Add Virtual Layer 2 Firewall elements

Virtual Layer 2 Firewall elements store the configuration information related to the Virtual Layer 2 Firewalls.

Selecting a Virtual Resource for the Virtual Layer 2 Firewall automatically adds the Virtual Layer 2 Firewall to the Master NGFW Engine where the Virtual Resource is used.

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Steps

  1. Select Configuration.
  2. Right-click NGFW Engines and select New > Layer 2 Firewall > Virtual Layer 2 Firewall.
    The Engine Editor opens.
  3. In the Name field, enter a unique name.
  4. Next to the Virtual Resource field, click Select and select a Virtual Resource on the Master NGFW Engine to which you want to add the Virtual Firewall.
  5. (Optional) In the DNS IP Addresses field, add one or more IP addresses of DNS servers that the Virtual Firewall uses to resolve domain names. There are two ways to define IP addresses.
    • To enter a single IP address manually, click Add and select IP Address. Enter the IP address in the dialog box that opens.
    • To define an IP address using a network element, click Add and select Network Element.
  6. (Optional) Next to the Category field, click Select and select one or more categories.
  7. Click Save.
    Do not close the Engine Editor.

Next steps

Configure interfaces for the Virtual Layer 2 Firewall.