The Modify Firewall Entry Dialog - Internet Security Systems RealSecure User Manual

Appendix C: Advanced Firewall Settings

The Modify Firewall Entry Dialog

Introduction
Modify Firewall
Entry dialog
settings
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Use this dialog to change a firewall setting that you have set up previously.
The Modify Firewall Entry dialog features these fields:
This field... Contains...
Name The descriptive name for the filter. It is a good idea to use
the name of the potential intruder or of the protocol or
software using the port, such as "SMTP" or "Quake."
IP Address The IP Address to block or accept. You can enter IP
address ranges. Use the format 0.0.0.0-1.1.1.1 to enter a
range.
All Addresses When checked, blocks all IP addresses from
communicating with your computer through a specified port.
Port The port to block or accept. This must be a whole value
between 1 and 65536.
All Ports When selected, closes off all ports on your computer to
communications from a specific IP address.
Type The type of address or port. If you need to create an entry
for multiple types, you must create a separate filter for each
type. Choose from:
• IP
• TCP
• UDP
Mode The type of firewall setting. Choose from:
• Accept
• Reject
Add Trusted When checked, trusts the specified address. Trusted
Address Entry addresses are completely free from any intrusion
monitoring. Leaving the address untrusted allows Desktop
Protector to report events from the address.
Note: Only available when Accept is selected.
Duration of Rule The duration of the firewall block. Choose from:
• Hour
• Day
• Month
• Forever
All limited durations begin at the time the firewall entry is
created.
Table 33: Modify Firewall Settings dialog features