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= Introduction =
 
= Introduction =
  
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We do provide a pre-built VMWare image of WFilter NG Firewall. In case you want to preview WFilter NG Firewall without installation, you can download this [http://www.wfilterros.com/downloads/WFilter_NGF.zip vmware image of WFilter NG Firewall].
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We do provide a pre-built VMWare image of WFilter NG Firewall. In case you want to preview WFilter NG Firewall without installation, you can download this [http://www.wfilterros.com/downloads/WFilter_ngf_en.zip vmware image of WFilter NG Firewall].
  
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Please note:
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* This vm has 1GB RAM and 2GB disk. Only for small networks(less than 50 clients) or features preview.
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* Two bridged adapters, one has no IP assigned(WAN), another is assigned with IP 192.168.10.1(LAN interface, DHCP enabled).
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* Since these two bridged adapters are based on same physical adapter. You can only get half thoughput of the physical adapter.
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* You also can build the virtual machine by yourself, please check: [http://wiki.wfilterros.com/NewUser Install WFilter NG Firewall in a Virtual Machine]
  
 
= Import Steps =
 
= Import Steps =
 
* Download the zip file, unzip it into a directory.
 
* Download the zip file, unzip it into a directory.
 
* In VMWare workstation, click "Open a Virtual Machine" to open "WFilter NG Firewall.vmx".
 
* In VMWare workstation, click "Open a Virtual Machine" to open "WFilter NG Firewall.vmx".
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* Review the virtual machine settings.
 
* Review the virtual machine settings.
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* In "Virtual Network Editor", disable DHCP for the hostonly VMnet.(Because WFilter NGF already has a DHCP server.)
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* Boot this virtual machine, choose "I copied it".
 
* Boot this virtual machine, choose "I copied it".
 
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* Successfully booted.
 
* Successfully booted.
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= Access Web-UI =
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= Setup =
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* Set a LAN pc to static IP address "192.168.10.2", mask "255.255.255.0", gateway "192.168.10.1".
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* Type http://192.168.10.1 in your browser to open web UI.
  
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This virtual machine has two adapters, the bridged adapter is for external network(DHCP), the hostonly adapter is for internal network(192.168.10.x).
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To open WFilter web UI, you need to setup another virtual machine(either windows or linux), connected to the hostonly adapter with DHCP enabled(obtain ip address automatically).
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* Set a valid static IP for WAN interface and a correct gateway.
  
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This client vm will be assigned with IP address "192.168.10.x". And you can access WFilter web-UI at: http://192.168.10.1
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DO NOT choose "Bridge" here because this vm can not act as a network bridge.
  
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= Filter LAN clients =
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Since internal network of the pre-built vm is on the hostonly adapter, you can only monitor and filter hostonly clients. It's enough for preview and testing in most case.
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= Usage =
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Please note:
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* This vm has two bridged adapters, one has no IP assigned(WAN), another is assigned with IP 192.168.10.1(LAN interface, DHCP enabled).
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* To manage other LAN clients, you need to modify client device gateway to WFilter NGF("192.168.10.1"). There are two solutions:
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** Static IP: modify clients IP to 192.168.10.x, with gateway 192.168.10.1.
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** Dynamic IP: since WFilter already has DHCP enabled, you only need to shutdown your existing DHCP. So new connected clients will take WFilter NGF as gateway.
  
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If you want to filter LAN clients, please check below steps:
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= Extension =
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* Modify vm settings, change the "hostonly" adapter to "bridged".
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* Disable the current DHCP server of your network. (Let WFilter acts as the DHCP server)
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The 2GB disk can only record usage and reports for 2-3 days(100 clients). You can extend the vm for more clients, please check: [[Installation_of_WFilter_ROS|Hardware Requirements]]
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* LAN clients will be assigned with ip address "192.168.10.x", and controlled by WFilter NGF.
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Please follow below steps to add a harddisk:
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* Add a 100GB harddisk.
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* Add partition for this new disk.
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* Set this partition for data storage.
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* Apply the settings then you can record usage and report for more days.
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[[Category:Installation]]
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= Links =
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06piJPA6RB8 Youtube: How to setup a virtual firewall for your network?]

Latest revision as of 15:51, 29 June 2017


Contents

[edit] 1 Introduction

We do provide a pre-built VMWare image of WFilter NG Firewall. In case you want to preview WFilter NG Firewall without installation, you can download this vmware image of WFilter NG Firewall.

Please note:

  • This vm has 1GB RAM and 2GB disk. Only for small networks(less than 50 clients) or features preview.
  • Two bridged adapters, one has no IP assigned(WAN), another is assigned with IP 192.168.10.1(LAN interface, DHCP enabled).
  • Since these two bridged adapters are based on same physical adapter. You can only get half thoughput of the physical adapter.
  • You also can build the virtual machine by yourself, please check: Install WFilter NG Firewall in a Virtual Machine

[edit] 2 Import Steps

  • Download the zip file, unzip it into a directory.
  • In VMWare workstation, click "Open a Virtual Machine" to open "WFilter NG Firewall.vmx".

Vmware image1.png

  • Review the virtual machine settings.

Vmware image2.png

  • Boot this virtual machine, choose "I copied it".

Vmware image3.png

  • Successfully booted.

Vmware image4.png

[edit] 3 Setup

  • Set a LAN pc to static IP address "192.168.10.2", mask "255.255.255.0", gateway "192.168.10.1".
  • Type http://192.168.10.1 in your browser to open web UI.

Vmware image5.png

  • Set a valid static IP for WAN interface and a correct gateway.

DO NOT choose "Bridge" here because this vm can not act as a network bridge.

Vmware image6.png

[edit] 4 Usage

Please note:

  • This vm has two bridged adapters, one has no IP assigned(WAN), another is assigned with IP 192.168.10.1(LAN interface, DHCP enabled).
  • To manage other LAN clients, you need to modify client device gateway to WFilter NGF("192.168.10.1"). There are two solutions:
    • Static IP: modify clients IP to 192.168.10.x, with gateway 192.168.10.1.
    • Dynamic IP: since WFilter already has DHCP enabled, you only need to shutdown your existing DHCP. So new connected clients will take WFilter NGF as gateway.

[edit] 5 Extension

The 2GB disk can only record usage and reports for 2-3 days(100 clients). You can extend the vm for more clients, please check: Hardware Requirements Please follow below steps to add a harddisk:

  • Add a 100GB harddisk.

Vmware image7.png

Vmware image8.png

  • Add partition for this new disk.

Vmware image9.png

  • Set this partition for data storage.

Vmware image10.png

  • Apply the settings then you can record usage and report for more days.

[edit] 6 Links

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