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Define Special Application:
Special Applications are any Internet applications which
cannot work through the built-in firewall.
If an Internet application does not work correctly, you can
define it as a "Special Application". Click the "Configure
Special Applications" button to open the "Special
Applications" screen. Only one (1) user can use a Special
Application at any time. If the application still does not work,
try using the "DMZ" feature.
Define Special Application
Special Applications can only be used by 1 user at any time.
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Special Applications are any Internet applications which
normally cannot work through the built-in firewall.
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If an Internet application does not work, you can try defining it
here. You will need detailed information about the application
from the provider of the service or application.
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Note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" refer to traffic
from the client (PC) viewpoint.
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If the application can't be made to work, you could also try the
"DMZ" feature.
1.
Application Name:
Enter a descriptive name to identify
this Special Application.
2.
Incoming Port:
Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when
you receive data from the special application or
service. (Note: Some applications use different
protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port
numbers used by the application server, for data you
receive. If the application uses a single port number,
enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
