Control Computer Firewall

The firewall protects the control computer by filtering incoming traffic to remove potential threats. The firewall is enabled by default to block all inbound connections. Keep the firewall enabled and allow outbound connections.

Endpoints depend on your region and instrument type and are categorized as required, recommended, or optional. You cannot connect to Illumina cloud platforms without the required endpoints. If you block recommended endpoints, delays when logging in or increased upload times can occur. Optional endpoints allow access to support materials from Illumina.

To get access to Illumina cloud-based offerings from the Universal Copy Service, do as follows.

1. Identify the endpoints for your region and instance that are required to connect to BaseSpace Sequence Hub and Illumina Proactive.
2. Identify the endpoints for your instrument.

Each instrument includes specific endpoints that are categorized as either required, recommended, or optional. These endpoints are used for the following purposes:

Authorizing certificates
Displaying fonts
Telemetry
Accessing Illumina support material
Sending IDAT files or data to ICA
3. Combine the regional cloud platform and instrument specific endpoints into the allow list for your firewall.