Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get my MAC Address?
- How do I install the Firewall?
- Where do I log into the Ensim Firewall?
- How do I set up my firewall username/password?
- What port does the web interface use?
- How do I add a new service into my firewall?
- How do I read the logs on the main page?
- What is "Block all ports not in the firewall system"?
- How do Super IP's work?
How do I get my MAC Address
The MAC Address can be obtained in several ways. It is needed when you order the
Ensim Firewall. First log into your server via SSH or Telnet, and change to the root
user. Next type in the following command.
/sbin/ifconfig eth0 | grep HWaddr | tail -c20
This will output the MAC address which will be needed when you order the product. If you have
any trouble please email info@ensimfirewall.com for assistance.
How do I install the Firewall?
Installing the firewall is a very simple process. You need to upload the package and the licence to your server.
Next you need to install the licence first. Run the following commands in the directories containing the licence and
the package. (Make sure you are logged in as root!)
chmod 755 fw-licence.sh
./fw-licence.sh
Next you need to install the firewall itself. Run the following.
rpm -ihv firewall-gui-ensim-*.rpm
The Ensim Firewall installation is done.
Where do I log into the Ensim Firewall?
Go to the following URL;
http://<yourip>/firewall
How do I set up my firewall username/password?
When you first access your firewall you will have to enter a username and password. This will
be used as the log in information.
What port does the web interface use?
The web interface for the firewall connects on port 86. This port also has SSL enabled for it so your
username and password is not transmitted over the network in clear text.
How do I add a new service into my firewall?
From the main menu click the "Access by Service" link. The next page will show a list of all
the current services in the firewall. Click the "Edit Services" icon on the top of the box to bring up a page
where you can add a new service. Enter in the port number, the service name (eg, http, ssh.telnet), the description
of the service (eg, Web Server,MySQL Server) and then click "Add". The new service is now in your system, and by
default everyone still has access to that service. You are now ready to set up restricted access to that port, if applicable!
How do I read the logs on the main page?
The logs on the main page are shown in the following format.
Nov 7 14:46:25 192.168.1.18 : 38397 192.168.1.16 22 (ssh)
First we see the date that the packet was blocked, second we see the IP of the server that the packet came from with
the port it came from as well. Next we see the IP of the packet's destination and finally the port that the packet was
trying to go to.
What is "Block all ports not in the firewall system"?
This option can be toggled from the main page by checking and unchecking the box. When this is on, all ports that are not already defined in your firewall are automatically blocked. This is very handy because so many ports are out there, and adding each to your firewall is a very large, tedious, and necessary.
How do Super IP's work?
Super IP's are IP addresses that are not effected by the firewall. Its a good idea to add yourself as a super IP so you don't accidentally lock yourself out of your server. There will be a link on the main menu for the Super IP area. In addition to this there will be a link on the main menu to automatically add your current IP to the list of super IP's.
info@ensimfirewall.com |
Order Now! (Secure) |
Privacy Policy
|
