Sophos XG v18: How to configure transparent mode for LAN port and WAN port on Sophos XG version 18

Overview

Instructions are configured according to the following diagram:

How to configure

• Login to Sophos XG with Admin account

• CONFIGURE -> Network -> Click Add interface -> Choose Add bridge

• Enter Name for Bridge interface
• In Member interfaces: Choose interfaces which you want to bridge transparent (here i will bridge port 3 and port 5 on Sophos XG)
• Get 2 port in 1 zone (LAN or WAN)

-> Click Save

• PROTECT -> Rules and policies -> Click Add firewall rule

• In Source zones: Choose Any
• In Source networks and devices: Choose Any
• In Destination zones: Choose Any
• In Destination networks: Choose Any
• In Services: Choose Any

-> Click Save