ZyAIR Wireless Gateway Series User’s Guide

2.Is it possible to modify the rule to be more specific? For example, if IRC is blocked for all users, will a rule that blocks just certain users be more effective?

3.Does a rule that allows Internet users access to resources on the LAN create a security vulnerability? For example, if FTP ports (TCP 20, 21) are allowed from the Internet to the LAN, Internet users may be able to connect to computers with running FTP servers.

4.Does this rule conflict with any existing rules?

Once these questions have been answered, adding rules is simply a matter of plugging the information into the correct fields in the web configurator screens.

12.3.3 Key Fields For Configuring Rules

Action

Should the action be to Block or Forward?

“Block” means the firewall silently discards the packet.Service

Select the service from the Service scrolling list box. If the service is not listed, it is necessary to first define it. See section 12.6.3 for more information on predefined services.

12.4 Guidelines For Enhancing Security With Your Firewall

1.Change the default password via web configurator.

2.Think about access control before you connect to the network in any way, including attaching a modem to the port.

3.Limit who can access your router.

4.Don't enable any local service (such as SNMP or NTP) that you don't use. Any enabled service could present a potential security risk. A determined hacker might be able to find creative ways to misuse the enabled services to access the firewall or the network.

5.For local services that are enabled, protect against misuse. Protect by configuring the services to communicate only with specific peers, and protect by configuring rules to block packets for the services at specific interfaces.

6.Protect against IP spoofing by making sure the firewall is active.

7.Keep the firewall in a secured (locked) room.

Firewall Screens

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