How to block Apple Safari using App control?

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How to block Apple Safari using App control?

Resolution for SonicOS 7.X

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.

  1. Login to the SonicWall Management GUI.
  2. Navigate to Policy|Security services|App control
  3. Check the box under Enable App Control and click on the Accept button at the bottom to enable App Control.
  4. Under Application| View Style select Apple Safari
  5. Select Apple of Safari under Application
  6. Click on the configure icon under Application with Apple Safari selected.
  7. In the Edit App Control App window, select Enable under Block and Log.
  8. Click on OK to save

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Enabling Application Control on zones

  1. Navigate to Objects|Zones
  2. Click on the configure button under the zone where you want enable App Control.
  3. Check Enable App Control Service.
  4. Click on OK to save

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Resolution for SonicOS 6.5

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

  1. Login to the SonicWall Management GUI.
  2. Navigate to the Manage | Rules | App Control Advanced page. 
  3. Check the box under Enable App Control and click on the Accept button at the top to enable App Control.
  4. Under App Control Advanced | View Style select Apple Safari under Category.
  5. Select Apple Safari under Application
  6. Click on the configure icon under Application with Apple Safari selected.
  7. In the Edit App Control App window, select Enable under Block and Log.
  8. Click on OK to save

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 Enabling Application Control on zones

  1. Navigate to Manage | Network | Zones
  2. Click on the configure button under the zone where you want enable App Control.
  3. Check Enable App Control Service.
  4. Click on OK to save

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