Firmware 7.5.23x

[dantro]

Has anyone already installed the new VPN-1 Edge firmware 7.5.23x (EA)? What are your experiences? How well does it operate in a central management? Older firmwares had some issues with centrally installed automatic NAT rules.

The new firmware also introduces an exciting new look similar to the Check Point website and NGX (R65) products. I like it. What about you?

Best regards,
Danny Trommer
CCSA/CCSE/CCSE+

[mcnallym]

Generally speaking unless instructed by Sofaware I tend to steer clear of upgrading to EA software.

Not really sure I would call the new look exciting either, it works and seems better then the previous efforts though.

[chillyjim]

Originally Posted by dantro

Has anyone already installed the new VPN-1 Edge firmware 7.5.23x (EA)? What are your experiences? How well does it operate in a central management? Older firmwares had some issues with centrally installed automatic NAT rules.

In my testing the NAT policy seems to work very well. In general it seem to be just fine, the web UI also seems faster too me.


I haven't done much with it yet, I've been on the road too much.

[buulam]

I would love a simple text and tables UI, at least as an option. These things are meant for remote sites and that can often mean satellite-only access with huge latency!

[chillyjim]

There is always the command line, that's how I deal with my slow one. Although I have to say, once installed I do most of the management via SmartDashboard

[dantro]

We've made various tests and already reported an error to Sofaware. The connection tracking does not show any red or blue entries, just green (accepted) rules. Sofaware already knew about it and told us they are working hard to fix this.

[chillyjim]

Originally Posted by dantro

We've make various tests and already reported an error to Sofaware. The connection tracking does not show any red or blue entries, just green (accepted) rules. Sofaware already knew about it and told us they are working hard to fix this.

ruin my day, I thought the number of scans just went down :(

Have to check what version I'm running now, because I do get "red" entries, off of security/Firewall rules anyway.

***** Update *****

OK looking at one right now 7.5.23x I see Red, Orange (bad yellow I assume) blue and green in the log.

Not saying this isn't an issue, but it looks like its not a solid "No drops show up in the logs".

So Folks -- If you are seeing "Reds" in your logs don't assume its not a problem.

Ahh the fun of Beta code...