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Policy Console

Create and manage traffic rules across WAN, Internet, Web, and DNS layers

The Policy Console lets you define rules that control how traffic is handled at each layer of your network. Policies are evaluated in order — the first matching rule wins.

Navigate to Policy Console in the sidebar to access the four policy types.

Policy Types

PolicyControls
WANHow traffic is routed across your uplinks and between sites
InternetWhich internet destinations are allowed or blocked from your network
WebWebsite and category-based filtering for web traffic
DNSDomain resolution behavior and DNS-based filtering

WAN Policy

WAN policies govern how traffic is steered across your available uplink connections. Use WAN policies to prioritize certain applications on faster links, restrict specific traffic to a particular WAN interface, or implement load balancing strategies.

Rule Fields

FieldDescription
NameA descriptive label for the rule
SourceThe originating network, subnet, or host the rule applies to
Service / Destination PortThe destination port or service the rule targets (e.g., 443, 80, any)
ActionWhat to do with matching traffic — route via a specific uplink, load balance, or drop

Managing WAN Rules

To create a new rule:

  1. Navigate to Policy Console → WAN
  2. Click + New Rule
  3. Fill in the Name, Source, Service, and Action fields
  4. Save the rule

To reorder rules: drag rules up or down in the list. Rules are evaluated top to bottom.

To delete a rule: open the actions menu (⋯) on any rule row and select Delete.

Internet Policy

Internet policies control which outbound internet destinations your users and devices can reach. Use these rules to block categories of traffic, restrict access to specific IP ranges, or allow exceptions.

Rule Fields

FieldDescription
NameA descriptive label for the rule
SourceThe network, subnet, or host the rule applies to
Service / Destination PortThe destination port or service (e.g., 443, 8080, any)
ActionAllow or Deny matching traffic

Managing Internet Rules

To create a new rule:

  1. Navigate to Policy Console → Internet
  2. Click + New Rule
  3. Define the Source, Service, and Action
  4. Save the rule

Rules are evaluated in order. Place more specific rules above broader ones to ensure they match first.

Web Policy

Web policies provide category-based and URL-based filtering for HTTP and HTTPS traffic. Use web policies to enforce acceptable-use policies, block known malicious sites, or restrict social media during work hours.

Managing Web Rules

  1. Navigate to Policy Console → Web
  2. Click + New Rule
  3. Configure the rule criteria and action
  4. Save

DNS Policy

DNS policies let you control domain resolution across your network. You can block domains at the DNS layer, redirect specific domains to internal resolvers, or override resolution for split-horizon scenarios.

Managing DNS Rules

  1. Navigate to Policy Console → DNS
  2. Click + New Rule
  3. Define the domain pattern and resolution action
  4. Save

Filtering and Managing the Rules Table

All policy pages share the same table interface:

  • Filter — type in the filter bar to search rules by name
  • Columns — use the Columns dropdown to show or hide specific columns
  • Select — check the box on any row to select it for bulk operations
  • Actions — open the ⋯ menu on a row to copy, view, or delete that rule

Topology

Visualize and interact with your network in real time using the Topology view

Members

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