How to import Allowed/Forbidden list from a file in CFS via App Rules

Description

In SonicOS 5.8 and above, when creating a Match Object for CFS Allow/Forbidden list, users can import the names of the domains from a file (text file). Each entry in the file should be separated by a line. The maximum size of the file should be 8192 bytes.

Resolution

  • Login to the SonicWall Mangement GUI
  • Navigate to Firewall | Match Objects
  • Click on Add New Match Object
  • Enter a name for the Match Object under Object Name
  • Select CFS Allow/Forbidden List under Match Object Type
  • Set Match Type as Partial Match
  • Set Input Representation as Alphanumeric
  • Click on the Load From File button.
  • Select the file (text file) to be uploaded.
  • Click on Upload
  • Click on OK to save.
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