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Firewall configuration

zaqwsx1234

Hi,

I would like some assistance in creating a global rule that allows ftp, http and https.

I have configured a rule that allows http and https but for some reason, I can't browse any websites using internet explorer but when i add ieplorer.exe to the list of allowed applications, i am able to.

So my settings are as follows:

Protocol: stateful TCP

remote port: HTTPS

allow

same for HTTP and FTP

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    Hello zaqwsx1234.

    generally you should be careful with Global Rules and only use them together with the appropriate other settings. Do you intend to allow all connections to port 80 regardless of the application that requests the connection? Keep in mind that one of the major virtues of a client firewall is to allow connections only for specific applications (something a perimeter firewall can't do - that's why legitimate and rogue applications as well often use HTTP over port 80, because it's usually "open"). 

    add [it] the list of allowed applications

    Do you mean trusted under the Applications tab or some other setting? Is (the default) Use checksums to authenticate applications set under the General tab? But better than going through all the settings please open the firewall log (Blocked connections) and note the reason for blocking in the Reason column.

    Christian

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    Hello zaqwsx1234.

    generally you should be careful with Global Rules and only use them together with the appropriate other settings. Do you intend to allow all connections to port 80 regardless of the application that requests the connection? Keep in mind that one of the major virtues of a client firewall is to allow connections only for specific applications (something a perimeter firewall can't do - that's why legitimate and rogue applications as well often use HTTP over port 80, because it's usually "open"). 

    add [it] the list of allowed applications

    Do you mean trusted under the Applications tab or some other setting? Is (the default) Use checksums to authenticate applications set under the General tab? But better than going through all the settings please open the firewall log (Blocked connections) and note the reason for blocking in the Reason column.

    Christian

    :56201
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