Configuring firewall policies

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Original (forward) DSCP value

Reverse (reply) DSCP value

Set the DSCP value for packets accepted by the policy. For example, for an Internal->External policy the value is applied to outgoing packets as they exit the external interface and are forwarded to their destination.

Set the DSCP value for reply packets. For example, for an Internal->External policy the value is applied to incoming reply packets before they exit the internal interface and returned to the originator.

Comments

You can add a description or other information about the policy. The comment can be up to 63 characters long, including spaces.

Configuring firewall policies

Use the following procedures to add, delete, edit, re-order, disable, and enable a firewall policy.

To add a firewall policy

1Go to Firewall > Policy.

2Select Create New.

You can also select the Insert Policy before icon beside a policy in the list to add the new policy above that policy.

3Select the source and destination interfaces.

4Select the source and destination addresses.

5Configure the policy.

For information about configuring the policy, see “Policy options” on page 191.

6Select OK to add the policy.

7Arrange policies in the policy list so that they have the results that you expect.

For information about arranging policies in a policy list, see “How policy matching works” on page 190.

To delete a policy

1Go to Firewall > Policy.

2Select the Delete icon beside the policy you want to delete.

3Select OK.

To edit a policy

1Go to Firewall > Policy.

2Select the Edit icon beside the policy you want to edit.

3Edit the policy as required.

4Select OK.

To change the position of a policy in the list

1Go to Firewall > Policy.

2Select the Move To icon beside the policy you want to move.

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