View connections, blacklists, VPN SAs, users, routing, SSL VPNs, and neighbors

There are several views in which you can monitor the status of the system.

The Blacklist view does not show whether connections matching the entries are blocked by the Firewall, Layer 2 Firewall, or IPS engine. Blacklist entries are added and removed according to their duration. The Blacklist view does not show any history of entries that have already expired. Use the Logs view to see information about actual connections that are allowed and denied. Depending on the logging options selected in the policy, you can also use the Logs view to see past blacklist entry creation.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

Steps

Right-click an NGFW Engine, then select Monitoring > <view type>.
To open the Neighbor monitoring view for an NGFW Engine cluster, right-click an individual node in the cluster, then select Monitoring > Neighbors.
Tip: If the Drill-downs pane is open, you can also select Monitoring > <view type> from there.
To browse the data, select an option from the toolbar.
You can adjust the view and the displayed data in a similar way as in the Logs view.
To filter data or open or compare snapshots, select the Filter tab or the Snapshots tab in the Query pane.
To combine entries having the same value for a given column type, right-click the heading of the corresponding column, then select Aggregate by <column name>.
Select one or more entries in the table, then right-click for a menu of actions you can take.
- To view more information about related log events, select Show Referenced Events.
- To blacklist connections manually, select New Blacklist Entry or New Entry.
- To close a connection in the Connections view, select Terminate.
- To remove a blacklist entry in the Blacklist view, select Remove Entry.
- To force an SA to renegotiate in the VPN SAs view, select Delete.
- To close the end user’s session in the Users view, select Delete.

Connections view

Use this view to monitor connections.

Option	Definition
Toolbar
Save Column Settings	Saves the current column selection.
Play	Shows current entries.
Pause	Creates a temporary snapshot of entries.
Stop	Aborts the running query.
Save	Saves a snapshot of entries.
Statistics menu	Shows the monitored data as charts. Select one of the predefined statistical items or select Select to create a custom statistical item.
Tools menu
Columns	Column Selection — Opens the Column selection dialog box. Reset to Default Settings — Discards changes to the column selection and reverts to the previously saved default settings.
Text Size	Increases or decreases the text size.
Time Zones	Allows you to select the time zone for viewing entries.
Show Milliseconds	When selected, the time stamp of entries includes milliseconds.
Use Color Filters	When selected, entries are shown using color filters.
Show Icons	When selected, element icons are shown in entries.
Resolve Addresses by DNS	When selected, IP addresses in entries are resolved using DNS.
Resolve Addresses by Elements	When selected, element names are shown instead of IP addresses.
Resolve Senders	When selected, the name of the NGFW Engine is shown in the Sender column instead of the IP address of the NGFW Engine.

Option	Definition
Connections table — Several menu options are available when you select a log entry and right-click.
Show Referenced Events	View more information about related log events.
New Blacklist Entry	Opens the Blacklist Entry Properties dialog box, where you can blacklist a connection manually.
Terminate	Terminates a connection in the Connections view.

Option	Definition
Query pane
Filter tab
New	Select — Opens the Select Filter dialog box. New — Select the type of new filter to create. The Filter Properties dialog box opens. Row — Adds an empty row to the Filters table.
Save	Opens the Filter Properties dialog box that allows you to save the current filtering criteria as a permanent Filter element.
Snapshots tab	Allows you to compare snapshots of entries. The names of the snapshots selected for comparison are shown in two separate fields. Current compares the current entries with a previously saved snapshot. Current is only available if the view is in the Current Events mode. If you click Pause in the toolbar a temporary snapshot of the current entries is selected as the first snapshot for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the first snapshot for comparison.
Compare with	Select to compare snapshots.
Second field	Shows the second snapshot selected for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the second snapshot for comparison.
Apply	Applies your changes.

Option	Definition
Fields pane
Category drop-down list	Watchlist — Allows you to create a customized list of fields to show in entries. All — Allows you to view all fields in entries.
Field	The name of the field.
Value	The value in the field.

Blacklist view

Use this view to monitor current blacklist entries.

Option	Definition
Toolbar
Play	Shows current entries.
Pause	Creates a temporary snapshot of entries.
Stop	Aborts the running query.
Save	Saves a snapshot of entries.
Tools menu
Columns	Column Selection — Opens the Column selection dialog box. Reset to Default Settings — Discards changes to the column selection and reverts to the previously saved default settings.

Option	Definition
Blacklist entries table — Several menu options are available when you select an entry and right-click.
Show Referenced Events	View more information about related log events.
Remove Entry	Remove a blacklist entry in the Blacklist view.

Option	Definition
Query pane
Filter tab
New	Select — Opens the Select Filter dialog box. New — Select the type of new filter to create. The Filter Properties dialog box opens. Row — Adds an empty row to the Filters table.
Save	Opens the Filter Properties dialog box that allows you to save the current filtering criteria as a permanent Filter element.
Snapshots tab	Allows you to compare snapshots of entries. The names of the snapshots selected for comparison are shown in two separate fields. Current compares the current entries with a previously saved snapshot. Current is only available if the view is in the Current Events mode. If you click Pause in the toolbar a temporary snapshot of the current entries is selected as the first snapshot for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the first snapshot for comparison.
Compare with	Select to compare snapshots.
Second field	Shows the second snapshot selected for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the second snapshot for comparison.
Apply	Applies your changes.

Option	Definition
Fields pane
Category drop-down list	Watchlist — Allows you to create a customized list of fields to show in entries. All — Allows you to view all fields in entries.
Field	The name of the field.
Value	The value in the field.

VPN SAs view

Use this view to monitor active VPN SAs.

Option	Definition
Toolbar
Play	Shows current entries.
Pause	Creates a temporary snapshot of entries.
Stop	Aborts the running query.
Save	Saves a snapshot of entries.
Tools menu
Columns	Column Selection — Opens the Column selection dialog box. Reset to Default Settings — Discards changes to the column selection and reverts to the previously saved default settings.

Option	Definition
VPN SAs table — A menu option is available when you select an entry and right-click.
Delete	Forces an SA to renegotiate.

Option	Definition
Query pane
Filter tab
New	Select — Opens the Select Filter dialog box. New — Select the type of new filter to create. The Filter Properties dialog box opens. Row — Adds an empty row to the Filters table.
Save	Opens the Filter Properties dialog box that allows you to save the current filtering criteria as a permanent Filter element.
Snapshots tab	Allows you to compare snapshots of entries. The names of the snapshots selected for comparison are shown in two separate fields. Current compares the current entries with a previously saved snapshot. Current is only available if the view is in the Current Events mode. If you click Pause in the toolbar a temporary snapshot of the current entries is selected as the first snapshot for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the first snapshot for comparison.
Compare with	Select to compare snapshots.
Second field	Shows the second snapshot selected for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the second snapshot for comparison.
Apply	Applies your changes.

Option	Definition
Fields pane
Category drop-down list	Watchlist — Allows you to create a customized list of fields to show in entries. All — Allows you to view all fields in entries.
Field	The name of the field.
Value	The value in the field.

SSL VPNs view

Use this view to monitor SSL VPNs.

Option	Definition
Toolbar
Play	Shows current entries.
Pause	Creates a temporary snapshot of entries.
Stop	Aborts the running query.
Save	Saves a snapshot of entries.
Tools menu
Columns	Column Selection — Opens the Column selection dialog box. Reset to Default Settings — Discards changes to the column selection and reverts to the previously saved default settings.

Option	Definition
SSL VPN table — There is a menu option available when you select an entry and right-click.
Terminate	Terminates the SSL VPN session.

Option	Definition
Query pane
Filter tab
New	Select — Opens the Select Filter dialog box. New — Select the type of new filter to create. The Filter Properties dialog box opens. Row — Adds an empty row to the Filters table.
Save	Opens the Filter Properties dialog box that allows you to save the current filtering criteria as a permanent Filter element.
Snapshots tab	Allows you to compare snapshots of entries. The names of the snapshots selected for comparison are shown in two separate fields. Current compares the current entries with a previously saved snapshot. Current is only available if the view is in the Current Events mode. If you click Pause in the toolbar a temporary snapshot of the current entries is selected as the first snapshot for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the first snapshot for comparison.
Compare with	Select to compare snapshots.
Second field	Shows the second snapshot selected for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the second snapshot for comparison.
Apply	Applies your changes.

Option	Definition
Fields pane
Category drop-down list	Watchlist — Allows you to create a customized list of fields to show in entries. All — Allows you to view all fields in entries.
Field	The name of the field.
Value	The value in the field.

Users view

Use this view to monitor active users.

Option	Definition
Toolbar
Play	Shows current entries.
Pause	Creates a temporary snapshot of entries.
Stop	Aborts the running query.
Save	Saves a snapshot of entries.
Tools menu
Columns	Column Selection — Opens the Column selection dialog box. Reset to Default Settings — Discards changes to the column selection and reverts to the previously saved default settings.

Option	Definition
Users table — A menu option is available when you select an entry and right-click.
Delete	Closes the end user’s session.

Option	Definition
Query pane
Filter tab
New	Select — Opens the Select Filter dialog box. New — Select the type of new filter to create. The Filter Properties dialog box opens. Row — Adds an empty row to the Filters table.
Save	Opens the Filter Properties dialog box that allows you to save the current filtering criteria as a permanent Filter element.
Snapshots tab	Allows you to compare snapshots of entries. The names of the snapshots selected for comparison are shown in two separate fields. Current compares the current entries with a previously saved snapshot. Current is only available if the view is in the Current Events mode. If you click Pause in the toolbar a temporary snapshot of the current entries is selected as the first snapshot for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the first snapshot for comparison.
Compare with	Select to compare snapshots.
Second field	Shows the second snapshot selected for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the second snapshot for comparison.
Apply	Applies your changes.

Option	Definition
Fields pane
Category drop-down list	Watchlist — Allows you to create a customized list of fields to show in entries. All — Allows you to view all fields in entries.
Field	The name of the field.
Value	The value in the field.

Routing view

Use this view to monitor the routing of a selected engine.

Option	Definition
Toolbar
Play	Shows current entries.
Pause	Creates a temporary snapshot of entries.
Stop	Aborts the running query.
Save	Saves a snapshot of entries.
Tools menu
Visualization	Opens the Visualization tab.
Columns	Column Selection — Opens the Column selection dialog box. Reset to Default Settings — Discards changes to the column selection and reverts to the previously saved default settings.

Option	Definition
Routing table	Shows the routing entries for the selected engine.

Option	Definition
Query pane
Filter tab
New	Select — Opens the Select Filter dialog box. New — Select the type of new filter to create. The Filter Properties dialog box opens. Row — Adds an empty row to the Filters table.
Save	Opens the Filter Properties dialog box that allows you to save the current filtering criteria as a permanent Filter element.
Snapshots tab	Allows you to compare snapshots of entries. The names of the snapshots selected for comparison are shown in two separate fields. Current compares the current entries with a previously saved snapshot. Current is only available if the view is in the Current Events mode. If you click Pause in the toolbar a temporary snapshot of the current entries is selected as the first snapshot for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the first snapshot for comparison.
Compare with	Select to compare snapshots.
Second field	Shows the second snapshot selected for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the second snapshot for comparison.
Apply	Applies your changes.

Option	Definition
Fields pane
Category drop-down list	Watchlist — Allows you to create a customized list of fields to show in entries. All — Allows you to view all fields in entries.
Field	The name of the field.
Value	The value in the field.

Neighbor monitoring view

Use this dialog view to monitor information that the NGFW Engine has received about devices in directly connected networks.

Option	Definition
Toolbar
Save Column Settings	Saves the current column selection.
Play	Shows current entries.
Pause	Creates a temporary snapshot of entries.
Stop	Aborts the running query.
Save	Saves a snapshot of entries.
Statistics menu	Shows the monitored data as charts. Select one of the predefined statistical items or select Select to create a custom statistical item.
Tools menu
Columns	Column Selection — Opens the Column selection dialog box. Reset to Default Settings — Discards changes to the column selection and reverts to the previously saved default settings.
Text Size	Increases or decreases the text size.
Time Zones	Allows you to select the time zone for viewing entries.
Show Milliseconds	When selected, the time stamp of entries includes milliseconds.
Use Color Filters	When selected, entries are shown using color filters.
Show Icons	When selected, element icons are shown in entries.
Resolve Addresses by DNS	When selected, IP addresses in entries are resolved using DNS.
Resolve Addresses by Elements	When selected, element names are shown instead of IP addresses.
Resolve Senders	When selected, the name of the NGFW Engine is shown in the Sender column instead of the IP address of the NGFW Engine.

Option	Definition
Neighbors table
Protocol	Shows the protocol of the neighbor monitoring packet.
Interface	Shows the interface on the NGFW Engine through which the neighbor monitoring packet was received.
L3 Data	Shows the following information depending on the protocol of the neighbor monitoring packet: ARP — Shows the IPv4 address of the neighbor. IPv6 neighbor discovery protocol — Shows the IPv6 address of the neighbor. LLDP — Shows the value of the MgmtIP TLV if it is available. If the MgmtIP TLV is not available, but the ChassisID TLV is of the type network address, shows the value of the ChassisID TLV.
L2 Data	Shows the following information depending on the protocol of the neighbor monitoring packet: ARP — Shows the MAC address of the neighbor. IPv6 neighbor discovery protocol — Shows the MAC address of the neighbor. LLDP — If the ChassisID TLV is of the type MAC address, shows the value of the ChassisID TLV. If the ChassisID TLV is not of the type MAC address, and the PortID TLV is of the type MAC address, shows the value of the PortID TLV.
State	Indicates whether the information is up-to-date or whether the neighbor is reachable.
Information Message (LLDP only)	Shows the LLDP data as text if it is available.

Option	Definition
Query pane
Filter tab
New	Select — Opens the Select Filter dialog box. New — Select the type of new filter to create. The Filter Properties dialog box opens. Row — Adds an empty row to the Filters table.
Save	Opens the Filter Properties dialog box that allows you to save the current filtering criteria as a permanent Filter element.
Snapshots tab	Allows you to compare snapshots of entries. The names of the snapshots selected for comparison are shown in two separate fields. Current compares the current entries with a previously saved snapshot. Current is only available if the view is in the Current Events mode. If you click Pause in the toolbar a temporary snapshot of the current entries is selected as the first snapshot for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the first snapshot for comparison.
Compare with	Select to compare snapshots.
Second field	Shows the second snapshot selected for comparison.
Select	Opens the Select Element dialog box, where you can select a previously saved snapshot as the second snapshot for comparison.
Apply	Applies your changes.

Option	Definition
Fields pane
Category drop-down list	Watchlist — Allows you to create a customized list of fields to show in entries. All — Allows you to view all fields in entries.
Field	The name of the field.
Value	The value in the field.