Allow the use of a web browser

Note If you allow the use of a web browser, you also allow FTP access.
  1. On the Home page, under Firewall, click Configure firewall.
    For information about the Home page, see About the Home page.
  2. Under Configurations, click Configure next to the location that you want to configure.
  3. Click the Applications tab.
  4. Click Add, locate the web browser application, and then double-click it.
The web browser application is allowed as a trusted application.

Trusted applications are allowed full and unconditional network access, including access to the internet. For greater security, you can apply the preset rules supplied by Sophos:

  1. In the list of allowed applications, click the web browser application.
  2. Click Custom > Add rules from preset > Browser.