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Chapter 38 Filter Configuration

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If you do not activate the firewall, it is advisable to apply filters.

38.6.1 Applying LAN Filters

LAN traffic filter sets may be useful to block certain packets, reduce traffic and prevent
security breaches. Go to menu 3.1 (shown next) and enter the number(s) of the filter set(s) that
you want to apply as appropriate. You can choose up to four filter sets (from twelve) by
entering their numbers separated by commas, e.g., 3, 4, 6, 11. Input filter sets filter incoming
traffic to the ZyWALL and output filter sets filter outgoing traffic from the ZyWALL. For
PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation, you have the additional option of specifying remote node call
filter sets.

Figure 379 Filtering LAN Traffic

38.6.2 Applying DMZ Filters

DMZ traffic filter sets may be useful to block certain packets, reduce traffic and prevent
security breaches. Go to menu 5.1 (shown next) and enter the number(s) of the filter set(s) that
you want to apply as appropriate. You can choose up to four filter sets (from twelve) by
entering their numbers separated by commas, e.g., 3, 4, 6, 11. Input filter sets filter incoming
traffic to the ZyWALL and output filter sets filter outgoing traffic from the ZyWALL. The
ZyWALL already has filters to prevent NetBIOS traffic from triggering calls, and block
incoming Telnet, FTP and HTTP connections.

Figure 380 Filtering DMZ Traffic

Menu 3.1 - LAN Port Filter Setup

Input Filter Sets:
protocol filters=
device filters=
Output Filter Sets:
protocol filters=
device filters=

Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:

Menu 5.1 - DMZ Port Filter Setup

Input Filter Sets:
protocol filters=
device filters=
Output Filter Sets:
protocol filters=
device filters=

Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: