SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances - Manual (Page 136)

Network Access Rules Page 137
7. Since the intent is to allow a ping only to the SonicWALL, enter the SonicWALL LAN IP Address
in the Destination Addr Range Begin field.
8. Select Always from the Apply this rule menu to ensure continuous enforcement.
9. Click Update to add your new Rule.
Current Network Access Rules Table
All Network Access Rules are listed in the Current Network Access Rules table in the Rules window.
The rules are listed from most to least specific. The rules at the top of Current Network Access Rules
list take precedence over rules at the bottom of the list.
Edit a Rule
To edit a rule, click the Note Pad icon to the right of the rule in the Rules window. A new Web browser
window appears, displaying the current configuration of the rule. Make the desired changes and
click Update to update the rule. The modified rule is displayed in the list of Current Network Access
Rules.
Delete a Rule
To delete a rule, click the Trash Can icon to the right of the rule in the Rules window. A dialog box
appears with the message “Do you want to remove this rule?”. Click OK. Once the SonicWALL has
been updated, a message confirming the update is displayed at the bottom of the browser window.
Enable/Disable a Rule
To disable a rule without permanently removing it, clear the Enable check box to the right of the rule
in the Rules window. To enable a disabled rule, select the Enable check box. The configuration is
updated automatically, and a message confirming the update is displayed at the bottom of the
browser window.
Restore the Default Network Access Rules
If the SonicWALL Network Access Rules have been modified or deleted, you can restore the Default
Rules. The Default Rules prevent malicious intrusions and attacks, block all inbound IP traffic and
allow all outbound IP traffic. Click Restore Rules to Defaults in the Rules window to reset the
Network Access Rules. Once the SonicWALL has been updated, a message confirming the update
is displayed at the bottom of the browser window.