Tcp and udp ports, Ip protocols – WatchGuard Technologies SOHO User Manual

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Configuring Incoming and Outgoing Services

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custom service using either a TCP port, UDP port or specifying an
IP protocol. You can also create a custom service allowing any form
of protocol over any port incoming from an external address to a
trusted host or outgoing from a trusted host to an external address.

TCP and UDP Ports

Follow these steps to create a custom service for either TCP or UDP
ports:

1

With your Web browser, go to the SOHO System Status page
using the Trusted IP address of the SOHO.

For example, if using the default IP address, go to: http://192.168.111.1

2

From the navigation bar on the left side, select Firewall =>
Custom Service.

The Custom Service page appears.

3

Beneath the Protocol Settings fields, select either TCP Port or
UDP Port from the drop list.

The Custom Service page refreshes.

4

Define a name for the service in the appropriate field.

IP Protocols

In addition to TCP and UDP ports, there are several other types of
Internet protocols. To create a service for one of these protocols,
you must define the protocol number–you cannot specify a port
number.
Follow these steps to create a custom service for an IP protocol:

1

With your Web browser, go to the SOHO System Status page
using the Trusted IP address of the SOHO.

For example, if using the default IP address, go to: http://192.168.111.1

2

From the navigation bar on the left side, select Firewall =>
Custom Service.

The Custom Service page appears.

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