Netgear 06100042 Manual Do Utilizador

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Protecting Your Network

To access the rules configuration of the DG834N, click the Firewall Rules link on the main menu, 
then click Add for either an Outbound or Inbound Service.

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To edit an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Edit.

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To delete an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Delete.

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To move an existing rule to a different position in the table, select its button on the left side of 
the table and click Move. At the script prompt, enter the number of the desired new position 
and click OK.

Because the wireless modem router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network 
presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your 
local computers. However, by defining an inbound rule you can make a local server (for example, 
a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet. The rule tells the wireless 
modem router to direct inbound traffic for a particular service to one local server based on the 
destination port number. This is also known as port forwarding.

Note: Some residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server 

processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may 
periodically check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any 
active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to the Acceptable Use 
Policy of your ISP.