Netgear firewall configuration

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In data 16 Jun 2004 02:43:36 -0700, Chrissie ha scritto:

> Hi all!
>
> Question from a beginner:
> I'd like to make a secure firewall configuration on a Netgear RO318
> DSL Router Firewall.
> By default there are some services enabled. I have blocked most of
> them.
> At one point I am really unsure and don't know what it means.
>
> Services enabled:
> Any(TCP)
> Any(UDP)
> ..
> ..
> ..
>
> Does that mean that all TCP and UDP services that are'nt blocked have
> free entrance through the firewall?
>
> Thanks in advance for response
> greetings
>
> Chrissie

Hi, I don't know this model, but I'm workiing with a netgear router
firewall too, the solution is in the order of application of rules: with
these rules you allow anything but services you've already blocked.

Bye
Michele