Hi Sophos Community, This KB article outlines how to deploy the Sophos XG Firewall DMZ in Microsoft Azure using a dual NIC architecture. This architecture has the benefit of being able to use Sophos Synchronized Security. The DMZ can be deployed as…

I decided to give Firewall Manager a try as I had an unused appliance that I thought would work fine. It has 1 NIC. During setup, I cannot activate the device (probably because the default IP address is not the same subnet as my network)...no big deal…

Hi Sophos Community I've been trying to install a Sophos image on a new HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9 Server, for a while now. Image: SW-SFOS_17.0.3_MR-3-131.iso If I do a normal image with RUFUS (v 2.18) I get the following error: "Starting Fireware…

Hi, I have an issue with an XG210 - SFOS16.05. I used the Bridge Wizard to create the bridge, and everything seems to work like a charm then I discover I had no more internet resolution. Here is my configuration : INTERNET > RouteurCISCO (192…

Hello I'm not able to activate the license. I think it's due to DNS config issue... XG105w_XN02_SFOS 17.0.0 GA# cat /cfs/dns.conf XG105w_XN02_SFOS 17.0.0 GA# cat /etc/resolv.conf nameserver 127.0.0.1 XG105w_XN02_SFOS 17.0.0 GA# nslookup …

Sophos XG Software appliance installation issue Qotom N3150 8GB mem 64Gb SSD 4xUSB3 2xUSB2 and 2 x RJ45 etherent ports (Non Intel) (Have run Sophos UTM successfully on this hardware) I am trying to set up Sophos XG 17.0 loading via USB2 I have…

Hi Everyone, I received my new XG 210 yesterday and today went thru the registration process and everything seemed to go well. During the setup it asked to create a new admin password, which I did and recorded, however after rebooting I am unable to…

Hi, I am unable to connect to a new XG125w via HTTPS to perform initial setup. XG Port 1 LAN (172.16.16.16/255.255.255.0) Laptop Port (172.16.16.2/255.255.255.0) Laptop can ping XG and connect to console via SSH. I have installed latest HW image…

Hi friends I have configured mysophos as advised but my ssl vpn seems to be not working. I tried to troubleshoot but as I am new so couldn't find the solution. Will it be possible if I can get some assistance or advise. Thanks in advance

So the fix for me was that I had to reissue the client cert(?) on the XG appliance's screen. XG was installed Had IP from WAN and LAN side that was correct and as expected. Logged into XG console's initial screen Went to correct address on the…

OK, Test lab up and running. All VM's clients DG pointing to the XG firewall and can get internet access. I stick a URL in the blocked list and the clients can still browse to this url. Anything else I need to do / check ? Thanks Joe.

I'm trying to install XG home edition on an old PC - I've created a bootable USB drive and I get "Installing Firmware" but then get a page full of "Segmentation fault" messages I then get a message saying its going to use the installed SSD and identifying…

Hello all! I set up an XG 125 on port 8 (LAN zone) into a vlan at my home office to configure it to be deployed at a remote site. It is currently in bridge mode behind an ASA pair, so I have a 3 port bridge for the INSIDE - 2 ports in ASA zone and 1…

Hi all, I'm trying to evaluate XG Firewall first to make sure it does what I need before rebuilding my entire home setup. I have a Windows Server 2016 machine which runs Hyper-V for a couple of guest VM's plus a bunch of native web apps (not running…

I am trying to plan out this network before I make the changes to the FW. I have a recycled Supermicro server that I added a 10gb 4 port NIC, giving me a total of 6 ports. I have 3 Sophos Aps, two AP 55s and one AP 15c. I also have 2 ASUS routers that…

Hi guys, I'm trying to setup HA Active/Passive on 2 Sophos XG virtual appliances, but am failing... I've succesfully setup my first Sophos XG virtual appliance. I have 4 physical interfaces, one with a vlan: I read the manual, it stated the HA…

Hi, I hope you are all doing well. I just have a stupid question to ask about the HA Setup for Sophos. We just purchased 2 Sophos XG 330 and I will set the HA up using the Active-Passive mode. I was just a bit confused in the how to: https://community…

We currently have (legacy only) 5585 X pairs with one WAN connection, one INSIDE, and 2 DMZ. What would be the suggested mode to install the XG in? I understand that the XG in bridge mode cannot do HA. Does that mean I could put one XG in bridge mode…

Hi all, I'm having a right pain setting up XGFW home addition. I'd configured UTM before and it was really nice and easy by comparison. I've finally got the part where I have to activate my license and I'm having real issues. I've tried activating…

I have a Sophos XG125 that I added into our demo network. The problem I am experiencing is getting the end client devices connecting to the Internet. The XG125 is connected on the WAN port to a BT Business Hub 5 and the LAN port connected to a standard…

I have installed SFM, i have static ip on my both the node sfm and branch office device. i am tring to add the branch office device in sfm with static ip which i use to access that device. i am able to add the device on first time. but some how…

Hey Everyone, I installed Sophos XG Firewall (Home / Personal Use) and ran into issues activating the firewall. When I try to activate it shows a generic error. "Operation Failed due to an unknown error. Please Contact Support". What additional step…

Hi there, Since last month I am having some issues after upgrading my Sophos XG firewall from SFOS 16.05.2 MR1 to the latest available firmware (SFOS 16.05.2 MR2). The firewall keeps rebooting after the migration. I had the idea that the cause was probably…

I have recently installed Sophos XG Virtual Firewall at the house. I am trying to have all of the devices go through XG and would like my setup to be the following: Cable Modem in bridge Mode -> Sophos XG Firewall -> Wireless Access Point/Switch (DHCP…