Untangle UTM 9.0.3 - 9.4.1 : Block Entire Countries
This is a How-To on blocking entire Countries using the Untangle UTM and Block Lists.
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*N.B./Disclaimer - This video shows one of possibly many ways, under one computer's configuration, to implement the desired effect. If you choose to follow this example, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK.*
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Untangle UTM Website: https://www.untangle.com
IP Deny Website: http://www.ipdeny.com
Text Mechanic Website: https://textmechanic.com
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*The beauty of blocking Countries by IP Address is it does not require the decryption of secure Packets (HTTPS) to work. It also allows you to remove specific IPs you trust or need to access without Whitelisting them.*
The Untangle UTM (Unified Threat Management) is a Linux-based Operating System designed to act as a comprehensive security solution. The Untangle UTM is available as a Hardware Appliance from Untangle or you can download an .iso image for installation on your own hardware (Bring Your Own Device). You will have the choice to use only Open Source-applications or purchase premium Applications offered by Untangle and their partners. Some of the applications offered are a Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall (which is the subject of this video), Antivirus, VPN, Application Control, Captive Portal and much more. An Application Untangle doesn't have is a Country Block Application, which is an Application that allows the restriction of traffic to and from entire Countries. I will show You, in this video, how I use the Firewall to implement this function.
After Installation :
Open your Web Browser and in the Address Bar type-in the address of the UTM. This will be a private non-routable address you chose during setup. Log-in to the UTM as Administrator. When the Appliance Rack appears scroll down to the Firewall and click the "Settings Button". To create a new Rule, click the "Add Button" and set the parameters for your Rule (using the "Secondary Add Button\s"). You can do this as I show You in the video or to your own particular needs. I highly suggest You back-up your new Rules for later installation.
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The entire Article can be found here:
https://www.tkcomputerservice.com/utm-untangle-country-block.htm