Network Security Manager 2.3 Release Notes

Version 2.3.2-Hotfix 1

November 2021

Compatibility and Installation Notes

  • A MySonicWall account is required.
  • Most popular browsers are supported, but Google Chrome is preferred for the real-time graphics display on the Dashboard.
  • Refer to either the on-premises or SaaS Getting Started Guide for the latest information on system requirements, operating systems, and browser levels.

What's New in NSM SaaS

  • Commit enhancement: Allows user to cancel an in-progress Commit when at least of the targeted devices in the Commit is unmanaged or unreachable.
  • Updated Analytics: Integrates the latest next generation Analytics features and enhancements. See details below.
  • Maintenance: Addresses bugs submitted since last release.

What's New in Analytics

  • Tenant and Group level reports: Includes tree view for displaying the tenant and group hierarchy, drill down capabilities from tenant and device summary reports, and API support.
  • Scheduled Report Support: Added for tenant and group level reporting.
  • Maintenance: Addresses bugs submitted since last release.

Resolved Issues - NSM SaaS

Issue ID Description
NSM-11062 The VPN Wizard pushes the incorrect zones for protected networks for Hub and Spoke.
NSM-11060 Once an address group iscreated with the VPN Wizard, it doesn't show up in drop down list.
NSM-10974 NSM is not correctly showing the Secondary Active firewall.
NSM-10922 NSM loses device status from time to time.
NSM-10913 If one of the DNS Settings fields on Firewall View > Network > DNS > Settngs is left empty, you receive a warning about an invalid IP address.
NSM-10777 Adding a routing rule from template fails for Gen7 firewall.
NSM-10461 Unable to edit the Group or Event in log setting screen in the Templates section.
NSM-9984 Initiating a Group Action to upgrade firmware for GEN7 firewalls is not working on NSM.
NSM-9782

Moving a unit from unassigned to the Root group throws an error in UI "Device '<name>' (Serial Number: <serial_number>) cannot be migrated from the wrong Device Group (input GroupID=<value>, found GroupID=<value>)"

In the message above, <value> is replaced by the actual value of that variable.

NSM-9666 Shows the message Waiting for NSM to configure flow settings on the firewall through commit workflow even after the Commit is successful.
NSM-9608 When downloading reports from Capture Security Center (CSC), the downloaded report does not show the right data.
NSM-7264 Scheduled Reports for CTA is failing for NSM firewalls licensed with both Essential and Advanced lisences.

Resolved Issues - Analytics

Issue ID Description
AAR-2562 Client scheduled reports are stuck in queue for multiple customers.
AAR-2458 NSM doesn't show data when it is Grouped by Signatures.
AAR-2445 When exporting a Flow Report to PDF, the following error is displayed: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'lable').
AAR-2402 After un upgrade to NSM 2.3.2-R8, the Source VPN and Destination VPN fields in the Details section has no data.
AAR-2112 When scheduled, the Real-Time Monitor report fails with the message No report data found.)
AAR-2081 Cannot create CFS policies from the Productivity group—CFS policy button is missing.
AAR-1993 For firewalls with an NSM Essential license, the start time shows the up time of a firewall.
AAR-1992 CTA report generation is not consistent and cannot be reproduced.
AAR-1906 The scheduled report for a custom time range beyond 30 days from the current date behaves inconsistently.

Known Issues - NSM SaaS

Issue ID Description
NSM-11325 When pushing a template that includes SMTP server information for automation, the password did not push over correctly.
NSM-11198 Enabling SSH on VLAN interface causes the default NAT rule to disappear.
NSM-11045 A delay may be experienced when setting up VPN for NSM Advanced firewalls due to GW firewalls not being in sync with NSM.
NSM-10961 When a configuration different is noted between NSM and the firewall, an error is displayed: t.commits is undefined.
NSM-10916 Cannot add interface to Failover and LB group.
NSM-10912 WAN Group VPN shared secret is displayed incorrectly on NSM; it doesn't match the firewall.
NSM-10704 Saving an Address Object causes the save button to get greyed out in Firewall View and Template View.
NSM-10509 Network topology is not displaying.
NSM-10405 Multiple template issues appear on Geo-IP Filter page.
NSM-10368 Error on access rule priority change in template.
NSM-10070 The App Rule and CFS rule creation are not working from session logs.
NSM-10061 Address Object update are failing with invalid argument error.
NSM-9422 Scheduled reboot (group action) immediately reboots the device.
NSM-9327 Firewall view is not showing all the IPS signatures that are actually showing in the firewall interface.
NSM-9158 Unable use NSM to increase the Virtual AP client limit for SOHO250W.
NSM-7850 CTA cannot be generated in LTU mode.
NSM-7277 Wireless Dashboard is missing information.
NSM-7104 Not able to see Capture ATP information on NSM with NSM Essential License.

Known Issues - Analytics

Issue ID Description
AAR-2532 PDF reports generated by NSM do not match with the data displayed in the NSM user interface.
AAR-2459 Some data is duplicated in the MONITOR view on Summary > Blocked and Details > Blocked screens.

Additional References for NSM SaaS

AAR-2310, NSM-11151, NSM-10561

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