Verify WAF configuration
After applying your configuration, verify that F5 WAF for NGINX is active and running as expected on your instances. You can confirm status and version details through the F5 NGINX Instance Manager web interface.
In a web browser, go to the FQDN for your NGINX Instance Manager host and log in. Then, select Instance Manager from the Launchpad menu.
- In the left navigation menu, select Instances.
- In the F5 WAF column, confirm that the correct version is listed for each instance.
- Select an instance to open its details page.
- Scroll to the F5 WAF Details section and confirm the following:
- Status is Active.
- Build matches the version installed on the instance.
- Policy reflects the policy bundle you applied.
- (Optional) If Security Monitoring is enabled, review the dashboard for recent traffic and violation data.
If WAF is not active or the version does not match, review your configuration and logs for errors. You may need to republish the configuration or verify file paths in the NGINX Agent settings.
- Onboard custom security policies to upload and prepare your own security bundles for use with NGINX Instance Manager.