Working With Rules
all ports will be affected by the rule. If you enter a port number for the local port entry, but
not for the remote port entry, then the local port you entered and ALL remote ports will be
affected by the rule.
Then, select which traffic direction should be affected by the rule.
ICMP
Displays a list of ICMP types. Select the types of ICMP that you wish allow or block by
placing a check next to them. Then select which traffic direction should be affected by the
rule.
IP Type
Displays a list of IP protocol types displayed on the lower half of the Ports and Protocols
tab.
Traffic Direction
Specifies the traffic direction, either
Incoming
,
Outgoing
, or
Both
.
Rule Summary field
Provides a description of the rule and what traffic it affects on your system.
Scheduling Tab
The
Scheduling
tab provides a way for you to create a rule that you want to take effect only
during (or excluding) certain time periods. For instance, if you want to block all traffic after
1 AM, then you can create a schedule that will permit the rule to do so.
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