Only allow connections to Sales network that originate from the Internal network.
To only allow connections to the Sales network that originate from the Internal network, you can set up firewall rules on the network devices or use access control lists (ACLs) to enforce this restriction. Here's how you can achieve this:
1. Identify the IP range or subnet of the Internal network and the Sales network. For example, assume the IP range for the Internal network is 192.168.1.0/24 and the IP range for the Sales network is 10.0.0.0/24.
2. Access the network device (e.g., router, firewall) that connects the Internal network to the Sales network.
3. Configure an inbound firewall rule or ACL on the device to allow incoming traffic to the Sales network only if it originates from the Internal network.
4. Depending on the device and its configuration interface, use the following steps as a general guideline:
a. Access the device's management interface, such as a web-based GUI or command-line interface.
b. Navigate to the firewall or ACL configuration section.
c. Create a new rule or ACL entry.
d. Specify the source IP range or subnet as the Internal network (e.g., 192.168.1.0/24) and the destination IP range or subnet as the Sales network (e.g., 10.0.0.0/24).
e. Set the action to allow or permit.
f. Apply the rule or ACL entry.
5. Ensure that this rule or ACL is placed before any rules allowing access to the Sales network from other networks in the device's rule or ACL order.
6. Save the configuration changes and test the setup by trying to access the Sales network from a device in the Internal network. The connection should be allowed, while connections originating from outside the Internal network should be blocked.
Note: The steps described above are general guidelines and may vary depending on the specific network device and its configuration interface. It's advisable to consult the device's documentation or seek assistance from a network administrator if needed.
To only allow connections to the Sales network that originate from the Internal network, you can configure a firewall rule or access control list (ACL) that allows traffic from the Internal network to the Sales network.
Here is a step-by-step guide to configure this rule:
1. Identify the IP address range or subnet of the Internal network and the Sales network. For example:
- Internal network: 192.168.0.0/24
- Sales network: 10.0.0.0/24
2. Access the firewall or router responsible for controlling network traffic.
3. Create a new rule or ACL entry that specifies the source and destination networks. The rule should allow traffic from the Internal network to the Sales network, while blocking traffic from other sources.
4. Depending on the firewall or router configuration interface, the steps may vary, but the concept remains the same. Here is a generic example:
a. Access the firewall or router configuration interface.
b. Locate the section for firewall rules or ACLs.
c. Create a new rule by providing the following settings:
- Source network: Internal network (192.168.0.0/24)
- Destination network: Sales network (10.0.0.0/24)
- Action: Allow
d. Save the rule.
5. Apply the configuration. This is typically done by saving the changes and restarting the firewall or router.
6. Test the configuration by attempting to access the Sales network from a device in the Internal network. The connection should be successful.
By implementing these steps, you can restrict connections to the Sales network to only those originating from the Internal network, ensuring greater security.