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  • Extremly frequent DHCP renews overloads the XG firewall slowing down all traffic.

    It seems that the DHCP server configured on the XG125 is renewing DHCP adresses so frequently that it takes all resources on the XG125. If I check the logs I have 52 pages of renews of the same IP adress: If I remove the device with the IP the…
  • Xg230 kein Internet kein DHCP

    Heute wurde mein XG230 geliefert und habe den ganzen Tag verbracht und habe es nicht zum laufen bekommen. Ich verbinde mich auf dem xg230 An WAN port 2 ist mein Patchkabel von der fritzbox angeschlossen die fritz macht DHCP An port 1 lan mein pc…
  • Can I setup DNS entries when making a static entry?

    When I go to add a static entry, I see the 'hostname' field. I entry a value, for example, server.local.lan. In my DHCP setup I have 'lan.local' setup. However when I go to visit server.local.lan, it does not resolve. The only way it works is if I…
  • Repeated release of DHCP address

    Happened to notice in the logs for XG the other day a zillion entries showing DHCP Server - RELEASE, all related to one device, a Cisco switch. More specifically, it's for the IP address to access the web UI for the switch. The details for each entry…
  • HomeUser: Sophos UTM 9 und 2 x Fritzbox

    Guten Morgen, als HomeAnwender für das folgende Szenario bin ich gerade auf UTM9 Home gestossen: ich bin fast schon leidenschaftlicher AVM Anwender, stosse aber nun an Grenzen. Ich suche eine funktionierende Lösung, Gast Accounts (Mobile Geräte) und…
  • DHCP options for NEC DT-series phones

    Spent some time learning how to configure DHCP options presented to NEC DT700 and DT800 series phones. Perhaps this will be helpful for someone else. Check out KB article 123518 to learn how to add/edit DHCP options (using the CLI). Option 120 is not…
  • Clients via DHCP relay agent

    It is possible to assigns IP addresses to clients which are not in the network of the attached interface? One interface on my XG is connected to a larger network. The switches in the network are configured with ip helper addresses, i.e. relay in Sophos…
  • Cannot connect to WLAN on migrated hardware

    Dear experts I recently received new hardware for my XG Home. Unfortunately, the configuration export was apparently not complete, so some settings had to be adopted manually. LAN Network looks good, although Firewall rules are missing completely, but…
  • DHCP Address Pool over Multiple Ports

    Hi Guys, I've tried a couple of things and can't seem to get this working. Port 1 out of the box is setup as LAN, so thats fine. I have also set port 4 up as a LAN interface. I understand that i need to create a lan to lan bridge and firewall rule and…
  • SOLVED: Simple DHCP Blocked by Firewall Rule 0

    I'm sure (hoping) there is a simple solution to this. We've been banging our heads against the wall for a couple of days trying to figure out what we're doing wrong. The simple setup: XG550 PortA8 configured as LAN, 192.168.1.1. DHCP server scope…
  • How to block other DHCP server in my network?

    Hello, I'm new to Sophos Community and user. Today i faced a problem that someone inside my network reset an access point and its default setting enabled DHCP, so all devices get IP from access point. can anyone help me.
  • How to fix gateway problem?

    Hi, i have 2 gateways, 1 for lan network, and its working fine, but im trying to create a new one (gatway wifi) for a wifi network, but it is in red without Internet, i dont know what im missing, so does anybody has any idea? thanks a lot.
  • Help configuring bridge port.

    Hi all, I have a 105w and I want to bridge a physical port and a wireless network, they should get IP from a DHCP internal server. So here are my questions about it: 1. When I create the bridge port, both ports have to be in the same zone? 2…
  • Can the DHCP server register a name/address in DNS?

    Is there a way to get the XG firewall to register an address in DNS when it assigns it to a host in DHCP? For example, on my Windows A/D at work, when a computer (or phone, or whatever) gets a DHCP address, it tells DNS to add a record so I can ping my…
  • Dual DHCP and Static MAC Confusion

    SFOS 16.05.0 RC1 I set up two DHCP on a 4 lan port micro pc, assigned one to port 2 (x.x.0.20 to .80) and the other to port 3 (x.x.0.131 to .200) I mapped the MAC of the ND (new device) to be connected in DP2 (DHCP Port 2) Static details and left…
  • New with Sophos XG Firewall, Its there a way to set it up as full transparent firewall?

    I just set it up my XG Firewall (for Home vertion), as gateway, it works great, but i need something else. I want to use my modem, then my router with all my settings, then the Sophos XG Firewall then my Switch, so i prettend to be able to use my router…
  • Why Static IP MAC Mapping doesn't work on Sophos XG 16.01.1?

    Hello, I did create couple VLANs and DHCP per each VLAN. I have added Static IP MAC Mapping but seams doesn't work at all. I have tried to disable NIC on client, restart client PC but no luck. Everything was working fine on Sophos XG 15 but…
  • XG software appliance - modify DHCP option 61 "DHCP_Client_Identifier(61)" when acting as a client

    Before I get pointed to this article , please note that I am looking to set an option for the XG as a CLIENT , not options for the XG as a server. I need to set a custom value for DHCP option 61 on the XG, so that when it sends out a DHCP Request it…
  • DHCP Server on multiple LAN ports

    I am setting up a 4 port device for my home network. One WAN port, and the other three ports for LAN, all on the same subnet. How do I set up a common DHCP server for the three LAN ports? When you set up a DHCP server, it requires you to choose a port…
  • RE: DHCP over WiFi with Bridge to AP LAN

    HI JonMiley , I would like to help you with your issue. Before that, I would require some more information on your network and may need some logs to analyze, 1. Before the implantation , Do you have any other DHCP server in the LAN network in Remote…
  • RE: Register DHCP hostnames in DNS

    HI Gary , Seems what you needed is NetBios in your LAN network . NetBios : NetBIOS name resolution is the process of successfully mapping a NetBIOS name to an IP address. A NetBIOS name is a 16-byte address used to identify a NetBIOS resource on the…
  • RE: Traffic monitoring without authentication

    HI Manos , As mentioned by Sachin , we do not have a feature that would automatically MAP a Range of address to Group host Object. But we do have a suggestion for your scenario . I would suggest to create a Clientless users for your Network and so the…
  • DHCP over WiFi with Bridge to AP LAN

    Hi, I have searched but was not able to locate the answer, so hopefully the community can assist. I am configuring a new multi-site configuration. I have a XG-115 at the home base and a XG-85w at the remote site. Both sites have a Public and Private…
  • DHCP Relay Not working

    Hi. I have a XG330 setup to do routing for my Guest network 172.16.100.0/24. I have a relay pointing to my DHCP server however my clients aren't getting any ip addresses. The firewall is plugged into a HP switch and its a trunk port. the vlans are tagged…
  • VLAN N/A not connected Help

    Cisco small business L3 switch Sophos XG fresh new install with default setup rules Do anyone have vlan working on XG that can show me how they have it setup and what settings i might have to change on the xg to get it working. I am unable to get vlan…