fw ctl block

Description

Blocks all connections to, from, and through the Security GatewayClosed Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to inspect traffic and enforce Security Policies for connected network resources..

Important - The "fw ctl block on" command immediately blocks all connections without a prompt and regardless the currently installed policy. To unblock the connections, you must either reboot the Security Gateway, or connect to the Security Gateway over a serial console (or Lights Out Management Card) and run the "fw ctl block off" command.

Syntax

fw [-d] ctl block

      off

      on

Parameters

Parameter

Description

-d

Runs the command in debug mode.

Use only if you troubleshoot the command itself.

Best Practice - If you use this parameter, then redirect the output to a file, or use the script command to save the entire CLI session.

off

Removes the block of all connections.

on

Blocks all connections.