Pix 501 and using PHP includes with domain name

[comptech520]

Hi,

I'm really new to using a firewall, and need some help.

I have a leased PIX 501.

When I had this added to my server, my PHP  includes on my website that use the URL <?php include ('http://www.mydomain.com/footer.php');?>

those files show up as not found.

I really don't have the option to make the paths relative, do you have any ideas? My support told me that I can add some rules to the firewall and that should cure this problem.

Thanks!

[busterswt]

You may need to enable DNS doctoring to get this working properly. If you're using static NAT translations you'll need to remove the NAT entry and re-enter it with 'dns' tacked on at the end.

FROM:

static (inside,outside) 66.55.12.33 192.168.1.33 netmask 255.255.255.255

TO:

static (inside,outside) 66.55.12.33 192.168.1.33 netmask 255.255.255.255 dns

After re-entering the entry you may need to clear the xlate as well.

Good luck!

James