Lan Wan Inbound Services Rules; Setting Dmz Wan Rules - NETGEAR FVX538 - ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 Router Reference Manual

ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 FVX538 Reference Manual

LAN WAN Inbound Services Rules

This Inbound Services Rules table lists all existing rules for inbound traffic. If you have not
defined any rules, no rules will be listed. By default, all inbound traffic is blocked. Remember that
allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Only enable those ports that are necessary
for your network.
To create a new inbound service rule:
1. Click Add under the Inbound Services Table. The Add LAN WAN Inbound Service screen
will display.
Figure 4-4
2. Complete the Add WAN LAN Inbound Services screen (see
3. Click Apply to save your changes and reset the fields on this screen. The new rule will be
listed on the Inbound Services table.

Setting DMZ WAN Rules

The firewall rules for traffic between the DMZ and the WAN/Internet are configured on the DMZ
WAN Rules screen. The Default Outbound Policy is to allow all traffic from and to the Internet to
pass through. Firewall rules can then be applied to block specific types of traffic from either going
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