New Rules Are Not Applied

If a new rule does not appear to apply, there are a couple possible explanations.

First, If the rule is a block rule and there is a state table entry, the open connection will not be cut off. See Check the State Table.

Second, the ruleset may not be reloading properly. Check Status > Filter Reload to see if an error is displayed. Click the [Image unavailable in the source] Reload Filter button on that page to force a new filter reload. If an error is displayed, resolve the problem as needed. If the cause is not obvious, consult support resources for assistance.

If none of the above causes are to blame, it’s possible that the rule is not matching at all, so review the traffic and the rule again.