Hi there. I just recently converted from UTM 9 to XG. Unfortunately it's proving to be quite a steep learning curve. One problem I've encountered is that XG seems to be not letting me access certain websites from the LAN. Just by way of example, Facebook…

Hello, I'm trying to install Sophos XG Home onto an old desktop. I have tried flashing the ISO to USB, but whenever i boot i just get a flashing cursor. I have also tried burning the iso to DVD and it does the same thing. It will boot from the device…

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…

I have a licensed XG85 for home use yet, with very little configuration. I've upgraded it from SFOS15 to SFOS16 and I instantly lost internet access. If I revert back to SFOS15, everything works again. The very little configuration was allowing any…

Hey, I'm new to Sophos XG and I having trouble setting this thing up. - The FW itself has internet access and can ping google - DHCP on LAN Port is active. The FW self is the Gateway But still the PC can't connect to the Internet, what…

Hello guys, i have a problem at the inital setup. If i want to activate the device the following error occurs: "Internet connectivity OK but unable to contact licensing system. This may be due to a network issue. Please check your network set up and connections…

I have a new XG-115w firewall that I am attempting to install at a client's location. Initially, I was able to reach the ADMIN page, enter the static IP information for the internet connection, synchronize the licensing, etc. I connected it to the LAN…

I'm using the SW-SFOS_16.01.1-202.iso image. Install when fine and not it is sitting at the "FIRMWARE LOADER (press <enter> to display a list of images) I press <enter> and then see this: List of available option NO. NAME 0 SFLoader 1 * 16_01_1202…

Hi, Has anyone managed to setup Sophos XG on Hyper-v Server 2016 as an Generation 2 setup. As I have noticed that Generation 1 network card is only 100 MBPS. I have successfully migrated Sophos XG from Server 2012 R2 to Server 2016 but it would…

For some reason the option to launch the CLI from the web console does not exist on my Sophos XG. Can someone point out how to enable this feature? I can hit the console from SSH, but it would be convenient to launch it from the web interface. Thank…

We have a VPN tunnel configured to pass our labs through to a lab company, the tunnel is bidirectional. It's purpose is to go from one host to our one host and back. It is set up with NATing as well. I believe the tunnel is set up correctly and it is…

Hello fellow XG users, I'm attempting to establish an IPSEC VPN tunnel from several different iOS devices back to the Sophos XG Firewall. I've followed the steps in various UTM & XG knowledge base articles in an attempt to piece together a working solution…

I'm quite a novice at this and I need to know if it's possible to set up XG firewall home on a network between the ISP modem and the Wifi router. I see many configuration examples which place XG firewall further downstream. I need to have wifi clients…

Hello Guys, I was able to put the Sophos XG ISO onto one of my built PCs. I've configured it and am now trying to gain web access to it. The firewall is pingable. The page I see is, Serial Number Basic Setup Register Device Synchronize…

I'm looking to set-up XG Home with a PPPOE want on a VDSL connection that requires a VLAN tag. I cannot see an obvious way to do that. Is it doable, if not then I assume my options are either UTM or deal with double NAT of modem/router giving out a NAT…

So I've setup my Sophos XG (home license) and have spent a lot of time reading these boards sorting out various issues, thank you all for asking such good questions! I'll briefly explain my setup and then point out a few key areas I want to improve. Before…

Not received e-mail containing the serial number

Hi, i am not able to do WMI verification while configuring STAS SSO. i successfully linked AD with SOPHOS XG125W but i am not able to do WMI verification. please see below can anyone help me on this??

Hi, i am trying to sync my AD users and groups with sophos xg125w. i already import all groups from AD and in STAS i can see live users in advanced tab but when i login to my SF web console and go to "Settings" > "current activity" > "Live users" i…

Sophos 85w unresponsive at setup. I ran the setup wizard and after gateway configuration it told me the admin portal was available at https://null:4444. I can't get an IP Address assigned to my computer by connecting to any of the ports on the back of…