The Edit rule set window lists packet filtering rules for the selected rule set. You can configure the list by adding new rules or modifying existing rules and the order of their execution. The rules are applied according to their order in the set.
For details on a certain option, click the corresponding item in the picture.
For each rule in the set, the following information displays:
Parameter |
Description |
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Enabled |
Status of the rule. |
Action |
The action for Firewall to perform when the packet is intercepted: •Block packets •Allow packets |
Rule name |
The rule name. |
Direction |
The direction of the connection: • • • |
Logging |
The logging mode for the rule. This parameter defines which information is stored in the log: •Headers only – log the packet header only. •Entire packet – log the whole packet. •Disabled – no information is logged. |
Description |
The rule description. |
Edit rule set
1.If you selected to create or edit an existing rule set on the Packet filtering settings page, in the open window specify the name for the rule set.
2.Use the following options to create filtering rules:
•To add a new rule, click Create. The new rule is added to the beginning of the list.
•To modify a rule, select it and click Edit.
•To copy the selected rule to the list, click Copy. The copy is added after the selected rule.
•To remove the selected rule, click Delete.
3.If you selected to create or edit a rule, configure the rule settings in the open window.
4.Use the arrows next to the list to change the order of rules. The rules are applied according to their order in the set.
5.When you finish adjusting the settings, click OK to save changes or Cancel to reject them.
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Packets with no rules in a rule set are blocked automatically except packets allowed by Application Filter rules. |
