such as allowing
SNMP connections from multiple IP address ranges, define Allow rules for the relevant
port (by default, TCP port 161), with the destination This Gateway. For information, see
Using Rules on page 398.

To configure SNMP
1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Management tab.
The Management page appears.
2. Specify from where SNMP access should be granted.
See Access Options on page 726 for information.
If you selected Internal Networks + IP Range, additional fields appear.

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The Community field and the Advanced link are enabled.

3. If you selected Internal Networks + IP Range, enter the desired IP address range
in the fields provided.
4. In the Community field, type the name of the SNMP community string.
SNMP clients uses the SNMP community string as a password, when connecting to the
Safe@Office appliance.
The default value is "public". It is recommended to change this string.
5. To configure advanced SNMP settings, do the following:
a. Click Advanced.

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The SNMP Configuration page appears.

b. Complete the fields using the following table.

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If you selected the Send SNMP Traps check box, additional fields appear.

6. Click Apply.
The SNMP configuration is saved.
7. Configure the SNMP clients with the SNMP community string.

Table 152: Advanced SNMP Settings

In this field... Do this…

System Location Type a description of the appliance's location.

This information will be visible to SNMP clients, and is useful for

administrative purposes.

System Contact Type the name of the contact person.

This information will be visible to SNMP clients, and is useful for

administrative purposes.

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In this field... Do this…

SNMP Port Type the port to use for SNMP.

The default port is 161.

Send SNMP Traps Select this option to enable sending SNMP traps. An SNMP trap is a
notification sent from one application to another.

Send Traps On: Indicates that SNMP traps will automatically be sent upon
Startup / Shutdown startup/shutdown events.

This option is always selected.

Send Traps On: Select this option to to send an SNMP trap on each SNMP authentication
SNMP Authentication failure event.
Failure

Send Traps On: Link Select this option to send an SNMP trap on each link up/down event.
up/down

Trap Community Type the SNMP community string of the trap receiver.

The default value is public.

Trap Port Type The UDP port of the trap receiver.

The default value is 162.

Trap Destination Type the IP address or DNS name of the SNMP trap receiver agent.

Trap Type Select the type of SNMP traps to use.

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Setting the Time on the Appliance

You set the time displayed in the Safe@Office Portal during initial appliance setup. If
desired, you can change the date and time using the procedure below.

To set the time

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
2. Click Set Time.
The Safe@Office Set Time Wizard opens displaying the Set the Safe@Office Time dialog
box.

3. Complete the fields using the information in Set Time Wizard Fields on page
734.
4. Click Next.

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The following things happen in the order below:

• If you selected Specify date and time, the Specify Date and Time dialog box
appears.

Set the date, time, and time zone in the fields provided, then click Next.
• If you selected Use a Time Server, the Time Servers dialog box appears.

Complete the fields using the information in Time Servers Fields on page 735, then
click Next.

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• The Date and Time Updated screen appears.

5. Click Finish.

Table 153: Set Time Wizard Fields

Select this option… To do the following…

Your computer's clock Set the appliance time to your computer’s system time.

Your computer’s system time is displayed to the right of this option.

Keep the current setting Do not change the appliance’s time.

The current appliance time is displayed to the right of this option.

Use a Time Server Synchronize the appliance time with a Network Time Protocol
(NTP) server.

Specify date and time Set the appliance to a specific date and time.

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Table 154: Time Servers Fields

In this field… Do this…

Primary Server Type the IP address of the Primary NTP server.

Secondary Server Type the IP address of the Secondary NTP server.

This field is optional.

Clear Clear the field.

Select your time zone Select the time zone in which you are located.

Using Diagnostic Tools

The Safe@Office appliance is equipped with a set of diagnostic tools that are useful for
troubleshooting Internet connectivity.

Table 155: Diagnostic Tools

Use this tool… To do this… For information, see...

Ping Check that a specific IP address or DNS Using IP Tools on page 736
name can be reached via the Internet.

Traceroute Display a list of all routers used to connect Using IP Tools on page 736
from the Safe@Office appliance to a
specific IP address or DNS name.

WHOIS Display the name and contact information Using IP Tools on page 736
of the entity to which a specific IP address
or DNS name is registered. This
information is useful in tracking down
hackers.

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Use this tool… To do this… For information, see...

Packet Sniffer Capture network traffic. This information is Using Packet Sniffer on page
useful troubleshooting network problems. 738

Using IP Tools

To use an IP tool
1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
2. In the IP Tools area, complete the fields using the information in the following
table.
3. Click Go.
• If you selected Ping, the following things happen:
The Safe@Office appliance sends packets to the specified the IP address or DNS
name.
The IP Tools window opens and displays the percentage of packet loss and the
amount of time it took each packet to reach the specified host and return
(round-trip) in milliseconds.

• If you selected Traceroute, the following things happen:

The Safe@Office appliance connects to the specified IP address or DNS name.

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The IP Tools window opens and displays a list of routers used to make the
connection.

• If you selected WHOIS, the following things happen:

The Safe@Office appliance queries the Internet WHOIS server.
A window displays the name of the entity to which the IP address or DNS name is
registered and their contact information.

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Table 156: IP Tools Fields

In this field… Do this…

Tool Select the desired tool.

Source Address Select the IP address from which the packets should originate. This can
be any of the following:
• Auto. Automatically select a connected or enabled interface
form which to send the packets.
• A connected Internet connection
• An enabled internal network

This field is only enabled if you selected the Ping or Traceroute tools.

Address Type the IP address or DNS name for which to run the tool.

Using Packet Sniffer

The Safe@Office appliance includes the Packet Sniffer tool, which enables you to capture
packets from any internal network or Safe@Office port. This is useful for troubleshooting
network problems and for collecting data about network behavior.
If desired, you can configure Packet Sniffer to capture each packet twice: once before
firewall processing and once after firewall processing. This allows you to observe exactly
what the Safe@Office firewall does to your packets.
The Safe@Office appliance saves the captured packets to a file on your computer. You can
use a free protocol analyzer, such as Ethereal or Wireshark, to analyze the file, or you can
send it to technical support. Wireshark runs on all popular computing platforms and can be
downloaded from http://www.wireshark.org. Ethereal can be downloaded from
http://www.ethereal.com.

Note: If you enabled the Packet Sniffer's Firewall Monitor option, and you would like to
view the results in Ethereal/Wireshark, you must do the following: open the capture
file, click Edit > Preferences, in the left pane click Protocols > Ethernet, and select the
Attempt to interpret as Firewall-1 monitor file check box. The capture file will display the
interface name on which the packet was captured, and the packet’s processing

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direction will be indicated by i (input) or o (output).

To use Packet Sniffer

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
2. Click Sniffer.
The Packet Sniffer window opens.

3. Complete the fields using the information in the following table.

4. Click Start.
The Packet Sniffer window displays the name of the interface, the number of packets
collected, and the percentage of storage space remaining on the appliance for storing the
packets.

5. Click Stop to stop collecting packets.

A standard File Download dialog box appears.
6. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.

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7. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.

8. Type a name for the configuration file and click Save.
The *.cap file is created and saved to the specified directory.
9. Click Cancel to close the Packet Sniffer window.

Table 157: Packet Sniffer Fields

In this field… Do this…

Interface Select the interface from which to collect packets.

The list includes the primary Internet connection, the Safe@Office

appliance ports, and all defined networks.

Filter String Type the filter string to use for filtering the captured packets. Only packets
that match the filter condition will be saved.

For a list of basic filter strings elements, see Filter String Syntax on page
741.

For detailed information on filter syntax, go to

http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump_man.html.

Note: Do not enclose the filter string in quotation marks.

If you do not specify a filter string, Packet Sniffer will save all packets on
the selected interface.

Capture only traffic Select this option to capture incoming and outgoing packets for this
to/from this gateway gateway only.

If this option is not selected, Packet Sniffer will collect packets for all traffic
on the interface.

Firewall Monitor Select this option to capture each packet both before and after firewall
processing, and to record the name of the interface on which the packet
was captured.

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Filter String Syntax

The following represents a list of basic filter string elements:
• and on page 741
• dst on page 742
• dst port on page 742
• ether proto on page 743
• host on page 744
• not on page 744
• or on page 745
• port on page 745
• src on page 746
• src port on page 746
• tcp on page 747
• udp on page 748
For detailed information on filter syntax, refer to http://www.tcpdump.org.

and
PURPOSE
The and element is used to concatenate filter string elements. The filtered packets must
match all concatenated filter string elements.
SYNTAX
element and element [and element...]
element && element [&& element...]
PARAMETERS

element String. A filter string element.

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EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves packets that both originate from IP address is 192.168.10.1
and are destined for port 80:
src 192.168.10.1 and dst port 80

dst
PURPOSE
The dst element captures all packets with a specific destination.
SYNTAX
dst destination
PARAMETERS

destination IP Address or String. The computer to which the packet is sent.

This can be the following:
• An IP address
• A host name
EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves packets that are destined for the IP address 192.168.10.1:
dst 192.168.10.1

dst port
PURPOSE
The dst port element captures all packets destined for a specific port.
SYNTAX
dst port port

Note: This element can be prepended by tcp or udp. For information, see tcp on page
747 and udp on page 748.

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PARAMETERS

port Integer. The port to which the packet is sent.

EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves packets that are destined for port 80:
dst port 80

ether proto
PURPOSE
The ether proto element is used to capture packets of a specific ether protocol type.
SYNTAX
ether proto \protocol
PARAMETERS

protocol String. The protocol type of the packet.

This can be the following: ip,

ip6, arp, rarp,
atalk, aarp, dec net, sca, lat,
mopdl, moprc, iso, stp, ipx, or netbeui.
EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves ARP packets:
ether proto arp

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host
PURPOSE
The host element captures all incoming and outgoing packets for a specific computer.
SYNTAX
host host
PARAMETERS

host IP Address or String. The computer to/from which the packet is

sent. This can be the following:
• An IP address
• A host name
EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves all packets that either originated from IP address
192.168.10.1, or are destined for that same IP address:
host 192.168.10.1

not
PURPOSE
The not element is used to negate filter string elements.
SYNTAX
not element
! element
PARAMETERS

element String. A filter string element.

EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves packets that are not destined for port 80:
not dst port 80

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or
PURPOSE
The or element is used to alternate between string elements. The filtered packets must
match at least one of the filter string elements.
SYNTAX
element or element [or element...]
element || element [|| element...]
PARAMETERS

element String. A filter string element.

EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves packets that either originate from IP address 192.168.10.1
or IP address 192.168.10.10:
src 192.168.10.1 or src 192.168.10.10

port
PURPOSE
The port element captures all packets originating from or destined for a specific port.
SYNTAX
port port

Note: This element can be prepended by tcp or udp. For information, see tcp on page
747 and udp on page 748.

PARAMETERS

port Integer. The port from/to which the packet is sent.

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EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves all packets that either originated from port 80, or are
destined for port 80:
port 80

src
PURPOSE
The src element captures all packets with a specific source.
SYNTAX
src source
PARAMETERS

source IP Address or String. The computer from which the packet is

sent. This can be the following:
• An IP address
• A host name
EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves packets that originated from IP address 192.168.10.1:
src 192.168.10.1

src port
PURPOSE
The src port element captures all packets originating from a specific port.
SYNTAX
src port port

Note: This element can be prepended by tcp or udp. For information, see tcp on page
747 and udp on page 748.

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PARAMETERS

port Integer. The port from which the packet is sent.

EXAMPLE
The following filter string saves packets that originated from port 80:
src port 80

tcp
PURPOSE
The tcp element captures all TCP packets. This element can be prepended to port-related
elements.

Note: When not prepended to other elements, the tcp element is the equivalent of
ip proto tcp.
SYNTAX
tcp
tcp element
PARAMETERS

element String. A port-related filter string element that should be

restricted to saving only TCP packets. This can be the
following:
• dst port - Capture all TCP packets destined for
a specific port.
• port - Capture all TCP packets originating from
or destined for a specific port.
• src port - Capture all TCP packets originating
from a specific port.

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EXAMPLE 1
The following filter string captures all TCP packets:
tcp

EXAMPLE 2
The following filter string captures all TCP packets destined for port 80:
tcp dst port 80

udp
PURPOSE
The udp element captures all UDP packets. This element can be prepended to port-related
elements.

Note: When not prepended to other elements, the udp element is the equivalent of
ip proto udp.
SYNTAX
udp
udp element
PARAMETERS

element String. A port-related filter string element that should be

restricted to saving only UDP packets. This can be the
following:
• dst port - Capture all UDP packets destined for
a specific port.
• port - Captures all UDP packets originating from
or destined for a specific port.
• src port - Capture all UDP packets originating
from a specific port.

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EXAMPLE 1
The following filter string captures all UDP packets:
udp

EXAMPLE 2
The following filter string captures all UDP packets destined for port 80:
udp dst port 80

Backing Up and Restoring the Safe@Office

Appliance Configuration

The Safe@Office appliance provides the following ways of backing up and restoring its
configuration:
• Backup and restore on your computer
You can export the Safe@Office appliance configuration to a *.cfg file on your
computer, and use this file to backup and restore Safe@Office appliance settings, as
needed.
The file includes all of your settings, except for the security policy and certificate.
• Backup and restore on a USB flash drive
You can back up the appliance configuration and device certificate to a USB flash drive.
You can then restore the Safe@Office appliance settings from the USB flash drive as
needed.
This method requires a USB port on your appliance.

Note: In both cases, the configuration file is saved as a textual CLI script. If desired, you
can edit the file. For a full explanation of the CLI script format and the supported CLI
commands, see the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

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Backing Up the Appliance Configuration

Exporting the Appliance Configuration to Your Computer

To export the Safe@Office appliance configuration to your computer

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
2. Click Export.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
3. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
4. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
5. Type a name for the configuration file and click Save.
The *.cfg configuration file is created and saved to the specified directory.
You can now import the configuration file as needed. See Importing the Appliance
Configuration from Your Computer on page 753.

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Backing Up the Appliance Configuration to a USB Flash Drive

The USB flash drive must have at least 64MB of free space.

Note: Some USB flash drives may not be supported by the appliance.

To backup the appliance configuration to a USB flash drive

1. Connect a USB flash drive to one of your Safe@Office appliance's USB ports.
For information on locating the USB ports, see Introduction on page 1.
2. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
3. Click Backup/Restore.
The Backup/Restore Wizard opens displaying the Step 1: Select Action dialog box.

4. Click Backup this gateway to a storage device.

5. Click Next.

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The Safe@Office appliance creates the folder <MACAddress> on the USB flash
drive, where <MACAddress> is the appliance's MAC address, and writes the
following files to this folder:
• embeddedngx.cfg
• embeddedngx.p12
The Step 2: Backup Complete screen appears.

6. Click Finish.
You can now restore the configuration from the USB flash drive as needed. See
Restoring the Appliance Configuration from a USB Flash Drive on page 755.

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Restoring the Appliance Configuration

Importing the Appliance Configuration from Your Computer

To import the appliance configuration from your computer

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
2. Click Import.
The Import Settings page appears.

3. Do one of the following:

• In the Import Settings field, type the full path to the configuration file.
Or
• Click Browse, and browse to the configuration file.

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4. Click Upload.
A confirmation message appears.
5. Click OK.
The Safe@Office appliance settings are imported.
The Import Settings page displays the configuration file's content and the result of
implementing each configuration command.

Note: If the appliance's IP address changed as a result of the configuration import, your
computer may be disconnected from the network; therefore you may not be able to
see the results.

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Restoring the Appliance Configuration from a USB Flash Drive

To restore the appliance configuration from a USB flash drive

1. Connect a USB flash drive to one of your Safe@Office appliance's USB ports.
For information on locating the USB ports, see Introduction on page 1.
2. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
3. Click Backup/Restore.
The Backup/Restore Wizard opens displaying the Step 1: Select Action dialog box.
4. Click Restore this gateway from a storage device.
5. Click Next.
The Safe@Office appliance is restored from the <MACAddress> folder on the USB
flash drive, where <MACAddress> is the appliance's MAC address. This may take
some time.
The Step 2: Restore Complete screen appears displaying the configuration file's content
and the result of implementing each configuration command.

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Note: If the appliance's IP address changed as a result of the configuration import, your
computer may be disconnected from the network; therefore you may not be able to
see the results.
6. Click Finish.

Using Rapid Deployment

Safe@Office appliances are shipped with a specific firmware and group of settings that
represent the appliance's default state. When installing a new appliance, you can configure
different settings and install new firmware versions as needed; however, this can be
time-consuming. Rapid deployment avoids this hassle, by allowing you to load the
following settings from a USB flash drive during product initialization:
• The primary firmware
• The backup firmware
• The configuration file
• The default configuration file
The default configuration file contains settings that represent the desired appliance
default state. The settings in the default configuration file become the appliance's new
default settings and are retained even after a reset to defaults operation.

Important: The default configuration file cannot be cleared by performing a Reset to

Defaults operation. It can only be cleared by loading an empty default configuration
file.

• The certificate
Rapid deployment can be used to configure several appliances in succession. If multiple
appliances share a group of settings, you can use rapid deployment to configure each
appliance with both the shared settings and the appliance-specific settings, all in one action.
For example, before shipping appliances to your company’s branch offices, you can quickly
configure all of the appliances with the corporate security policy and VPN settings, as well
as with branch-specific settings.

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Preparing the USB Flash Drive for Rapid Deployment

Before performing a rapid deployment, you must load the USB flash drive with the files you
want to install on the appliance(s).

To prepare the USB flash drive

1. For each appliance you want to deploy, create a folder named
<MACAddress>, where <MACAddress> is the appliance’s MAC address,
and the colons are replaced by underscores.
For example, if the appliance's MAC address is 00:11:22:33:44:55, the folder name
should be 00_11_22_33_44_55.
2. If you would like to deploy multiple appliances that share settings, create a
folder named deploy.
3. Prepare the files that you want to install on the appliances.
The files must be named according to the following table.
4. Add files containing settings that should be shared by all of the appliances to the
deploy folder.
5. For each appliance, add files containing settings that are specific to the
appliance to the folder named after the appliance's MAC address.
For example, if you want two Safe@Office appliances to share the same primary firmware
but to have different configuration files, you must prepare a single primary.firm file
and add it to the deploy folder. Then you must prepare two different
embeddedngx.cfg configuration files, and add one to each appliance's folder.

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Table 158: Rapid Deployment File Names

This file... Should be named...

The primary firmware primary.firm / primary.img

The backup firmware secondary.firm / secondary.img

The configuration file embeddedngx.cfg

The default configuration file preset.cfg

The certificate embeddedngx.p12

Performing a Rapid Deployment

You must perform the following procedure on each Safe@Office appliance you want to
deploy.

To perform a rapid deployment

1. Reset the Safe@Office appliance to its default settings.
See Resetting the Safe@Office Appliance to Defaults on page 759.
2. Disconnect the Safe@Office appliance from its power adapter.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the appliance’s USB port.
For information on locating the USB ports, see Introduction on page 1.
4. Reconnect the Embedded NGX appliance to its power adapter.
The following things happen:
• The PWR/SEC LED flashes quickly in green, signaling that rapid deployment is
in progress.
• The file results-<MACAddress>.log is created in the USB flash drive's
root folder, where <MACAddress> is the appliance's MAC address.

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• If the deploy folder exists, the appliance loads shared settings from it. The
appliance then loads its private settings from the folder named after its MAC
address.
Note: If the appliance loads an updated firmware file, the appliance restarts and
then continues the rapid deployment process. Do not disconnect the USB flash
drive until the process is complete.

• If an error occurs during the rapid deployment process, the PWR/SEC LED
blinks quickly in red, the errors are logged to the Event Log, and rapid
deployment continues.
• When rapid deployment is complete, the PWR/SEC LED is a constant green.
5. To check the results of rapid deployment, in the USB flash drive's root folder,
open the file results-<MACAddress>.log.
Settings that loaded successfully are marked as "ok", and settings that failed to load are
marked as "failed".

Resetting the Safe@Office Appliance to Defaults

You can reset the Safe@Office appliance to its default settings. When you reset your
Safe@Office appliance, it reverts to the state it was originally in when you purchased it.

Warning: This operation erases all your settings and password information. You will have
to set a new password and reconfigure your Safe@Office appliance for Internet
connection. For information on performing these tasks, see Setting Up the
Safe@Office Appliance on page 107.

This operation also resets your appliance to its default Product Key. Therefore, if you
upgraded your license, you should save your Product Key before resetting to defaults.
You can view the installed Product Key by in the Safe@Office Licensing Wizard. For
information on accessing this wizard, see Upgrading Your License on page 718.

You can reset the Safe@Office appliance to defaults via the Web management interface
(software) or by manually pressing the Reset button (hardware) located at the back of the
Safe@Office appliance.

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When resetting the appliance via the Safe@Office Portal, you can choose to keep the current
firmware or to revert to the firmware version that shipped with the Safe@Office appliance.
In contrast, using the Reset button automatically reverts the firmware version.

To reset the Safe@Office appliance to factory defaults via the Web interface
1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
2. Click Factory Settings.
A confirmation message appears.

3. To revert to the firmware version that shipped with the appliance, select the
check box.
4. Click OK.

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• The Please Wait screen appears.

• The Safe@Office appliance returns to its factory defaults.

• The Safe@Office appliance is restarted.
This may take a few minutes.
• The Login page appears.

To reset the Safe@Office appliance to factory defaults using the Reset button
1. Make sure the Safe@Office appliance is powered on.
2. Using a pointed object, press the RESET button on the back of the Safe@Office
appliance steadily for seven seconds and then release it.
3. Allow the Safe@Office appliance to boot-up until the system is ready.
For information on the appliance's front and rear panels, see the Getting to Know Your
Appliance section in Introduction on page 1.

Warning: If you choose to reset the Safe@Office appliance by disconnecting the power
cable and then reconnecting it, be sure to leave the Safe@Office appliance
disconnected for at least three seconds. Disconnecting and reconnecting the power
without waiting might cause permanent damage.

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Running Diagnostics

You can view technical information about your Safe@Office appliance’s hardware,
firmware, license, network status, and Service Center.
This information is useful for troubleshooting. You can export it to an *.html file and send it
to technical support.

To view diagnostic information

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Tools tab.
The Tools page appears.
2. Click Diagnostics.
Technical information about your Safe@Office appliance appears in a new window.
3. To save the displayed information to an *.html file:
a. Click Save.
A standard File Download dialog box appears.
b. Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
c. Browse to a destination directory of your choice.
d. Type a name for the configuration file and click Save.
The *.html file is created and saved to the specified directory.
4. To refresh the contents of the window, click Refresh.
The contents are refreshed.
5. To close the window, click Close.

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Rebooting the Safe@Office Appliance

If your Safe@Office appliance is not functioning properly, rebooting it may solve the
problem.

To reboot the Safe@Office appliance

1. Click Setup in the main menu, and click the Firmware tab.
The Firmware page appears.
2. Click Restart.
A confirmation message appears.
3. Click OK.
• The Please Wait screen appears.

• The Safe@Office appliance is restarted.

This may take a few minutes.
• The Login page appears.

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Chapter 24

Using Network Printers

This chapter describes how to set up and use network printers.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Overview ..................................................................................................765
Setting Up Network Printers.....................................................................766
Configuring Computers to Use Network Printers.....................................769
Viewing Network Printers ........................................................................786
Changing Network Printer Ports...............................................................787
Resetting Network Printers .......................................................................788

Overview
Some Safe@Office models include a built-in print server, enabling you to connect
USB-based printers to the appliance and share them across the network.

Note: When using computers with a Windows 2000/XP/Vista operating system, the
Safe@Office appliance supports connecting up to four USB-based printers to the
appliance. When using computers with a MAC OS-X operating system, the
Safe@Office appliance supports connecting one printer.
The appliance automatically detects printers as they are plugged in, and they immediately
become available for printing. Usually, no special configuration is required on the
Safe@Office appliance.

Note: The Safe@Office print server supports printing via "all-in-one" printers. Copying
and scanning functions are not supported.

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Setting Up Network Printers

To set up a network printer

1. Connect the network printer to the Safe@Office appliance.
See Connecting the Appliance to Network Printers on page 103.
2. Turn the printer on.
3. In the Safe@Office Portal, click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports
tab.
The Ports page appears.

4. Next to USB, click Edit.

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The USB Devices page appears. If the Safe@Office appliance detected the printer, the
printer is listed on the page.

If the printer is not listed, check that you connected the printer correctly, then click
Refresh to refresh the page.
5. Next to the printer, click Edit.

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The Printer Setup page appears.

6. Write down the port number allocated to the printer.

The port number appears in the Printer Server TCP Port field. You will need this number
later, when configuring computers to use the network printer.
7. To change the port number, do the following:
a. Type the desired port number in the Printer Server TCP Port field.

Note: Printer port numbers may not overlap, and must be high ports.

b. Click Apply.
You may want to change the port number if, for example, the printer you are setting up
is intended to replace another printer. In this case, you should change the replacement
printer's port number to the old printer's port number, and you can skip the next step.
8. Configure each computer from which you want to enable printing to the
network printer.

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See Configuring Computers to Use Network Printers on page 769.

Configuring Computers to Use Network Printers

Perform the relevant procedure on each computer from which you want to enable printing
via the Safe@Office print server to a network printer.

Windows Vista
This procedure is relevant for computers with a Windows Vista operating system.

To configure a computer to use a network printer

1. If the computer for which you want to enable printing is located on the WAN,
create an Allow rule for connections from the computer to This Gateway.
See Adding and Editing Rules on page 402.
2. Click Start > Control Panel.

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The Control Panel window opens.

3. Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer.

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The Printers screen appears.

4. Click Add a printer.

The Add Printer wizard opens displaying the Choose a local or network printer screen.

5. Click Add a local printer.

6. Click Next.

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The Choose a printer port dialog box appears.

7. Click Create a new port.

8. In the Type of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port.
9. Click Next.
The Type a printer hostname or IP address dialog box appears.

10. In the Device type drop-down list, select Autodetect.

11. In the Hostname or IP address field, type the Safe@Office appliance's LAN IP
address, or "my.firewall".
You can find the LAN IP address in the Safe@Office Portal, under Network > My
Network.

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12. In the Port name field, type the port name.

13. Select the Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use check box.
14. Click Next.
The following things happen:
• If Windows cannot identify your printer, the Additional Port Information
Required dialog box appears.

Do the following:
1) Click Custom.
2) Click Settings.
The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor dialog box opens.

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3) In the Protocol area, make sure that Raw is selected.

4) In the Port Number field, type the printer's port number, as shown in
the Printers page.
5) Click OK.
6) Click Next.
• The Install the printer driver dialog box displayed.

15. Do one of the following:

• Use the lists to select the printer's manufacturer and model.
• If your printer does not appear in the lists, insert the CD that came with your
printer in the computer's CD-ROM drive, and click Have Disk.
16. Click Next.
17. Complete the remaining dialog boxes in the wizard as desired, and click Finish.
The printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window.
18. Right-click the printer and click Properties in the popup menu.
The printer's Properties dialog box opens.
19. In the Ports tab, in the list box, select the port you added.

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The port's name is IP_<LAN IP address>.

20. Click OK.

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Windows 2000/XP
This procedure is relevant for computers with a Windows 2000/XP operating system.

To configure a computer to use a network printer

1. If the computer for which you want to enable printing is located on the WAN,
create an Allow rule for connections from the computer to This Gateway.
See Adding and Editing Rules on page 402.
2. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
The Control Panel window opens.
3. Click Printers and Faxes.
The Printers and Faxes window opens.
4. Right-click in the window, and click Add Printer in the popup menu.
The Add Printer Wizard opens with the Welcome dialog box displayed.

5. Click Next.

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The Local or Network Printer dialog box appears.

6. Click Local printer attached to this computer.

Note: Do not select the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box.

7. Click Next.
The Select a Printer Port dialog box appears.

8. Click Create a new port.

9. In the Type of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port.
10. Click Next.

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The Add Standard TCP/IP Port Wizard opens with the Welcome dialog box displayed.

11. Click Next.

The Add Port dialog box appears.

12. In the Printer Name or IP Address field, type the Safe@Office appliance's LAN
IP address, or "my.firewall".
You can find the LAN IP address in the Safe@Office Portal, under Network > My
Network.
The Port Name field is filled in automatically.
13. Click Next.

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The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens, with the Additional Port Information
Required dialog box displayed.

14. Click Custom.

15. Click Settings.
The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor dialog box opens.

16. In the Port Number field, type the printer's port number, as shown in the Printers
page.
17. In the Protocol area, make sure that Raw is selected.
18. Click OK.
The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard reappears.

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19. Click Next.

The Completing the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard dialog box appears.

20. Click Finish.

The Add Printer Wizard reappears, with the Install Printer Software dialog box displayed.

21. Do one of the following:

• Use the lists to select the printer's manufacturer and model.
• If your printer does not appear in the lists, insert the CD that came with your
printer in the computer's CD-ROM drive, and click Have Disk.
22. Click Next.
23. Complete the remaining dialog boxes in the wizard as desired, and click Finish.
The printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window.

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24. Right-click the printer and click Properties in the popup menu.
The printer's Properties dialog box opens.
25. In the Ports tab, in the list box, select the port you added.
The port's name is IP_<LAN IP address>.

26. Click OK.

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MAC OS-X
This procedure is relevant for computers with the latest version of the MAC OS-X operating
system.

Note: This procedure may not apply to earlier MAC OS-X versions.

To configure a computer to use a network printer

1. If the computer for which you want to enable printing is located on the WAN,
create an Allow rule for connections from the computer to This Gateway.
See Adding and Editing Rules on page 402.
2. Choose Apple -> System Preferences.
The System Preferences window appears.

3. Click Show All to display all categories.

4. In the Hardware area, click Print & Fax.

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The Print & Fax window appears.

5. In the Printing tab, click Set Up Printers.

The Printer List window appears.

6. Click Add.

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New fields appear.

7. In the first drop-down list, select IP Printing.

8. In the Printer Type drop-down list, select Socket/HP Jet Direct.
9. In the Printer Address field, type the Safe@Office appliance's LAN IP address,
or "my.firewall".
You can find the LAN IP address in the Safe@Office Portal, under Network > My
Network.
10. In the Queue Name field, type the name of the required printer queue.
For example, the printer queue name for HP printers is RAW.
11. In the Printer Model list, select the desired printer type.

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A list of models appears.

12. In the Model Name list, select the desired model.

13. Click Add.
The new printer appears in the Printer List window.

14. In the Printer List window, select the newly added printer, and click Make
Default.

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Viewing Network Printers

To view network printers

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Next to USB, click Edit.
The USB Devices page appears, displaying a list of connected printers.
For each printer, the model, serial number, and status is displayed.
A printer can have the following statuses:
• Initialize. The printer is initializing.
• Ready. The printer is ready.
• Not Ready. The printer is not ready. For example, it may be out of paper.
• Printing. The printer is processing a print job.
• Restarting. The printer server is restarting.
• Fail. An error occurred. See the Event Log for details (Viewing the Event Log
on page 377).
3. To refresh the display, click Refresh.

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Changing Network Printer Ports

When you set up a new network printer, the Safe@Office appliance automatically assigns a
port number to the printer. If you want to use a different port number, you can easily change
it, as described in Setting Up Network Printers on page 766.
However, you may sometimes need to change the port number after completing printer
setup. For example, you may want to replace a malfunctioning network printer, with another
existing network printer, without reconfiguring the client computers. To do this, you must
change the replacement printer's port number to the malfunctioning printer's port number, as
described below.

Note: Each printer port number must be different, and must be a high port.

To change a printer's port

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Next to USB, click Edit.
The USB Devices page appears, displaying a list of connected printers.
3. Next to the desired printer, click Edit.
The Printer Setup page appears.
4. In the printer's Printer Server TCP Port field, type the desired port number.
5. Click Apply.

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Resetting Network Printers

You can cause a network printer to restart the current print job, by resetting the network
printer. You may want to do this if the print job has stalled.

To reset a network printer

1. Click Network in the main menu, and click the Ports tab.
The Ports page appears.
2. Next to USB, click Edit.
The USB Devices page appears, displaying a list of connected printers.
3. Next to the desired printer, click Reset Server.
The network printer's current print job is restarted.

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Chapter 25

Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to common problems you may encounter while using the
Safe@Office appliance.

Note: For information on troubleshooting wireless connectivity, see

Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity on page 340.

This chapter includes the following topics:

Connectivity ............................................................................................ 789
Service Center and Upgrades ................................................................... 793
Other Problems ........................................................................................ 794

Connectivity
I cannot access the Internet. What should I do?
• Verify that the Safe@Office appliance is operating. If not, check the power
connection to the Safe@Office appliance.
• Check if the LED for the WAN port is green. If not, check the network cable to the
modem and make sure the modem is turned on.
• Check if the LED for the LAN port used by your computer is green. If not, check
if the network cable linking your computer to the Safe@Office appliance is
connected properly. Try replacing the cable or connecting it to a different LAN
port.
• Using your Web browser, go to http://my.firewall and see whether "Connected"
appears on the Status Bar. Make sure that your Safe@Office appliance network
settings are configured as per your ISP directions.
• Check your TCP/IP configuration according to Installing and Setting up the
Safe@Office Appliance on page 85.
• If Web Filtering or Email Filtering are on, try turning them off.

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• Check if you have defined firewall rules which block your Internet connectivity.
• Check with your ISP for possible service outage.
• Check whether you are exceeding the maximum number of computers allowed by
your license, by viewing the My Computers page.
I cannot access my DSL broadband connection. What should I do?
DSL equipment comes in two flavors: bridges (commonly known as DSL modems) and
routers. Some DSL equipment can be configured to work both ways.
• If you connect to your ISP using a PPPoE or PPTP dialer defined in your
operating system, your equipment is most likely configured as a DSL bridge.
Configure a PPPoE or PPTP type DSL connection.
• If you were not instructed to configure a dialer in your operating system, your
equipment is most likely configured as a DSL router. Configure a LAN
connection, even if you are using a DSL connection.
For instructions, see Configuring the Internet Connection on page 123.
I cannot access my Cable broadband connection. What should I do?
• Some cable ISPs require you to register the MAC address of the device behind the
cable modem. You may need to clone your Ethernet adapter MAC address onto
the Safe@Office appliance. For instructions, see Configuring the Internet
Connection on page 123.
• Some cable ISPs require using a hostname for the connection. Try reconfiguring
your Internet connection and specifying a hostname. For further information, see
Configuring the Internet Connection on page 123.

I cannot access my ADSL connection from an ADSL appliance. What should I do?
• Check that a micro-filter is used on all the phone sockets on the line (required in
most locations).
• Check that the DSL Standard setting configured for your appliance is compatible
with your service provider. You can view this setting in the Network > Internet
Setup page.
• Advanced ADSL configuration fine tuning options are available via the CLI. For
information, refer to the Embedded NGX CLI Reference Guide.

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I cannot access http://my.firewall or http://my.vpn. What should I do?

• Verify that the Safe@Office appliance is operating.
• Check if the LED for the LAN port used by your computer is green. If not, check
if the network cable linking your computer to the Safe@Office appliance is
connected properly.
• By default, unencrypted HTTP access is not allowed from the wireless LAN to
http://my.firewall or http://my.vpn. Therefore, if you are connecting from the
wireless LAN, try connecting to https://my.firewall instead.
• Try surfing to 192.168.10.1 instead of to my.firewall.

Note: 192.168.10 is the default value, and it may vary if you changed it in the My Network
page.

• Check your TCP/IP configuration according to Installing and Setting up the

Safe@Office Appliance on page 85.
• Restart your Safe@Office appliance and your broadband modem by
disconnecting the power and reconnecting after 5 seconds.
• If your Web browser is configured to use an HTTP proxy to access the
Internet, add my.firewall or my.vpn to your proxy exceptions list.

My network seems extremely slow. What should I do?

• The Ethernet cables may be faulty. For proper operation, the Safe@Office
appliance requires STP CAT5 (Shielded Twisted Pair Category 5) Ethernet
cables. Make sure that this specification is printed on your cables.
• Your Ethernet card may be faulty or incorrectly configured. Try replacing your
Ethernet card.
• There may be an IP address conflict in your network. Check that the TCP/IP
settings of all your computers are configured to obtain an IP address
automatically.
I changed the network settings to incorrect values and am unable to correct my error. What
should I do?
Reset the network to its default settings using the button on the back of the Safe@Office
appliance unit. See Resetting the Safe@Office Appliance to Defaults on page 759.

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I am using the Safe@Office appliance behind another NAT device, and I am having problems
with some applications. What should I do?
By default, the Safe@Office appliance performs Network Address Translation (NAT). It is
possible to use the Safe@Office appliance behind another device that performs NAT, such
as a DSL router or Wireless router, but the device will block all incoming connections from
reaching your Safe@Office appliance.
To fix this problem, do ONE of the following. (The solutions are listed in order of
preference.)
• Consider whether you really need the router. The Safe@Office appliance can be
used as a replacement for your router, unless you need it for some additional
functionality that it provides.
• If possible, disable NAT in the router. Refer to the router’s documentation for
instructions on how to do this.
• If the router has a “DMZ Computer” or “Exposed Host” option, set it to the
Safe@Office appliance’s external IP address.
• Open the following ports in the NAT device:
• UDP 9281/9282
• UDP 500
• UDP 2746
• TCP 256
• TCP 264
• ESP IP protocol 50
• TCP 981
I cannot receive audio or video calls through the Safe@Office appliance. What should I do?
To enable audio/video, you must configure an IP Telephony (H.323) virtual server. For
instructions, see Configuring Servers on page 395.
I run a public Web server at home but it cannot be accessed from the Internet. What should I
do?
Configure a virtual Web Server. For instructions, see Configuring Servers on page 395.

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I cannot connect to the LAN network from the DMZ or primary WLAN network. What should I
do?
By default, connections from the DMZ or primary WLAN network to the LAN network are
blocked. To allow traffic from the DMZ or primary WLAN to the LAN, configure
appropriate firewall rules. For instructions, see Using Rules on page 398.

Service Center and Upgrades

I have exceeded my node limit. What does this mean? What should I do?
Your Product Key specifies a maximum number of nodes that you may connect to the
Safe@Office appliance.
The Safe@Office appliance tracks the cumulative number of nodes on the internal network
that have communicated through the firewall. When the Safe@Office appliance encounters
an IP address that exceeds the licensed node limit, the My Computers page displays a
warning message and marks nodes over the node limit in red. These nodes will not be able to
access the Internet through the Safe@Office appliance, but will be protected. The Event Log
page also warns you that you have exceeded the node limit.
To upgrade your Safe@Office appliance to support more nodes, purchase a new Product
Key. Contact your reseller for upgrade information.
While trying to connect to a Service Center, I received the message “The Service Center did not
respond”. What should I do?
• If you are using a Service Center other than the Check Point Service Center, check
that the Service Center IP address is typed correctly.
• The Safe@Office appliance connects to the Service Center using UDP ports
9281/9282. If the Safe@Office appliance is installed behind another firewall,
make sure that these ports are open.

I purchased an advanced Safe@Office model, but I only have the functionality of a simpler
Safe@Office model. What should I do?
Your have not installed your product key. For further information, see Upgrading Your
Software Product on page 718.

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Other Problems
I have forgotten my password. What should I do?
Reset your Safe@Office appliance to factory defaults using the Reset button as detailed in
Resetting the Safe@Office Appliance to Defaults on page 759.
Why are the date and time displayed incorrectly?
You can adjust the time on the Setup page's Tools tab. For information, see Setting the Time
on the Appliance on page 732.
I cannot use a certain network application. What should I do?
Look at the Event Log page. If it lists blocked attacks, do the following:
• Set the Safe@Office appliance's firewall level to Low and try again.
• If the application still does not work, set the computer on which you want to use
the application to be the exposed host.
For instructions, see Defining an Exposed Host.
When you have finished using the application, make sure to clear the exposed host setting,
otherwise your security might be compromised.
In the Safe@Office Portal, I do not see the pop-up windows that the guide describes. What
should I do?
Disable any pop-up blockers for http://my.firewall.

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Specifications
This chapter includes the following topics:
Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 795
CE Declaration of Conformity ................................................................. 805

Technical Specifications
Safe@Office 1000N and 1000NW
ADSL Model Attributes
Table 159: Safe@Office ADSL Model Attributes

Attribute Safe@Office 1000N ADSL Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL

SBXNDEF-100-2 SBXNWDE-100-2

Physical Attributes

Dimensions 20 x 3.1 x 12.8 cm 20 x 3.1 x 12.8 cm

(width x height x depth)

Weight 805g. (full / packaged 1560g) 850g. (full / packaged 1625g)

Retail Box Dimensions 290 x 250 x 80 mm 290 x 250 x 80 mm

(width x height x depth)

Power Adapter Unit

Power Adapter Nominal In: 100~240VAC @ 0.65A In: 100~240VAC @ 0.65A

Input

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Power Adapter Nominal 12VDC @ 2 A 12VDC @ 2 A

Output

Max. Power 15W 15W

Consumption
20W (including USB devices) 20W (including USB devices)

Environmental
Conditions

Temperature: -20ºC ~ 70ºC -20ºC ~ 70ºC

Storage/Transport

Temperature: Operation 0ºC ~ 35ºC 0ºC ~ 35ºC

Humidity: 10 ~ 90% / 10 ~ 90% 10 ~ 90% / 10 ~ 90%

Storage/Operation
(non-condensed) (non-condensed)

Applicable Standards

Safety UL/cUL, CB, CE, LVD UL/cUL, CB, CE, LVD

Quality ISO9001, ISO14001 ISO9001, ISO14001

EMC CE, FCC Part 15B, ICES-003 CE, FCC Part 15B, ICES-003

Reliability EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3 EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3

IEC 60068-2 IEC 60068-2

Environment RoHS & WEEE, China RoHS RoHS & WEEE, China RoHS

MTBF (hours) 100,000 hours at 25ºC 100,000 hours at 25ºC

RF N/A CE R&TTE, FCC Part 15C

Telecom TBR21, FCC Part 68, IC CS03 TBR21, FCC Part 68, IC CS03

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Non-ADSL Model Attributes

Table 160: Safe@Office Non-ADSL Model Attributes

Attribute Safe@Office 1000N Safe@Office 1000NW

SBXN-100-1 SBXNW-100-1

Physical Attributes

Dimensions 20 x 3.1 x 12.8 cm 20 x 3.1 x 12.8 cm

(width x height x depth)
(7.87 x 1.22 x 5.04 inches) (7.87 x 1.22 x 5.04 inches)

(excluding antenna connectors)

Weight 750g. (full / packaged 1505g) 770g. (full / packaged 1545g)

Retail Box Dimensions 290 x 250 x 80 mm 290 x 250 x 80 mm

(width x height x depth) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches)

Power Adapter Unit

Power Adapter Nominal In: 100~240VAC @ 0.65A In: 100~240VAC @ 0.65A

Input

Power Adapter Nominal 12VDC @ 2 A 12VDC @ 2 A

Output

Max. Power 12W 16W

Consumption
21W (including USB devices)

Environmental
Conditions

Temperature: -20÷C ~ 70÷C -20÷C ~ 70÷C

Storage/Transport

Temperature: Operation 0÷C ~ 35÷C 0÷C ~ 35÷C

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Humidity: 10 ~ 90% / 10 ~ 90% 10 ~ 90% / 10 ~ 90%

Storage/Operation
(non-condensed) (non-condensed)

Applicable Standards

Safety cULus, CB, CE, LVD cULus, CB, CE, LVD

Quality ISO9001, ISO 14001, TL9000 ISO9001, ISO 14001, TL9000

EMC CE, FCC 15B CE, FCC 15B

Reliability EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3 EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3

Environment RoHS & WEEE, China RoHS RoHS & WEEE, China RoHS

MTBF (hours) 100,000 hours at 25÷C 100,000 hours at 25÷C

RF N/A CE R&TTE .FCC15C,TELCO

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Wireless Attributes
Table 161: Safe@Office Wireless Attributes

Attribute Safe@Office 1000NW SBXNW-100-1

Safe@Office 1000NW ADSL SBXNWDE-100-2

Operation Frequency 2.412-2.484 MHz

Transmission Power
Mode dBm mW

802.11b 16 40mW

802.11g 11 (54Mbps), 16 13mW (54Mbps),

(6Mbps) 40mW (6Mbps)

802.11n (HT20) 9 (MCS7, MCS15), 8mW (MCS7,

16 (MCS0) MCS15), 40mW
(MCS0)

802.11n (HT40) 8 (MCS7, MCS15), 6.3mW (MCS7,

16 (MCS0) MCS15), 40mW
(MCS0)

50mW Max

Modulation OFDM, DSSS, 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK

WPA Authentication EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP (EAP-GTC), PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)

Modes

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Safe@Office 500 and 500W

Table 162: Safe@Office ADSL Models Attributes

Attribute Safe@Office 500 ADSL Safe@Office 500W ADSL

SBXD-166LHGE-5 SBXWD-166LHGE-5

Physical Attributes

Dimensions 200 x 33 x 122 mm 200 x 33 x 130 mm

(width x height x depth) (7.87 x 1.3 x 4.8 inches) (7.87 x 1.3 x 5.12 inches)

(incl. antenna connectors)

Weight 660 g (1.46 lbs) 694 g (1.53 lbs)

Retail Box Dimensions 290 x 250 x 80 mm 290 x 250 x 80 mm

(width x height x depth) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches)

5V Power Adapter Unit

Power Adapter Nominal In: 100~240VAC @ 0.5A In: 100~240VAC @ 0.5A

Input

Power Adapter Nominal 5V DC @ 3.3A 5V DC @ 3.3A

Output

Max. Power 8.5W 10.5W

Consumption
13.5W (including USB devices) 15.5W (including USB devices)

Environmental
Conditions

Temperature: -5÷C ~ 80÷ C -5÷C ~ 80÷C

Storage/Transport

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Temperature: Operation 0÷C ~ 40÷C 0÷C ~ 40÷C

Humidity: 10 ~ 95% / 10 ~ 90% 10 ~ 95% / 10 ~ 90%

Storage/Operation
(non-condensed) (non-condensed)

Applicable Standards

Safety cULus, CB, LVD cULus, CB, LVD

Quality ISO9001, ISO 14001, TL9000 ISO9001, ISO 14001, TL9000

EMC CE . FCC 15B.VCCI CE . FCC 15B.VCCI

Reliability EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3 EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3

Environment RoHS & WEEE RoHS & WEEE

ADSL FCC Part 68.CS03 FCC Part 68.CS03

RF N/A FCC15C, TELCO

Table 163: Safe@Office Non-ADSL Models Attributes

Attribute Safe@Office 500 Safe@Office 500W

SBX-166LHGE-5 SBXW-166LHGE-5

Physical Attributes

Dimensions 200 x 33 x 122 mm 200 x 33 x 130 mm

(width x height x depth) (7.87 x 1.3 x 4.8 inches) (7.87 x 1.3 x 5.12 inches)

(incl. antenna connectors)

Weight 580 g (1.28 lbs) 635 g (1.40 lbs)

Retail Box Dimensions 290 x 250 x 80 mm 290 x 250 x 80 mm

(width x height x depth) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches)

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5V Power Adapter Unit

Power Adapter Nominal In: 100~240VAC @ 0.5A In: 100~240VAC @ 0.5A

Input

Power Adapter Nominal 9VAC @ 1.5 A 12VDC @ 1.5 A

Output
OR:

12VDC @ 1.5 A

Max. Power 4.5W 6.5W

Consumption
11.5W (including USB devices)

Environmental
Conditions

Temperature: -5÷C ~ 80÷C -5÷C ~ 80÷C

Storage/Transport

Temperature: Operation 0÷C ~ 40÷C 0÷C ~ 40÷C

Humidity: 10 ~ 95% / 10 ~ 90% 10 ~ 95% / 10 ~ 90%

Storage/Operation
(non-condensed) (non-condensed)

Applicable Standards

Safety cULus, CB, LVD cULus, CB, LVD

Quality ISO9001, ISO 14001, TL9000 ISO9001, ISO 14001, TL9000

EMC CE . FCC 15B.VCCI CE . FCC 15B.VCCI

Reliability EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3 EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3

Environment RoHS & WEEE RoHS & WEEE

MTBF (hours) 68,000 hours at 30÷C 68,000 hours at 30÷C

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RF N/A FCC15C,TELCO

Table 164:

Table 165: Safe@Office Non-ADSL Models Attributes

Attribute Safe@Office 500 Safe@Office 500W

SBX-166LHGE-6 SBXW-166LHGE-6

Physical Attributes

Dimensions 200 x 32 x 128 mm 200 x 32 x 128 mm

(width x height x depth) (7.87 x 1.26 x 5.04 inches) (7.87 x 1.26 x 5.04 inches)

Weight 675 g (1.49 lbs) 685 g (1.51 lbs)

Retail Box Dimensions 290 x 250 x 80 mm 290 x 250 x 80 mm

(width x height x depth) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches) (11.42 x 9.84 x 3.15 inches)

Retail box weight 1.36 kg (3 lbs) 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs)

5V Power Adapter Unit

Power Adapter Nominal 100 to 240 Vac 100 to 240 Vac

Input 50 to 60 Hz 50 to 60 Hz

Power Adapter Nominal 12VDC @ 1.5 A 12VDC @ 1.5 A

Output

Max. Power 15W 15W

Consumption
20W (including USB devices)

Environmental Conditions

Temperature: -20ºC ~ 65ºC -20ºC ~ 65ºC

Storage/Transport

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Temperature: Operation 0ºC ~ 40ºC 0ºC ~ 40ºC

Humidity: 10% ~ 85% 10% ~ 85%

Storage/Operation
(non-condensed) (non-condensed)

Applicable Standards

Safety IEC 60950, EN 60950 IEC 60950, EN 60950

Quality ISO 9001, 9002, 14001 ISO 9001, 9002, 14001

EMC FCC part 15B FCC Part 15 B & C

VCCI V-3/V-4 AS/NZS 4268: 2003 A1

DGT

Reliability EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3 EN 300 019 - 1, 2, 3

Environment RoHS & WEEE RoHS & WEEE

MTBF (hours) 68,000 hours at 30ºC 68,000 hours at 30ºC

RF N/A CE, FCC15C, TELCO

Wireless Attributes
Table 166: Safe@Office Wireless Attributes

Attribute All Wireless Models

Operation Frequency 2.412-2.484 MHz

Transmission Power 79.4 mW

Modulation OFDM, DSSS, 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK

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WPA Authentication EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP (EAP-GTC), PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2)

Modes

CE Declaration of Conformity
CE
Check Point is committed to protecting the environment. Safe@Office unified threat
management appliances are compliant with the RoHS Directive, meeting the European
Union's strict restrictions on hazardous substances.
RoHS & WEEE Declaration and Certification
The Safe@Office appliance has been verified to comply with the following directives,
throughout the design, development, and supply chain stages:
• Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27 January 2003, on
the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (RoHS – 2002/95/EC)
• Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27 January 2003, on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2002/96/CE)
For a copy of the original signed declaration (in full conformance with EN45014), contact
SofaWare technical support at www.sofaware.com/support.
SofaWare Technologies Ltd., 3 Hilazon St., Ramat-Gan Israel, hereby declares that this
equipment is in conformity with the essential requirements specified in Article 3.1 (a) and
3.1 (b) of:
• Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive)
• Directive 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive – LVD)
• Directive 99/05/EEC (Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment Directive)
In accordance with the following standards:

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Table 167: Safe@Office CE Compliance Standards

Attribute 500 500 ADSL 500W ADSL 500W

H/W Model SBX-166LHGE-5 SBX-166LHGE-5 SBX-166LHGE-5 SBX-166LHGE-6

EMC: V V V V

EN 55022 V V V

EN 50081-1 V

EN 50082-1 V

EN V V V V
61000-3-2

EN V V V V
61000-3-3

EN 55024 V V V V

CISPR 22 V V V V

Safety: V V V V

EN 60950 V V V V

IEC 60950 V V V V

Telecom: V V

ITU-T V V
G.992.1, .2,
.3*, .4*

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Attribute 500 500 ADSL 500W ADSL 500W

ETSI TS 101 V V
388

ITU-T G.703 V V

ITU-T G.704 V V

RF: V

EN 300 328 V

EN 301 V
489-1

EN 301 V
489-17

EN 50385 V

Table 168: Safe@Office CE Compliance Standards

Attribute 1000N 1000NW 1000N ADSL 1000NW ADSL

H/W Model SBXN-100-1 SBXNW-100-1 SBXNDEF-100-2 SBXNWDE-100-2

EMC:

EN 55022 V V V V

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Attribute 1000N 1000NW 1000N ADSL 1000NW ADSL

EN V V V V
61000-3-2

EN V V V V
61000-3-3

EN 55024 V V V V

CISPR 22 V V V V

Safety:

EN 60950 V V V V

IEC 60950 V V V V

Telecom:

TBR21 V V

ITU-T V V
G.992.1, .2,
.3*, .4*

ETSI TS 101 V V
388

ITU-T G.703 V V

ITU-T G.704 V V

RF:

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Attribute 1000N 1000NW 1000N ADSL 1000NW ADSL

EN 300 328 V V

EN 301 V V
489-1

EN 301 V V
489-17

EN 50385 V V

The "CE" mark is affixed to this product to demonstrate conformance to the R&TTE
Directive 99/05/EEC (Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive) and FCC Part 15 Class B.
The product has been tested in a typical configuration. For a copy of the Original Signed
Declaration (in full conformance with EN45014), please contact SofaWare at the above
address.

North America
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with FCC
regulations.
Any changes or modifications to this product not explicitly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and any assurances of Safety or
Performance, and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement for Wireless Models
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. The antenna(s) used for this equipment must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least eight inches (20 cm) from all persons. This equipment must
not be operated in conjunction with any other antenna.

Table 169: Safe@Office North America Compliance Standards

Attribute 500 500 ADSL 500W ADSL 500W

H/W Model SBX-166LHGE- SBX-166LHGE-5 SBX-166LHGE-5 SBX-166LHGE-6

5

EMC: V V V V

FCC Part V V V V
15, Class B

CISPR 22 V V V V

ICES-003 V V V V

ANSI C63.4 V V V V

Safety: V V V V

UL 60950 V V V V

C22.2 No. V V V V
60950

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Attribute 500 500 ADSL 500W ADSL 500W

K60950 V V V V

Telecom:

FCC Part 68 V V

TIA-968-A-1 V V
,2&3

CS-03 Part I V V
& VIII Issue
8

RF:

FCC Part V
15, Subpart
C

IEEE C95.1 V

Table 170: Safe@Office North America Compliance Standards

Attribute 1000N 1000NW 1000N ADSL 1000NW ADSL

H/W Model SBXN-100-1 SBXNW-100-1 SBXNDEF-100-2 SBXNWDE-100-2

EMC:

FCC Part V V V V
15, Class B

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Attribute 1000N 1000NW 1000N ADSL 1000NW ADSL

CISPR 22 V V V V

ICES-003 V V V V

ANSI C63.4 V V V V

Safety:

UL 60950 V V V V

C22.2 No. V V V V
60950

Telecom:

FCC Part 68 V V

CS-03 Part I V V
& VIII Issue
8

RF:

FCC Part V V
15, Subpart
C

IEEE C95.1 V V

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China
China RoHS, RoHS & WEEE Declaration and Certification
These systems have been verified to comply with the China RoHS and EU RoHS & WEEE
Directives throughout the design, development and supply chain definition.
China RoHS, RoHS & WEEE
(Environmental Data – Product's Materials Information Restricted Substances)
SofaWare's products does NOT contain any of the following substances (in concentrations
exceeding legal threshold limits):
• Asbestos
• Colorants in components that come into direct contact with human skin
• Cadmium and its compounds (except for use in applications exempted by the EU
RoHS Directive)
• Class I and Class II CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and HCFCs (hydro
fluorocarbons)
• Chloroparaffins, short chained (10-13 carbon chain)
• Chromium VI and its compounds (except for use in applications exempted by the
EU RoHS Directive)
• Halogenated dioxins or furans (i.e. polychlorinated dibenzodioxines,
polychlorinated dibenzofurans)
• Lead and its compounds (except for use in applications exempted by the EU
RoHS Directive)
• Mercury (except for use in applications exempted by the EU RoHS Directive)
• Nickel and its compounds in components that are likely to result in prolonged skin
exposure
• PCBs (polychlorobiphenyls) or PCTs (polychloroterphenyls)
• PBBs (polybromobiphenyls) or PBDEs (polybrominated diphenylethers)
• PVC (polyvinyl chloride) in plastic parts greater than 25 grams
• Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs)

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• Tributyl tin (TBT) and triphenyl tin (TPT) compounds

Additional Materials Information
• The cables may use PVC as an insulating material to ensure product safety
• The case material is sheet metal
• Product may contain post-industrial recycled content (plastics, metal, glass)
No CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), HCFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) or other ozone depleting
substances are used in packaging material. Chromium, lead, mercury, or cadmium are not
intentionally added to packaging materials and are not present in a cumulative concentration
greater than 100 ppm as incidental impurities. No halogenated plastics or polymers are used
for packaging material. The System fully complies with the EU Directive 94/62/EEC.

Table 171: Hazardous Substances in Components

Component Name Lead Mercur Cadmi Chromiu Polybromin Polybrominat
(Pb) y (Hg) um m VI ated ed Diphenyl
(Cd) Compoun Biphenyls Ethers (PBDE)
ds (Cr 6+ ) (PBB)

PCB O O O O O O

Components onboard See the O O O O O

following
table

Main Chassis O O O O O O

AC Mains O O O O O O

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Accessories O O O O O O

Cables O O O O O O

Table 172: Onboard Components - Lead (Pb)

Component Name Part Hazardous Concentrati RoHS Quantity

Substance on (ppm) Exemptions
s

Components onboard DC Jack Lead (Pb) 36050 Lead as an 1

alloying element
in steel
containing up to
0,35 % lead by
weight,
aluminium
containing up to
0,4 % lead by
weight and as a
copper alloy
containing up to
4 % lead by
weight.
(2002/95/EC)

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Crystal Lead (Pb) 11800 Lead in high 1

melting
temperature
type solders (i.e.
lead-based
alloys containing
85 % by weight
or more lead).
(2005/747/EC)

CAPACITO Lead (Pb) 6551 Lead in 2

R electronic
ceramic parts
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Glossary of Terms
A Certificate Authority
The Certificate Authority (CA) issues
ADSL Modem
certificates to entities such as gateways,
A device connecting a computer to the
users, or computers. The entity later uses
Internet via an existing phone line.
the certificate to identify itself and
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber
provide verifiable information. For
Line) modems offer a high-speed
instance, the certificate includes the
'always-on' connection.
Distinguished Name (DN) (identifying
C information) of the entity, as well as the
public key (information about itself), and
CA possibly the IP address.
The Certificate Authority (CA) issues
certificates to entities such as gateways, After two entities exchange and validate
users, or computers. The entity later uses each other's certificates, they can begin
the certificate to identify itself and encrypting information between
provide verifiable information. For themselves using the public keys in the
instance, the certificate includes the certificates.
Distinguished Name (DN) (identifying
information) of the entity, as well as the Cracking
public key (information about itself), and An activity in which someone breaks
possibly the IP address. into someone else's computer system,
bypasses passwords or licenses in
After two entities exchange and validate computer programs; or in other ways
each other's certificates, they can begin intentionally breaches computer
encrypting information between security. The end result is that whatever
themselves using the public keys in the resides on the computer can be viewed
certificates. and sensitive data can be stolen without
anyone knowing about it. Sometimes,
Cable Modem tiny programs are 'planted' on the
A device connecting a computer to the computer that are designed to watch out
Internet via the cable television network. for, seize and then transmit to another
Cable modems offer a high-speed computer, specific types of data.
'always-on' connection.

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D E
DHCP Exposed Host
Any machine requires a unique IP An exposed host allows one computer to
address to connect to the Internet using be exposed to the Internet. An example
Internet Protocol. Dynamic Host of using an exposed host would be
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a exposing a public server, while
communications protocol that assigns preventing outside users from getting
Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to direct access form this server back to the
computers on the network. private network.
DHCP uses the concept of a "lease" or
amount of time that a given IP address
F
will be valid for a computer. Firmware
Software embedded in a device.
DMZ
A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is an G
internal network defined in addition to Gateway
the LAN network and protected by the A network point that acts as an entrance
Safe@Office appliance. to another network.
DNS H
The Domain Name System (DNS) refers
to the Internet domain names, or Hacking
easy-to-remember "handles", that are An activity in which someone breaks
translated into IP addresses. into someone else's computer system,
bypasses passwords or licenses in
An example of a Domain Name is computer programs; or in other ways
'www.sofaware.com'. intentionally breaches computer
security. The end result is that whatever
Domain Name System resides on the computer can be viewed
Domain Name System. The Domain and sensitive data can be stolen without
Name System (DNS) refers to the anyone knowing about it. Sometimes,
Internet domain names, or tiny programs are 'planted' on the
easy-to-remember "handles", that are computer that are designed to watch out
translated into IP addresses. for, seize and then transmit to another
An example of a Domain Name is computer, specific types of data.
'www.sofaware.com'.

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HTTPS IP Spoofing
Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure A technique where an attacker attempts
Socket Layer, or HTTP over SSL. to gain unauthorized access through a
false source address to make it appear as
A protocol for accessing a secure Web
though communications have originated
server. It uses SSL as a sublayer under
in a part of the network with higher
the regular HTTP application. This
access privileges. For example, a packet
directs messages to a secure port number
originating on the Internet may be
rather than the default Web port number,
masquerading as a local packet with the
and uses a public key to encrypt data
source IP address of an internal host. The
HTTPS is used to transfer confidential firewall can protect against IP spoofing
user information. attacks by limiting network access based
on the gateway interface from which
Hub data is being received.
A device with multiple ports, connecting
several PCs or network devices on a IPSEC
network. IPSEC is the leading Virtual Private
Networking (VPN) standard. IPSEC
I enables individuals or offices to
IP Address establish secure communication
An IP address is a 32-bit number that channels ('tunnels') over the Internet.
identifies each computer sending or
receiving data packets across the ISP
Internet. When you request an HTML An ISP (Internet service provider) is a
page or send e-mail, the Internet company that provides access to the
Protocol part of TCP/IP includes your IP Internet and other related services.
address in the message and sends it to the
IP address that is obtained by looking up
L
the domain name in the Uniform LAN
Resource Locator you requested or in the A local area network (LAN) is a group of
e-mail address you're sending a note to. computers and associated devices that
At the other end, the recipient can see the share a common communications line
IP address of the Web page requestor or and typically share the resources of a
the e-mail sender and can respond by single server within a small geographic
sending another message using the IP area.
address it received.

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M Check Point FireWall-1's Stateful

Inspection Network Address Translation
MAC Address (NAT) implementation supports
The MAC (Media Access Control) hundreds of pre-defined applications,
address is a computer's unique hardware services, and protocols, more than any
number. When connected to the Internet other firewall vendor.
from your computer, a mapping relates
your IP address to your computer's NetBIOS
physical (MAC) address on the LAN. NetBIOS is the networking protocol
used by DOS and Windows machines.
Mbps
Megabits per second. Measurement unit P
for the rate of data transmission.
Packet
MTU A packet is the basic unit of data that
The Maximum Transmission Unit flows from one source on the Internet to
(MTU) is a parameter that determines another destination on the Internet.
the largest datagram than can be When any file (e-mail message, HTML
transmitted by an IP interface (without it file, GIF file etc.) is sent from one place
needing to be broken down into smaller to another on the Internet, the file is
units). The MTU should be larger than divided into "chunks" of an efficient size
the largest datagram you wish to transmit for routing. Each of these packets is
un-fragmented. Note: This only prevents separately numbered and includes the
fragmentation locally. Some other link in Internet address of the destination. The
the path may have a smaller MTU - the individual packets for a given file may
datagram will be fragmented at that travel different routes through the
point. Typical values are 1500 bytes for Internet. When they have all arrived,
an Ethernet interface or 1452 for a PPP they are reassembled into the original
interface. file at the receiving end.

N PPPoE
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over
NAT Ethernet) enables connecting multiple
Network Address Translation (NAT) is computer users on an Ethernet local area
the translation or mapping of an IP network to a remote site or ISP, through
address to a different IP address. NAT common customer premises equipment
can be used to map several internal IP (e.g. modem).
addresses to a single IP address, thereby
sharing a single IP address assigned by
the ISP among several PCs.

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PPTP retains this information in dynamic state

The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol tables for evaluating subsequent
(PPTP) allows extending a local network connection attempts. In other words, it
by establishing private “tunnels” over learns!
the Internet. This protocol it is also used
by some DSL providers as an alternative Subnet Mask
for PPPoE. A 32-bit identifier indicating how the
network is split into subnets. The subnet
R mask indicates which part of the IP
address is the host ID and which
RJ-45
indicates the subnet.
The RJ-45 is a connector for digital
transmission over ordinary phone wire.
T
Router TCP
A router is a device that determines the TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is
next network point to which a packet a set of rules (protocol) used along with
should be forwarded toward its the Internet Protocol (IP) to send data in
destination. The router is connected to at the form of message units between
least two networks. computers over the Internet. While IP
takes care of handling the actual delivery
S of the data, TCP takes care of keeping
Server track of the individual units of data
A server is a program (or host) that (called packets) that a message is divided
awaits and requests from client programs into for efficient routing through the
across the network. For example, a Web Internet.
server is the computer program, running For example, when an HTML file is sent
on a specific host, that serves requested to you from a Web server, the
HTML pages or files. Your browser is Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
the client program, in this case. program layer in that server divides the
file into one or more packets, numbers
Stateful Inspection the packets, and then forwards them
Stateful Inspection was invented by individually to the IP program layer.
Check Point to provide the highest level Although each packet has the same
of security by examining every layer destination IP address, it may get routed
within a packet, unlike other systems of differently through the network.
inspection. Stateful Inspection extracts
information required for security At the other end (the client program in
decisions from all application layers and your computer), TCP reassembles the

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individual packets and waits until they Hypertext Transfer Protocol), an

have arrived to forward them to you as a example of a URL is
single file. 'http://www.sofaware.com'.

TCP/IP V
TCP/IP (Transmission Control
VPN
Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the
A virtual private network (VPN) is a
underlying communication protocol of
private data network that makes use of
the Internet.
the public telecommunication
U infrastructure, maintaining privacy
through the use of a tunneling protocol
UDP and security procedures.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a
communications protocol that offers a VPN tunnel
limited amount of service when A secure connection between a Remote
messages are exchanged between Access VPN Client and a Remote
computers in a network that uses the Access VPN Server.
Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an
alternative to the Transmission Control W
Protocol (TCP) and, together with IP, is WLAN
sometimes referred to as UDP/IP. Like A WLAN is a wireless local area
the Transmission Control Protocol, UDP network protected by the Safe@Office
uses the Internet Protocol to actually get appliance.
a data unit (called a datagram) from one
computer to another. Unlike TCP,
however, UDP does not provide the
service of dividing a message into
packets (datagrams) and reassembling it
at the other end.
UDP is often used for applications such
as streaming data.

URL
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is
the address of a file (resource) accessible
on the Internet. The type of resource
depends on the Internet application
protocol. On the Web (which uses the

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Index
8 B
backup connection
802.1x
configuring • 189
configuring for a wireless network • 309
Block Known Ports • 485
configuring for ports • 411
Block List engine
excluding network objects from • 225
adding senders • 537
A
configuring settings • 539
Access Denied page
deleting senders • 539
customizing • 578
enabling/disabling • 529
account
Block Port Overflow • 486
configuring • 595
Blocked FTP Commands • 487
ADSL
bridges
configuring a direct connection • 123
adding and editing • 264
ADSL modem
adding connections to • 272
about • 817
adding networks to • 268
antispam filtering solutions
deleting • 276
about • 504
explained • 257
comparison of • 504
multiple • 262
Email Antivirus • 556
using • 257
VStream Antispam • 523
C
antivirus filtering solutions
CA, explained • 654, 817
about • 503
cable modem
Email Antivirus • 556
configuring a connection • 123
solutions • 503
explained • 817
VStream Antivirus • 505

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certificate Packet Sniffer • 738

explained • 654 Ping • 735
exporting • 663 Traceroute • 735
exporting CA • 664 using • 735
exporting device • 663 WHOIS • 735
generating self-signed • 655 diagnostics
importing • 659 running • 762
installing • 654 dialup
uninstalling • 662 connection • 164
Checksum Verification • 473 RS232 modem • 175
Cisco IOS DOS • 470 USB modem • 179
command line interface direct ADSL connection • 135, 142
controlling the appliance via • 707 DMZ
Content Based Antispam engine configuring • 209
configuring • 533 configuring High Availability for • 279
enabling/disabling • 529 explained • 818
D DNS • 189, 735, 818
DDoS Attack • 461 Dynamic DNS • 26, 593
DHCP E
configuring • 198 EAP authenticator
connection • 132 explained • 431
explained • 818 using with wired clients • 433
options • 204 using with wireless clients • 432
DHCP Server workflows • 432
enabling/disabling • 198 Email Antispam, see Email Filtering • 556
explained • 198 Email Antivirus, see Email Filtering • 556
diagnostic tools Email Filtering

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Email Antispam • 556 types • 402

Email Antivirus • 556 using • 398
enabling/disabling • 557 firmware
selecting protocols for • 558 explained • 818
snoozing • 559 updating • 581
temporarily disabling • 559 updating by using Software Updates •
582
EoA
updating manually • 584
configuring a connection • 123
viewing status • 716
Event Log
Flags • 480
viewing • 377
FTP Bounce • 484
exposed host
defining a computer as • 395 G
explained • 818 gateway hostname
configuring • 720
F
gateways
File and Print Sharing • 490
backup • 279
firewall
default • 239
about • 389
explained • 818
levels • 392
ID • 593
rule types • 400
master • 279
setting security level • 392
technologies • 76 H
firewall rules H.323 • 495

adding and editing • 402 Header Rejection • 488

deleting • 411 Hide NAT

enabling/disabling • 409 enabling/disabling • 197

enabling/disabling logging • 410 explained • 197

reordering • 410 high availability

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configuring • 279 configuring backup • 189

explained • 279 enabling/disabling • 188
Host Port Scan • 481 establishing quick • 188
HTTPS terminating • 188
configuring • 724 troubleshooting • 789
explained • 819 viewing information • 186
using • 116 Internet Setup
hub • 99, 189, 279, 789, 819 using • 139
I Internet Wizard
IGMP • 492 using • 124
IKE traces IP address
viewing • 668 changing • 196
installation explained • 819
ADSL models • 100 hiding • 197
cable type • 99 IP Fragments • 466
network • 99 IP Reputation engine
non-ADSL models • 99 configuring • 542
software requirements • 26 enabling/disabling • 529
Instant Messengers • 498 IPoA
internal DNS Server configuring a connection • 149
about • 222 ISP
configuring • 222 explained • 819
internal VPN Server L
configuring • 606 L2TP VPN Clients
explained • 602 configuring • 610
Internet connection L2TP VPN Server
configuring • 123 about • 603

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configuring • 608 MTU

LAN explained • 820
cable • 99 N
configuring a connection • 123 NAT rules
configuring High Availability for • 279 about • 423
explained • 819 adding and editing • 425
ports • 99 types • 424
LAND • 459 using • 423
licenses viewing and deleting • 430
upgrading • 718 NetBIOS
link configurations explained • 820
modifying • 254 network
load balancing changing internal range of • 196
about • 190 configuring • 193
configuring • 190 configuring a DMZ • 209
login configuring a virtual access point (VAP)
initial • 111 • 331

regular • 114 configuring a VLAN • 214

logs configuring DHCP options • 204

event logs • 377 configuring high availability • 279

exporting • 377 configuring the OfficeMode network •

212
security logs • 381
configuring the WLAN • 303
viewing • 377
enabling DHCP Server on • 198
M
enabling Hide NAT • 197
MAC address
installation on • 99
explained • 820
managing • 193
Max Ping Size • 465
objects • 225

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Network Interface Monitor filter string syntax • 741

viewing bridge statistics • 370 using • 738
viewing general network statistics • 360 password
viewing Internet connection statistics • changing • 673
361
setting up • 111
viewing wired network statistics • 366
Peer to Peer • 496
viewing wireless network statistics • 368
Ping of Death • 458
network objects
Port-based VLAN
adding and editing • 227
about • 214
using • 225
adding and editing • 218
viewing and deleting • 235
deleting • 221
Network Quota • 468
ports
network service objects
configuring 802.1x security scheme for •
adding and editing • 236 411
viewing and deleting • 238 managing • 244
node limit modifying assignments • 252
viewing • 355 modifying link configurations • 254
Non-TCP Flooding • 460 resetting to defaults • 255
Null Payload • 472 viewing statuses • 245
O PPPoA
OfficeMode configuring a connection • 123
about • 212 PPPoE
configuring • 212 connection • 123

P explained • 820

packet • 186, 239, 735, 819, 820 PPTP

Packet Sanity • 463 connection • 123

Packet Sniffer explained • 821

primary WLAN

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configuring • 303 performing • 758

defined • 822 preparing for • 757
printers Remote Access VPN Clients
changing ports • 787 Remote Access VPN Clients • 597
configuring computers to use • 769 Remote Access VPN Servers
resetting • 788 configuring • 603
setting up • 766 explained • 597
using • 765 Remote Desktop
viewing • 786 accessing a remote desktop • 703
Q configuring • 697
QoS configuring the host computer • 700
classes • 291 using • 695
explained • 291 reports
QoS classes active computers • 355
adding and editing • 296 active connections • 357
assigning services to • 398 network statistics • 360
deleting • 300 node limit • 355
explained • 291 routing table • 372
predefined • 294 Safe@Office appliance status • 343
restoring defaults • 301 traffic • 350

R viewing • 343

RADIUS wireless statistics • 368

configuring VSA • 690 routers • 189, 279, 735, 789, 821

explained • 684 RS232 dialup modem

using • 684 setting up • 175

rapid deployment rules

about • 756 firewall • 398

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NAT • 423 package contents • 65

VStream Antispam • 545 rear panel • 66
VStream Antivirus • 509 Safe@Office 500 series
Web • 563 about • 1
S features • 3
Safe Senders product family • 2
adding • 553 Safe@Office appliance
deleting • 554 backing up • 749
Safe@Office <OLD500><OLDEX> cascading • 102
front panel • 53 changing internal IP address of • 196
network requirements • 51 configuring Internet connection • 123
package contents • 51 connecting to network printers • 103
rear panel • 51 controlling via the command line • 707
Safe@Office features • 3
<OLD500ADSL><OLDEXADSL> firewall • 76
front panel • 58 installing • 85
network requirements • 55 internal DNS server • 222
package contents • 55 maintenance • 716
rear panel • 56 models • 2
Safe@Office <OLD500W><OLDEW> mounting • 103
front panel • 63 preparing for a wireless connection • 102
network requirements • 61 rapid deployment • 756
package contents • 60 rebooting • 763
rear panel • 61 resetting to factory defaults • 759
Safe@Office restoring • 749
<OLD500WADSL><OLDEWADSL>
securing against theft • 105
front panel • 68
security • 71
network requirements • 65

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setting the time • 732 explained • 597

setting up • 107 security
status • 343 about • 71
technical specifications • 795 configuring port-based security • 411
Safe@Office appliance configuration configuring servers • 395
backing up to a USB flash drive • 751 creating firewall rules • 398
exporting • 750 defining a computer as an exposed host •
395
importing • 753
firewall • 392
restoring from a USB flash drive • 755
Secure HotSpot • 417
Safe@Office Portal
SmartDefense • 447
elements • 118
Security Log
initial • 111
resetting • 381
logging in • 114
viewing • 381
logging out • 653
security policy
remotely accessing • 116
about • 389
using • 118
default • 391
Secure HotSpot
enforcement • 390
customizing • 421
implementation • 390
enabling/disabling • 420
planning • 390
quick guest users • 681
setting up • 389
setting up • 419
Sequence Verifier • 479
using • 417
serial console
SecuRemote
controlling appliance via • 710
explained • 602
using • 710
installing • 609
servers
SecuRemote Remote Access VPN Server
configuring • 395
configuring • 605
explained • 821

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Service Center explained • 239

connecting to • 587 Spanning Tree Protocol
disconnecting from • 595 explained • 262
refreshing a connection to • 594 with WDS • 305
service routing SSH
explained • 239 configuring • 713
services explained • 713
Email Filtering • 556 Stateful Inspection
software updates • 582 explained • 821
Web Filtering • 571 technology • 79
Setup Wizard • 111, 124 Static IP
SIP • 494 configuring a connection • 131
Site-to-Site VPN gateways Static NAT
explained • 597 explained • 225
PPPoE tunnels • 617 using • 227
Small PMTU • 475 static routes
SmartDefense adding and editing • 240
categories • 456 explained • 239
configuring • 448 using • 239
using • 447 viewing and deleting • 243
SNMP viewing the routing table • 372
configuring • 727 Status Monitor
explained • 727 viewing • 343
software updates Strict TCP • 474
checking for manually • 582 subnet masks
explained • 582 explained • 821
source routing subscription services

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explained • 587 viewing reports • 351

starting • 587 traffic reports
viewing information • 593 exporting • 354
Sweep Scan • 481 viewing • 351
SynDefender • 477 Traffic Shaper
Syslog logging advanced • 291
configuring • 722 enabling • 291
explained • 722 explained • 291
T restoring defaults • 301
Tag-based VLAN setting up • 293
about • 214 simplified • 291
adding and editing • 220 using • 291
deleting • 221 troubleshooting • 789
TCP U
TCP, explained • 821 UDP
TCP/IP explained • 822
setting up for MAC OS • 95 URL
setting up for Windows XP/2000 • 90 explained • 822
Teardrop • 457 users
technical support adding and editing • 676
contacting • 70 adding quick guest HotSpot • 681
Telstra managing • 673
Telstra • 162 setting up remote VPN access for • 683
Traffic Monitor viewing and deleting • 682
configuring • 352 V
exporting reports • 354 Vendor-Specific Attribute
using • 350 about • 684

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configuring • 509 enabling/disabling • 649

virtual access points (VAPs) logging in • 650
about • 214 logging out • 653
adding and editing • 331 types • 597
deleting • 221 VPN tunnels
VLAN creation and closing of • 665
adding and editing • 217 establishing • 650
configuring • 53 explained • 822
configuring port-based • 218 viewing • 665
configuring tag-based • 220 VStream Antispam
configuring virtual access points • 331 about • 523
deleting • 221 configuring advanced settings • 555
types • 214 configuring the Block List engine • 537
VPN configuring the Content Based Antispam
engine • 533
explained • 597
configuring the IP Reputation engine •
Remote Access • 601
542
sites • 597
configuring the Safe Sender list • 552
Site-to-Site • 599
default policy • 528
tunnnels • 597
enabling/disabling • 529
viewing IKE traces • 668
header marking • 528
VPN Server
how it works • 526
configuring • 603
rules • 545
SecuRemote internal • 602
viewing statistics • 531
types • 603
VStream Antispam rules
VPN sites
adding and editing • 546
adding and editing • 617
deleting • 552
deleting • 649
enabling/disabling • 551

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reordering • 551 explained • 305

types • 546 Web content filtering solutions
VStream Antivirus about • 561
about • 505 comparison of • 561
configuring • 505 Web Filtering • 571
configuring advanced settings • 518 Web rules • 563
configuring policy • 509 Web Filtering
default policy • 506 customizing the Access Denied page •
578
enabling/disabling • 507
enabling/disabling • 571
rules • 510
excluding network objects from • 225
updating • 523
resetting to defaults • 577
viewing database information • 508
selecting categories for • 573
VStream Antivirus rules
snoozing • 574
adding and editing • 510
temporarily disabling • 574
deleting • 518
Web rules
enabling/disabling • 517
adding and editing • 564
reordering • 517
customizing the Access Denied page •
types • 510
578
W enabling/disabling logging • 570
WAN reordering • 569
cable • 99 using • 563
load balancing • 190 viewing and deleting • 570
WDS Welchia • 469
explained • 305 WEP • 303, 309
links • 305 wireless networks
WDS links troubleshooting connectivity • 340
configuring • 336 viewing statistics for • 368

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wireless protocols
supported • 309
wireless stations
viewing • 368
Worm Catcher • 489
X
XBox LIVE • 500

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