SIEMENS SE565 Residential Gateway
User’s Guide
Chapter 5 Configuring Security Features
Firewall Settings
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Firewall Security: Level
Security level refers to how much access is permitted from your gateway to the Internet or other networks.
To enable and configure the security level feature:
1. Select
Level
from the
page.
2. Click the
Configure
hyperlink next to
Level
. This displays the Firewall Level Configuration page.
3. Select the firewall security level from the
Select Firewall Level
drop-down menu. This can be one of the
following:
•
Off
No firewall protection. Data can move freely both in and out of the gateway.
•
Low
Provides basic firewall protection. Attack detection is enabled and only ports well known to the gateway
can allow the flow of data.
•
High
Provides maximum firewall protection. Only certain applications are allowed through the firewall or traffic
that is already "in conversation" with an application from the host PC and host application. (ICSA 3.0a
Compliant.)
•
Custom
Set your own rules for firewall protection. This option should be used by advanced users only. If you
select this option, you must set customized rules for both inbound and outbound traffic using the
option.
4. Click
Apply
.
