HTTP Keyword Checking is a process by which ADS controls HTTP traffic through the ADS device. In addition, ADS takes a specific action (Accept, Drop, Disconnect, Add to blacklist, Add to whitelist, or Limit rate) as configured on passing packets whose source IP address and specific fields match the HTTP Keyword Checking rule. HTTP Keyword […]
ADS R90F03 refactors the blacklist function. You can configure group-specific blacklist rules, and blacklists of different groups take effect independently. Besides, you can use a global blacklist to make related rules and blocked addresses take effect for all groups. Blacklist Introduction on ADS The blacklist function in ADS before R90F03 has the following features: ADS […]
When working with the ADS, it is important to understand the role of the “Apply ” and “Save” buttons located in the upper-right corner of the configuration pages. Apply: Clicking the “Apply” button will apply and enforce the configuration changes, making them effective in the RAM of the ADS. These changes will take effect immediately […]
Introduction to SYN Flood A three-way handshake is required to establish a TCP connection. First, the client sends a TCP SYN packet to the server. The server responds to the client request with an SYN-ACK packet. Then the server waits and expects an ACK packet from the client. At this time, the connection is in […]
Powered by NSFOCUS Threat Intelligence (NTI), NSFOCUS ADS can block IP addresses that pose serious threats and high risks. To ensure data reliability, ADS updates intelligence data daily and provides available update time frames for users to select. For the purpose of preventing IP blocking by mistake, you can configure IP exceptions to exclude a […]
Upon successful import of the new license: After ADS, NTA, and ADS M are installed, you must import a license before using it. License types vary a bit for hardware devices and virtual devices. Hardware device: License types include Trial, Temporary Sales, and Perpetual. Virtual device (vADS, vNTA, vADSM): License types include Trial, Temporary Sales, […]
The packet Forwarding Mode is mainly used for debugging network faults. If this function is enabled, it indicates that the ADS device will directly forward network packets without any checks. The Packet Forwarding Enable feature can be reminded through the ADS webpage if this function is enabled. If you want to disable the packet forwarding […]
After ADS is installed, you must import a license before using it. License types vary a bit for hardware devices and virtual devices: ADS will provide limited functions when a license expires, as shown in Table 1. What functions are still available depends on the license type. Table 1 Functions available upon license expiry Tips: […]
A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate is digitally signed and issued by a trusted certificate authority (CA) to an organization for authentication of server identities and encryption of data in transit. Therefore, SSL certificates can protect user privacy and information security. For a website with an SSL certificate issued by a CA, the browser marks […]
Function Description This function will be released on ADS Version 4.5R90F04 in Q1 2023. The group-specific NTI is supported in ADS V4.5R90F04 as a supplement to the existing protection method.Before using this function, choose Advanced > NTI > NTI Configuration and set Enable to Yes. The group-specific NTI policy supports Traffic Control by Dst IP […]
