How to configure a new firewall rule on Safepipe

Warning: Do not change or delete any of the five default firewall rules on Safepipe, as you might cause the firewall to malfunction. However, if you do, it is possible to re-generate the default rules by deleting all rules in the rule table and then pressing the 'Apply Changes' button.

1. On Safepipe's management interface, click 'Network' > 'Firewall'.

        

2. EITHER
   
   Add a rule to the rule table by pressing the 'Add Rule' button. The new rule will appear at the top of the rule table.
   
   
   
   OR
   
   Choose 'Insert above' from the drop down menu to the left of an existing rule that you want to place the new rule above, and press the 'Apply Changes' button.
   
        
   
   Note: It is very important to be aware of the order in which you place the rules in the firewall rule table on Safepipe. For more information on this, read the FAQ ‘Do I have to place the firewall rules in the Safepipe firewall rule table in a certain order?’.
   

3. Click on the (temporary) name of the new rule. This will take you to the firewall rule editor.
   
   
   

4. Configure the rule by specifying the information needed for the entry fields in the editor. Explicit configuration help is available by clicking the 'Help' icon in the top right corner of the screen.
   
   
   

5. Check the box next to 'Log', if you wish to enable the log feature for this rule and monitor how the rule works.
   
   
   
   Enabling the log will reduce overall Safepipe performance and it is recommended to use the feature only for specific purposes and not permanently.
   

6. When you have configured the rule, press the 'Apply Changes' button for the configuration to take effect. This will bring you back to the rule table.
   
   
   

7. If you did not enable the rule in the rule editor, select 'Enable' from the drop down menu to the left in the rule table to activate the rule, and press the 'Apply Changes' button.