NETGEAR Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall FR328S - Manual (Page 54)

FR328S ProSafe Firewall with Dial Back-Up Reference Manual v2
5-8 Protecting Your Network
M-10207-01, Reference Manual v2
Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Only enable those ports
that are necessary for your network. Following are two application examples of inbound rules:
Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server
If you host a public web server on your local network, you can define a rule to allow inbound web
(HTTP) requests from any outside IP address to the IP address of your web server at any time of
day. This rule is shown in
Figure 5-6 :
Figure 5-6. Rule example: A Local Public Web Server
Note: Some residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server
processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically
check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at
your location. If you are unsure, refer to the Acceptable Use Policy of your ISP.