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WhatsApp allow only on mobile devices

Sheyn Lock

Hi there

Please could someone give me an idea on how to setup Sophos XG115 to enable mobile devices to access WhatsApp only. Sorry I have some some posts on this, but would like a detailed guide if possible. 

Thanks



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    Hi @sheyn,

    if you want to allow WhatsApp only for specific device either for all network follow the below steps 

    Step1- Create a Lan to Wan rule 

    To create a WAN to LAN rule in Sophos Firewall, follow these steps:

    1. Go to Rules and Policies > Firewall Rules.
    2. Select the appropriate protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) and click Add Firewall Rule.
    3. Choose New Firewall Rule.
    4. Enter a rule name and specify the rule position.
    5. Set the source and destination settings according to your requirements.
    6. Select Create Linked NAT Rule and provide the rule name and position.
    7. Set the Translated Source (SNAT) to MASQ.

    Step2 -  Create App Control policy for WhatsApp Chat allow  

    Application Control Policy - Sophos Central Admin

    Step3 - Create web policy and allow WhatsApp for web  

    Add a web policy - Sophos Firewall

    Thanks,

    Dev Kumar

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    Hi @sheyn,

    if you want to allow WhatsApp only for specific device either for all network follow the below steps 

    Step1- Create a Lan to Wan rule 

    To create a WAN to LAN rule in Sophos Firewall, follow these steps:

    1. Go to Rules and Policies > Firewall Rules.
    2. Select the appropriate protocol (IPv4 or IPv6) and click Add Firewall Rule.
    3. Choose New Firewall Rule.
    4. Enter a rule name and specify the rule position.
    5. Set the source and destination settings according to your requirements.
    6. Select Create Linked NAT Rule and provide the rule name and position.
    7. Set the Translated Source (SNAT) to MASQ.

    Step2 -  Create App Control policy for WhatsApp Chat allow  

    Application Control Policy - Sophos Central Admin

    Step3 - Create web policy and allow WhatsApp for web  

    Add a web policy - Sophos Firewall

    Thanks,

    Dev Kumar

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