how to completely ignore an IP address

[wgorman]

      Once in a while, it becomes necessary to troubleshoot network activity and the packets' journey through the IPS.

Is there a simple way to completely ignore an IP address?

This question pertains to the asa 5585 with the IPS module and IME v7.1(6)E4.

I know how to 'ignore an ip address' in the ad0 of the Anomaly Detection feature of IME, but does this mean that no IPS processing occurs?

Please advise.

-Will

[Karsten Iwen]

The filter (under event action rules) is the feature you are looking for. There you can tell the sensor to remove all actions for all signatures for this particular IP.

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[sokakkar]

Hi Will,

Like Karsten mentioned, event action filter is the way to ensure no IPS processing for the said IP/subnet.

Configuration from CLI:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/ips/7.0/configuration/guide/cli/cli_event_action_rules.html#wp1030749

Using IME:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/ips/6.1/configuration/guide/ime/ime_event_action_rules.html#wp2034816

HTH.

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Regards,

Sourav Kakkar