The Edit rule set window lists packet filtering rules for the selected rule set. You can configure the list by adding new rules or modifying existing rules and the order of their execution. The rules are applied according to their order in the set.
For each rule in the set, the following information is displayed:
Parameter
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Description
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Enabled
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Status of the rule.
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Action
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The action for Firewall to perform when a packet is intercepted:
•Block packets •Allow packets |
Rule name
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The rule name.
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Direction
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The direction of the connection:
•—the rule is applied when a packet is received from the network. •—the rule is applied when a packet is sent into the network from your computer. •—the rule is applied regardless of packet transfer direction. |
Logging
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The logging mode for the rule. This parameter defines which information should be stored in the log:
•Headers only—log the packet header only. •Entire packet—log the whole packet. •Disabled—no information is logged. |
Description
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The rule description.
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Edit rule set
1.If you selected to create or edit an existing rule set on the Packet filtering settings page, in the open window specify the name for the rule set. 2.Create filtering rules. 3.If you selected to create or edit a rule, configure the rule settings in the open window. 4.Use the arrows next to the list to change the order of rules. The rules are applied according to their order in the set. 5.After editing, click OK to save the changes or Cancel to cancel them.
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Packets with no rules in a rule set are blocked automatically except for packets allowed by Application Filter rules.
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