ZyWALL 2 Series User’s Guide

Chapter 29

Introducing the Firewall

This chapter shows you how to get started with the firewall.

29.1 Using SMT Menus

From the main menu enter 21 to go to Menu 21 - Filter Set and Firewall Configuration to display the screen shown next.

Menu 21 - Filter and Firewall Setup

1.Filter Setup

2.Firewall Setup

Enter Menu Selection Number:

Figure 29-1 Menu 21: Filter and Firewall Setup
29.1.1 Activating the Firewall

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. Use the web configurator to configure firewall rules.

Introducing the Firewall

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