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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Datagram_Protocol UDP]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Datagram_Protocol UDP]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IP_protocol_numbers IP]
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_IP_protocol_numbers IP]
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===IP version===
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Here you can choose if you want the rule to be active for IPv4, IPv6 or both.
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===Source Ports===
 
===Source Ports===
 
Choose the Ports to be used in the rule. If you chose 'IP' in the Protocol section then you can define your IP protocol (NOT PORT !!!) number here.
 
Choose the Ports to be used in the rule. If you chose 'IP' in the Protocol section then you can define your IP protocol (NOT PORT !!!) number here.

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Usage Information
Firewall Rules Admin Page

This page allows you to customize your firewall rules, even disabling the firewall. When first opened you will notice that there are several predefined rules already in place.

Options

FirewallOptions.jpg

Protocol

Here is where you can choose the protocol involved with this rule, or define any protocol by choosing 'IP':

IP version

Here you can choose if you want the rule to be active for IPv4, IPv6 or both.

Source Ports

Choose the Ports to be used in the rule. If you chose 'IP' in the Protocol section then you can define your IP protocol (NOT PORT !!!) number here.

Destination Port

Port to forward requests to.

This option is only available if Port Forwarding is selected in the Rule Type

Destination IP

IP Address of the computer being forwarded to.

This option is only available if Port Forwarding is selected in the Rule Type

Rule Type

There are two types of rules available:

  • Core Input
  • Port Forward

Limit IP

You can limit rules to specific IP addresses.