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Chapter 5
Network interfaces
WinRoute is a network firewall. This implies that it represents a gateway between two or more
networks (typically between the local network and the Internet) and controls traffic passing
through network adapters ( Ethernet , WiFi , dial-ups, etc.) which are connected to these net-
works.
WinRoute functions as an IP router for all WinRoute’s network interfaces installed within the
system.
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The linchpin of the firewall’s configuration therefore is correct configuration of net-
work interfaces.
Interfaces can be set in the WinRoute’s administration console under Configuration
→
Inter-
faces .
Figure 5.1 Network interfaces
Groups of interfaces
To simplify the firewall’s configuration and make it as comfortable as possible, network inter-
faces are sorted in groups in WinRoute . In the firewall’s traffic rules, these groups as well as
individual interfaces can be used in Source and Target (refer to chapter 7.3 ). The main benefit
of groups of interfaces is that in case of change of internet connection, addition of a new line,
If you want to disable WinRoute for any of these interfaces, go to the adapter’s properties and disable Kerio WinRoute
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Firewall (the WinRoute’s low level driver). However, for security reasons and to guarantee full control over the network
traffic, it is strongly unrecommended to disable WinRoute’s low level driver on any network adapter!