How to Bypass Sophos Firewall?

Users might need to bypass the Sophos firewall on various occasions, like bypassing web proxy scanning or using proxies. Here is a simple and proven guide that will help you set the firewall rule to perform all the operations on your device seamlessly.

. In the beginning, log into your Sophos Firewall account on a browser, and then use the Firewall option in the left panel.

. Next, click on Add Firewall Rule and select the User/Network Rule option.

. Now, set the name for the Rule, fill in the description, and set the Rule Position to the Top.

. In the Source Zone field, select the LAN option; if you are bypassing an IP address, choose Apply 1 Selected Items.

. Then move to the Source Networks and Devices field, select the option Create New, and click on IP.

. Next, you need to fill in the name and the IP address field and click on the Save button.

. Moreover, in the Destination & Services section, select Add New Item by going to the Destination Zones, selecting WLAN, and choosing Apply 1 Selected Items.

. You need to uncheck Match Known Users in the Identity section and then scroll to the Advanced section.

. Now, under the Advanced section, set Intrusion Prevention to General Policy.

. Choose the None option for the Traffic Shaping policy and Allow All for Web Policy.

. Choose Allow All for Application Control.

. Move to the Log Traffic section and click on the checkbox of Log Firewall Traffic.

. Once the earlier steps are complete, the firewall rule will be added to your device perfectly.

With this method your firewall bypass will be complete without any inconvenience. If the bypass process is not complete on your device using this method, then it would be best to look for additional resources and guidance to get the more in-depth knowledge of the process.

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