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Each [[Model]] has its own firewall
Each [[Models|model]] has a built-in firewall. The firewall secures access to the [[OData Feed URLs]] and your data.


[[IP Addresses|IP addresses]] are used as a Firewall to secure access to the [[OData Feed URLs]] and your data.  
If the firewall is enabled for a model, an [[IP Addresses|IP addresses]] will need to be added before data can be refreshed.


If you have your Firewall enabled for a model then an IP address will need to be added before data can be refreshed


= Steps =
= Adding an IP-based IP address =


To add a new [[IP Addresses|IP address]], follow these steps.
To add an IPv4-based or IPv6-based [[IP Addresses|IP address]], follow these steps.


# Click on '''IP Addresses''' on the menu in the left-hand side;
# Click on '''IP Addresses''' on the menu in the left-hand side.
# Click on the '''Add IP Address''' button;
# Click on the '''Add IP Address''' button.
# Enter a '''IP Address Name''';
# Enter a '''name''' for the IP address.
#: This is the display name of the [[IP Addresses|IP address]] and is only used within the OdataLink website. We recommend using the location of the office or the name of the user to which it applies.
#: This is the display name of the [[IP Addresses|IP address]] and is only used within the OdataLink website. We recommend using the location of the office or the name of the user to which it applies.
# Enter the '''Start IP''' and '''End IP'''
# Enter the '''Start IP''' and '''End IP'''.
#: OdataLink supports both IPv4 and IPv6 [[IP Addresses|IP addresses]]. The type to use and enter will depend on your network environment.
#: OdataLink supports both IPv4 and IPv6 [[IP Addresses|IP addresses]]. The type to use and enter will depend on your network environment.
# Click '''Add IP Address'''
# Click the '''Add IP Address''' button.
 
Once added, you will need to allow it for specific [[Models|models]].  See [[Allowing / disallowing IP addresses access to a model]] for more information.
 
= Adding a Geo-based IP address =
 
To add a Geo-based [[IP Addresses|IP address]], follow these steps.
 
# Click on '''IP Addresses''' on the menu in the left-hand side.
# Click on the '''Add IP Address''' button.
# Enter a '''name''' for the IP address.
#: This is the display name of the [[IP Addresses|IP address]] and is only used within the OdataLink website. We recommend using the location of the office or the name of the user to which it applies.
# Enter the '''Start IP''' and '''End IP'''.
#: OdataLink supports both IPv4 and IPv6 [[IP Addresses|IP addresses]]. The type to use and enter will depend on your network environment.
# Click the '''Add IP Address''' button.
# Click on the '''Convert to Geo-based''' button.
# Select the type of Geo-based validation to apply.
# Click the '''Save' button.


Once added, you will need to allow it for specific [[Models|models]].  See [[Allowing / disallowing IP addresses access to a model]] for more information.
Once added, you will need to allow it for specific [[Models|models]].  See [[Allowing / disallowing IP addresses access to a model]] for more information.

Latest revision as of 22:17, 27 January 2025

Each model has a built-in firewall. The firewall secures access to the OData Feed URLs and your data.

If the firewall is enabled for a model, an IP addresses will need to be added before data can be refreshed.


Adding an IP-based IP address

To add an IPv4-based or IPv6-based IP address, follow these steps.

  1. Click on IP Addresses on the menu in the left-hand side.
  2. Click on the Add IP Address button.
  3. Enter a name for the IP address.
    This is the display name of the IP address and is only used within the OdataLink website. We recommend using the location of the office or the name of the user to which it applies.
  4. Enter the Start IP and End IP.
    OdataLink supports both IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses. The type to use and enter will depend on your network environment.
  5. Click the Add IP Address button.

Once added, you will need to allow it for specific models. See Allowing / disallowing IP addresses access to a model for more information.

Adding a Geo-based IP address

To add a Geo-based IP address, follow these steps.

  1. Click on IP Addresses on the menu in the left-hand side.
  2. Click on the Add IP Address button.
  3. Enter a name for the IP address.
    This is the display name of the IP address and is only used within the OdataLink website. We recommend using the location of the office or the name of the user to which it applies.
  4. Enter the Start IP and End IP.
    OdataLink supports both IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses. The type to use and enter will depend on your network environment.
  5. Click the Add IP Address button.
  6. Click on the Convert to Geo-based button.
  7. Select the type of Geo-based validation to apply.
  8. Click the Save' button.

Once added, you will need to allow it for specific models. See Allowing / disallowing IP addresses access to a model for more information.


Related Topic

Configuring IP addresses
Allowing / disallowing IP addresses access to a model
IP Addresses

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