Configuring Incoming and Outgoing Services

by the SOHO firewall. You can, however, selectively open your network to certain types of Internet connectivity. For example, if you would like to set up a Web server behind the SOHO, you can add an incoming Web service.

It is important to remember that each service you add opens a small window into your trusted network and marginally reduces your security. This is the inherent trade-off between access and security.

Pre-configured Services

Each service is defined by a combination of Internet protocols and port numbers to uniquely identify the connection type to applications and servers on the Internet. The WatchGuard SOHO Configuration pages include several of the most common types.

Follow these steps to add a Incoming service:

1From the navigation bar on the left side, select Firewall =>

Incoming or Outgoing.

The Filter Traffic page appears.

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WatchGuard Technologies SOHO manual Pre-configured Services, Incoming or Outgoing