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Cato Client - manual PoP addressing
Has anyone tried scripting to change the manual pop location so the user can run the script and it will change their client manual pop address to a specific location. Not sure where this detail is stored on windows for the client, regkey or config file? Even a cato cli client with a switch to set it? I tried using fqdns as the pop name and having it resolve to a PoP IP in the hosts file, then using a script to change the hosts file entry to the desired PoP IP.... but the client cant use fqdns as the PoP to connect to :D
Azure S2S to Cato Routing
Hi We have an existing site to site vpn to Azure Gateway which then has a vnet to vnet connection to an Azure Gateway in another region. In that region, that vnet gateway is on a vnet with a peering to the Cato vnet. How do i get Cato to be able to see the site to site subnet? The last vnet before the cato peering is able to see the site to site subnet.
Clients get Cato cloud DHCP leases on the wrong subnet range vlan
Looking for a solution to our wireless clients getting DHCP leases on the wrong subnet / range / vlan. Some of our clients getting Cato cloud DHCP leases on the same subnet as the access points on trunk native VLAN. VLAN is native VLAN on truk between access points and switches.
Cato and UPnP (hole punching)
We are a new Cato customer and are part way through deploying sockets to our sites. We have discovered an issue with an application which users UPnP. The application (https://parsec.app) typically has an app installed on a device, such as a desktop PC, behind the socket. This is known as the "host". Then the app is also installed on a personal device, outside the network, known as the "client". These should negotiate a peer-to-peer connection using UPnP, but this is not working when the socket is in place. A remote user is not able to connect to their office PC. It worked previously with our previous firewall. And if a remote users has the Cato client installed and running, they are able to connect. It seems like the Cato socket does not support, or is blocking UPnP. Can anyone at Cato confirm if UPnP is supported, and/or offer some advice? Thanks.
Azure Virtual Desktop Session Host Routing
Hi, has anyone ever set up a route table on Azure so that the route to Microsoft Login subnets goes out through Cato? When we tried doing this, to make sure our AVD users are protected by Cato, users stopped being able to connect to session hosts through the AVD FQDN (broker). I suspect that its either TLS Inspection being enabled for Microsoft Login app (has never been an issue for our laptop users), or that AVD brokering system needs Microsoft Login traffic to go through the internet instead of a private route for some reason.Cato Connect Recognition – Ranks
Ranks are a way for you to be able to see a Cato Connect member’s role and activity while also celebrating your own accomplishments. Ranks progress as a member becomes more active and helpful on the community and are visible throughout Cato Connect. We also use ranks to keep an eye out for the most passionate and active members so we can recognize them throughout the community and within Cato Networks. Where do the ranks appear? You can find the ranks under a member’s name on their profile: Or next to their names on posts: List of Ranks: Wondering where you are on the ladder of ranks? Here’s a list of our current ranks. Note: On September 12, 2025, we changed the rank names to be more in theme with our community and make more sense in sequence. Level Rank Name 1 Just Arrived 2 Looking Around 3 Settling In 4 Hanging Out 5 Here to Stay 6 Here for Good 7 Joining the Conversation 8 Making Connections 9 Staying Involved 10 Finding a Voice 11 Getting Noticed 12 Building Trust 13 Adding Value 14 Making an Impact 15 Role Model 16 Building a Brand 17 Community Star 18 Big Deal Around Here 19 Legend in the Making 20 Local Hero Cool right? And while the names and the ranking order are public, how you move from rank to rank will remain a mystery (it adds to the fun, trust me). You’ll get an email as you reach a new rank, and we’d love to see you back and rising through these and forcing us to create even more. Stay SASEAzure Virtual Desktop - Always on policy
Hello! What is best practise for implementing the always on policy for Windows 11 VMs (hybrid domain joined). At the moment if a user session expires the Cato tunnel seems to break. The AVD shows as unavailable in Azure and the user is no longer able to login. Only workaround so far is using the serial console to disable the Cato network adapter or uninstall Cato altogether. Is there a way for the session to still expire while making the domain and other prerequisite AVD features still accessible? Thanks!IPSec Tunnel Active-Active Configuration Packet Loss Issue
Hi All, We configured with IPSec Tunnel Active-Active Configuration but we are facing packet loss post Active-Active configuration on IPSec and forced to work on Active- Passive configuration which results in not using both links in the branch. We are using 2 Network links in the Branch and we have Fortinet SDWAN at Branch and IPSec tunnel is created to route all internet to Cato PoP . We are trying to leverage "Multiple Active Tunnels for IPsec Sites "
