Netgear DGN100Bv3 User Manual

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 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000Bv3
You can add rules to further restrict the outbound communications or more widely open the 
inbound communications. Exceptions can be based on the service or application, source or 
destination IP addresses, and time of day. You can log traffic that matches or does not match 
the rule and change the order of rule precedence. 
Traffic attempting to pass through the firewall is subjected to the rules in the order shown in 
the Rules table from the top (highest precedence) to the bottom. In some cases, the order of 
precedence determines which communications are allowed into or out of the network.
The Firewall Rules screen lists all firewall rules that you have added.
To add a firewall rule for outbound traffic, see the following section, 
.
To add a custom service that can be used in a firewall rule for outbound traffic, see 
74.
To add or change firewall rules for inbound traffic, see 
114.
After you have added outbound firewall rules, you can specify the days and time that you 
want to block Internet access. For more information, see 
76.
Manage Outbound Firewall Rules
By default, the firewall allows all access from the LAN side to the outside. You can set up 
rules to restrict access to particular services or applications and to restrict particular source or 
destination IP addresses. 
Note:
You cannot change or delete the default outbound firewall rule.
To add an outbound firewall rule:
1.
Select ADVANCED > Security > Firewall Rules.