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a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet. The rule tells the wireless
modem router to direct inbound traffic for a particular service to one local server based on the
destination port number. This is also known as port forwarding.
Note: Some residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server
processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP might
periodically check for servers and might suspend your account if it discovers any
active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to the acceptable use policy
of your ISP.
Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Enable only those ports
that are necessary for your network. Following are two application examples of inbound rules.
Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server
If you host a public Web server on your local network, you can define a rule to allow inbound Web
(HTTP) requests from any outside IP address to the IP address of your Web server at any time of
day. This rule is shown in the following figure:
Figure 3-4
The settings are:
• Service. From this list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list
already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the
Services screen to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear. See
"To define services:" on page
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