SMC Networks SMC8014 - Manual (Page 21)

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To configure a Special Application Rule, follow the steps outlined below:
1. On the Side Navigation bar, click on [Firewall] then select [Special Application]
2. Click on the [Add] button on the Special Application page to access the [Trigger]
configuration section.
3. Enter in the [Name] that you want to use for this rule.
4. In the [Type] pull-down menu, select the data/traffic type that this rule will apply to.
The options are TCP | UDP.
5. Configure the [Port Number] that your application will be using as the outgoing trigger
ports.
6. Set the [Interval] of the rule. This is the time in between the outgoing and incoming
data traffic.
NOTE: If you set this value too low, the incoming ports will be closed before the return
data arrives at the firewall and the connection will be broken and the application will not
work.
7. The last 2 options are for Advanced Users, most users can leave this at the default
settings:
• IR Replacement – Default Setting: Disable address replacement
• Allow sessions initiated from/to the 3 rd host – Default Setting: unchecked
8. When your configuration is complete, click the [Apply] button to save your changes and
return to the main Special Application page.