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Network access rules can be defined to extend or override the default rules. More specific network access rules take precedence, and can override the SonicWall security appliances default rules.
EXAMPLE: An access rule that blocks IRC traffic takes precedence over the SonicWall default setting of allowing all traffic outbound from the LAN to anywhere.
NOTE: You can change the priority ranking of an access rule only in SonicOS Enhanced firmware. Lower the number, higher is the priority.
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.
TIP: If the Trashcan or Notepad icons are dimmed (unavailable), the access rule cannot be changed or deleted from the list.
CAUTION: The ability to define network access rules is a very powerful tool. Using custom access rules can disable firewall protection or block all access to the Internet.
This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.
TIP: If the Trashcan or Notepad icons are dimmed (unavailable), the access rule cannot be changed or deleted from the list.
CAUTION: The ability to define network access rules is a very powerful tool. Using custom access rules can disable firewall protection or block all access to the Internet.
The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware.
TIP: If the Trashcan or Notepad icons are dimmed (unavailable), the access rule cannot be changed or deleted from the list.
CAUTION: The ability to define network access rules is a very powerful tool. Using custom access rules can disable firewall protection or block all access to the Internet.