Cradlepoint MBR95 User Manual

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CRADLEPOINT MBR95| USER MANUAL Firmware ver. 3.2.4

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6.4 Firewall (Advanced Mode only)

The router automatically provides a firewall. Unless you configure the router to the contrary, the router does not respond

to unsolicited incoming requests on any port, thereby making your LAN invisible to cyber attackers.
However, some network applications, such as some internet gaming systems, cannot run with a tight firewall. Those

applications need to selectively open ports in the firewall to function correctly. The options on this page control ways of

opening the firewall to address the needs of specific types of applications.

6.4.1

Port Forwarding Rules

A port forwarding rule allows traffic from the

internet to reach a computer on the inside of your

network. For example, a port forwarding rule might

be used to run a Web server.
Exercise caution when adding new rules as they impact the security of your network.
Click

Add to create a new port forwarding rule.

Add New Port Forwarding Rule: page 1

Name: Name your rule.

Description: Enter a short description of this rule for future

reference.

Click ―

Next‖ to continue.

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