Appendix C: Advanced Firewall Settings

The Add Firewall Entry Dialog

Introduction

Use this dialog to create or change firewall settings that block or accept IP addresses.

Add Firewall Entry The Add Firewall Entry dialog features these fields: dialog settings

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Name

The descriptive name for the filter. It is a good idea to use

 

the name of the potential intruder or of the protocol or

 

software using the port, such as “SMTP” or “Quake.”

 

 

IP Address

The IP Address to block or accept. You can enter IP

 

address ranges. Use the format 0.0.0.0-1.1.1.1to

 

enter a range.

 

 

All Addresses

When selected, blocks all IP addresses from

 

communicating with your computer through a specified port.

 

 

Port

The port to block or accept. This must be a whole value

 

between 1 and 65535.

 

 

All Ports

When selected, closes off all ports on your computer to

 

communications from a specific IP address.

 

 

Type

The type of address or port. If you need to create an entry

 

for multiple types, you must create a separate filter for each

 

type. Choose from:

 

IP

 

TCP

 

UDP

 

 

Mode

The type of firewall setting. Choose from:

 

Accept

 

Reject

 

 

Add Trusted

When checked, trusts the specified address. Trusted

Address Entry

addresses are completely free from any intrusion

 

monitoring. Leaving the address untrusted allows Desktop

 

Protector to report events from the address.

 

Note: Only available when Accept is selected.

Duration of Rule The duration of the firewall block. Choose from:

Hour

Day

Month

Forever

All limited durations begin at the time the firewall entry is created.

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