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Changing the order of firewall rules
Each list of firewall rules is processed from the top
down. You can adjust how the firewall rules are
processed by changing their order.
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Do not change the order of the default General rules
unless you are an advanced user. Changing the order
of default General rules can affect firewall functionality
and reduce the security of your computer.
To change the order of General rules
1
In the Norton Internet Security main window, click
Settings.
2
In the Settings window, click the Network tab.
3
In the left pane, click Smart Firewall.
4
Under Smart Firewall, in the Advanced Settings
row, click Configure.
5
In the Advanced Settings window, in the General
Rules row, click Configure.
6
In the General Rules window, select the rule that
you want to move.
7
Do one of the following:
1 To move this rule before the rule above it, click
Move Up.
1 To move this rule after the rule below it, click
Move Down.
8
When you are done moving the rules, click OK.
9
In the Advanced Settings window, click OK.
To change the order of Program rules
1
In the Norton Internet Security main window, click
Settings.
2
In the Settings window, click the Network tab.
3
In the left pane, click Smart Firewall.
4
Under Smart Firewall, in the Program Control row,
click Configure.
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