IMPORTANT: Only use Host IPS 8.0 fwPassThru testing to troubleshoot an issue. It not intended to be used as a workaround for any issue.
To enable fwPassThru mode:
- Click Start, Run, type cmd, and click OK.
- Enable Host IPS 8.0 fwPassThru mode. Type the following command and press Enter:
C:\Program Files\McAfee\Host Intrusion Prevention\ClientControl.exe /fwPassThru <HIPs_Password> 1
- Verify that fwPassThru mode is enabled. Type the following command and press Enter:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\SystemCore\fwinfo.exe -ConfigDisplay
If fwPassThru mode is enabled, the following displays:
In passthru mode.
Passthru enabled for packet hooks.
Passthru enabled for stream hooks.
- Test the issue again to determine that it is resolved.
To disable fwPassThru mode (default state):
- Click Start, Run, type cmd, and click OK.
- Enable Host IPS 8.0 fwPassThru mode. Type the following command and press Enter:
C:\Program Files\McAfee\Host Intrusion Prevention\ClientControl.exe /fwPassThru <HIPs_Password> 0
- Verify that fwPassThru mode is enabled. Type the following command and press Enter:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\SystemCore\fwinfo.exe -ConfigDisplay
If fwPassThru mode is disabled, the following displays:
Passthru is not enabled
