The firewall module manages firewall rules, such as block a user mac address which in effect blocks the user from accessing the network, Block TCP or UDP for block certain website or port from being accessible to the user. The policy can let you set it globally for all NAS equipment or to a specific NAS equipment. To access the firewall module click on Policy > Firewall from the navigation.
NOTE:
The firewall module is only supported by few NAS brand as some does not support push API from Kiwire™, refer to the equipment compatible list.
The field and its function description is listed below.
Field | Function |
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Zone | Default zone assign to the firewall. |
Host | Hostname / IP address or Mac address. * NOTE : MAC Address format is xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx |
Rule | The rules that define the zone. |
Remark | Any description or remarks. |
Action | Modules action :
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Add New Firewall Policy
Click on “Add Firewall Policy” button and populate the required fields. Fill in the field with relevant information to complete the process.
The field and its function description is listed below.
Field | Function |
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NAS | Select “ALL” for a global blocking where the firewall rule will be applied to all or to a specific NAS. |
Host / Mac | Hostname / IP address or Mac address. * NOTE : MAC Address format is xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx |
Policy |
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Remark | Description or remark of the rules. |
Edit or Delete Firewall Policy
Click the edit icon on the listing screen to edit the firewall policy. The edit screen is displayed in which you can edit the setting of the firewall policy. Click on the delete icon to delete the firewall policy. A prompt will be displayed to ask for your confirmation to proceed to delete the firewall policy. Please exercise with caution as this, not a reversible action.