Remote SSH access
Enable SSH access SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol that allows logging on to a remote host via a secure
link. Data from host to host are encrypted. SSH also allows the execution of
commands on a remote server.
Select this option if you wish to connect remotely and securely in console mode.
NOTE
By selecting this option, you will enable the configuration of the two fields
below it.
Enable password
access
The password in question corresponds to the password for the “admin” account, as it
is the only account that is able to connect in SSH.
The “admin” will need to enter it in order to access the firewall via a remote host.
You may also use a private/public key pair to authenticate.
Listening port This field represents the port on which you will be able to access the administration
interface (ssh tcp/22 by default).
NOTE
You can create an additional listening port by clicking on .
WARNING
The object can only be a “TCP” object (not “UDP”).
“Network settings” tab
IPv6 Support
Enable IPv6 support on
this Firewall
Enables support for IPv6 on the firewall.
To find out about the scope of application of IPv6 support and changes to the various
modules in the administration interface, please refer to the chapter Enabling IPv6 in
this guide.
WARNING
As this action is irreversible, you are advised to back up your configuration
before enabling support. To go back to IPv4 support only, you will need to reset
your configuration to its factory settings before you can restore the backup of
this configuration.Reset your configuration by pressing the dedicated button if
your appliance has one, or by using the “defaultconfig” CLI command in console
mode.
Proxy server
The firewall uses a
proxy to access the
internet
Select this option to enable the fields below it and to allow the firewall to use a HTTP
proxy in order to access the internet securely.
This field is used by ActiveUpdate and LicenceUpdate.
Server This field allows specifying the object corresponding to the server that the firewall will
use as a proxy.
Port This field allows specifying the port used by the firewall to contact the proxy.
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