Cradlepoint CBR450 Network Router User Manual


 
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6.4 Firewall (Advanced Mode only)
The router automatically provides a firewall. Unless you configure the router to the contrary, the router does not respond
to unsolicited incoming requests on any port, thereby making your LAN invisible to cyber attackers.
However, some network applications cannot run with a tight firewall. Those applications need to selectively open ports in
the firewall to function correctly. The options on this page control ways of opening the firewall to address the needs of
specific types of applications.
6.4.1 Port Forwarding Rules
A port forwarding rule allows traffic from the
internet to reach a computer on the inside of your
network. For example, a port forwarding rule might
be used to run a Web server.
Exercise caution when adding new rules as they impact the security of your network.
Click Add to create a new port forwarding rule.
Add New Port Forwarding Rule: page 1
Name: Name your rule.
Description: Enter a short description of this rule for future
reference.
Click ―Next‖ to continue.