ZyXEL Communications 650 Series 32.1 Remote Management and the Firewall, 32.2 Access Methods, 32.3 Enabling the Firewall, Enabling the Firewall, Active, Menu 21 - Filter and Firewall Setup

Prestige 650 Series User’s Guide

Chapter 32

Enabling the Firewall

This chapter shows you how to get started with the Prestige firewall. Firewall applies to the Prestige 650H/HW.

32.1 Remote Management and the Firewall

When SMT menu 24.11 is configured to allow management (see the Remote Management chapter) and the firewall is enabled:

•The firewall blocks remote management from the WAN unless you configure a firewall rule to allow it.

•The firewall allows remote management from the LAN.

32.2 Access Methods

The web configurator is, by far, the most comprehensive firewall configuration tool your Prestige has to offer. For this reason, it is recommended that you configure your firewall using the web configurator, see the following chapters for instructions. SMT screens allow you to activate the firewall and view firewall logs.

32.3 Enabling the Firewall

From the main menu enter 21 to go to Menu 21 - Filter and Firewall Setup.

Enter option 2 in this menu to bring up the following screen. Press [SPACE BAR] and then [ENTER] to select Yes in the Active field to activate the firewall. The firewall must be active to protect against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Additional rules may be configured using the web configurator.

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