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Version: v8

Firewall Settings


Overview

The DNS Firewall settings allow you to configure various protections to block malicious domains, trackers, and inappropriate content. By using these features, you can enhance your network’s security and improve the user experience by filtering harmful or unauthorized content. Whether you want to prevent access to newly registered domains, block ads and trackers, or enforce safe search, these options give you control over your DNS traffic.

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How to Use:

  1. Go to Stack > GSLB > Listener > DNS Firewall
  2. Configure the Firewall Settings configuration.
  3. Click on Save Changes.
  4. Firewall configuration will be saved.

Enable Blacklist feed

Enables blocking of access to known malicious domains using a blacklist feed.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Enable DGA Domains Blocking

Allows blocking of domains generated by Domain Generation Algorithms (DGAs) to prevent access to potentially malicious sites.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Enable DDNS Blocking

Enables blocking of dynamic domains to prevent access to potentially malicious or unstable sites.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Enable DNS Bypass

Blocks domains that impersonate legitimate sites by using similar-looking characters, such as gooogle.com instead of google.com, to prevent users from accessing deceptive websites.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Forces the use of Safe Search on Google and YouTube to filter out explicit or inappropriate content.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Block No Safe Search Domains

Blocks domains that do not enforce Safe Search, helping prevent access to sites with inappropriate content.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Block Newly Registered Domains

Prevents access to domains that have been recently registered, which may be associated with malicious or suspicious activities.

    Accepted values: Disabled / Less than a week / Less than a month

Default: Disabled

Block Ads & Trackers

Prevents the display of advertisements and blocks tracking technologies across all countries.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Block Disguised Trackers

Automatically detects and blocks third-party trackers that disguise themselves to gather user data.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Allow Affiliated Domains

Permits access to affiliate and tracking domains commonly used on deals websites, in emails, or search results.

    Accepted values: Enabled / Disabled

Default: Disabled

Blocked DNS Category

Allows you to block DNS based on specific categories, such as adult content, gambling, or social media.

    Accepted values: List of drop down

Default: Select from list of drop down