Customizing Web Block Page for Geo-IP Filter

The Geo-IP Filter has a message that can be displayed when a user attempts to access a blocked website. You can have the message display detailed information, such as the reason why this IP address is blocked, as well as the IP address and the country from which it was detected. You can also create a custom message and include a custom logo.

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 SonicWall management interface and navigate to Policy | Security Services | Geo-IP Filter.
2. Click “Web Block Page” tab

Include Geo-IP Filter Block Details - Select this option to show blocking details, such as reason for the blocking, the IP address, and the country. When disabled, no information is displayed. By default, this option is selected.

Alert Text - l Fill in a custom message, if desired, to be displayed as the Alert text. The message can be up to 100 characters long.

Base64-encoded Logo Icon - In this field, you can specify a Base 64-encoded GIF icon to be displayed instead of the default SonicWall logo.

Preview - Click to display the Web Site Page preview window. This gives you a chance to verify your configuration and make changes if needed.

Default Blocked Page - Reset the blocked message back to the default content.

NOTE: This web block page will be displayed on the client browser if the user is trying to access a Geo-IP blocked HTTP website. If the Geo-IP blocked website is using HTTPS protocol, access will be denied but the web block page will not be displayed on the client browser. The behavior is the same when using DPI-SSL on the client side.

Web Block Page Display Scenarios

The followings are based on Geo-IP blocked websites, and for all scenarios access will be denied.

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 SonicWall management interface and navigate to Manage| Security Services | Geo-IP Filter.
2. Click “Web Block Page” tab

Include Geo-IP Filter Block Details - Select this option to show blocking details, such as reason for the blocking, the IP address, and the country. When disabled, no information is displayed. By default, this option is selected.

Alert Text - l Fill in a custom message, if desired, to be displayed as the Alert text. The message can be up to 100 characters long.

Base64-encoded Logo Icon - In this field, you can specify a Base 64-encoded GIF icon to be displayed instead of the default SonicWall logo.

Preview - Click to display the Web Site Page preview window. This gives you a chance to verify your configuration and make changes if needed.

Default Blocked Page - Reset the blocked message back to the default content.

 NOTE: This web block page will be displayed on the client browser if the user is trying to access a Geo-IP blocked HTTP website. If the Geo-IP blocked website is using HTTPS protocol, access will be denied but the web block page will not be displayed on the client browser. The behavior is the same when using DPI-SSL on the client side.

Web Block Page Display Scenarios

The followings are based on Geo-IP blocked websites, and for all scenarios access will be denied.