> Source: [sk179484](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179484)

# sk179484 - VS working in bridge mode is not listed to add in Stateful Inspection exception

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk179484 |
| Date Created | 2022-06-06 |
| Last Modified | 2022-06-09 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- * Bridge Mode VS is not listed in "Select Gateways" under TCP Out Of state Exceptions.

* Solution in [sk109776](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk109776) did not resolved the issue.

## Cause

By Design, Bridge Mode VS cannot be added to Stateful Inspection exception.

## Solution

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