Firewall rules act as a security layer that restricts access to the application based on IP addresses. By configuring these rules, you can ensure only authorized users and networks are allowed to log in. This guide walks you through adding, updating, and deleting firewall rules effectively.
Steps to Follow:
Part 1: Grant Firewall Rule Access to Users
Before users can manage firewall rules, they must be granted access through group settings.
Step 1: Navigate to Manage Groups
Go to the application’s main menu and click on Settings > Manage Groups.
Step 2: Select the User Group
From the group listing, select the user group or individual user you want to assign firewall rule rights to.
Step 3: Enable Reporting Access
In the permissions section, check the box labeled:
“Report Access - Activate Firewall Rule”
This allows the group to view and manage firewall rule configurations.
Step 4: Assign Specific Firewall Rule Rights
Check the following options under the Firewall Rule Rights section:
- View – Allows users to view existing firewall rules.
- Add – Allows users to create new firewall rules.
- Edit – Allows users to modify existing firewall rules.
- Delete – Allows users to remove firewall rules.
Step 5: Save Changes
Click Save to apply the permissions. Users in the selected group will now be able to manage firewall rules based on the rights granted.
Part 2: Add and Manage Firewall Rules
Once access is granted, users can configure firewall rules to control who can log in to the system.
Step 1: Log In to the Application
Visit the login page, enter your username and password, then click Login.
Important: If you try logging in from an unauthorized IP address, the system will block access and show the message: “You can’t access the website. Please log in from a secure IP address.”
To avoid this, make sure your current IP address is added to the firewall rule list.
Step 2: Navigate to Activities
Once logged in, go to the main menu and click on specific activities. This section contains administrative and security settings, including firewall configuration.
Note: Access to systems like Apollo is restricted. Employees can only use them from authorized networks or approved company devices. This ensures sensitive data remains protected.
Step 3: Access the Firewall Rules Page
From the Activities section, select Firewall Rules. This opens the page where you can view, add, edit, or remove firewall entries that control who can access the system.
Step 4: Add a New Firewall Rule
Click the Add button to create a new rule.
You’ll see two input fields:
- Rule Name: Give your rule a unique and descriptive name (e.g., AllowOfficeNetwork, HQAccessOnly).
- Start IP Address: Enter the starting IP address that you want to allow access for (e.g., 192.168.1.10).
Click Save to apply the rule. The system will validate the inputs and confirm with a message:
“Firewall rule has been added successfully.”
Click Clear if you want to reset the form and start over without saving.
Step 5: Manage Existing Firewall Rules
To Update a Rule:
- Go to the Manage Firewall Rules page.
- Find the rule you want to change.
- Click Edit/Update, make necessary changes to the Rule Name or IP address, then click Save.
- You’ll receive a success message confirming the update.
To Delete a Rule:
- From the same list, locate the rule you want to remove.
- Click Delete and confirm when prompted.
- The rule will be permanently removed from the system.
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