Instant Messaging (Im) Ports - NETGEAR DG834G Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G
To access the rules configuration of the DG834G v3, click the Firewall Rules link on the main
menu, then click Add for either an Outbound or Inbound Service.
Figure 5-4
• To edit an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Edit.
• To delete an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Delete.
• To move an existing rule to a different position in the table, select its button on the left side of
the table and click Move. At the script prompt, enter the number of the desired new position
and click OK.

Instant Messaging (IM) Ports

In addition to the handling of rules for inbound and outbound services, the Firewall Rules menu
provides options for the handling of instant messaging (IM) ports. By default, IM ports are open. If
you select the Close IM Ports option, instant messaging will be effectively disabled on your local
area network.
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