Configuring Firewall Rule Advanced Settings

To configure the advanced settings for a Firewall rule:

1. From the left navigation panel, click Policy > Access & Compliance.

2. Click the rule Set of traffic parameters and other conditions in a Rule Base (Security Policy) that cause specified actions to be taken for a communication session. to select it.

3. In the right pane, in the section Capabilities & Exclusions, click the Firewall tab.

4. In the Advanced Settings section, select the applicable options:

   • Allow wireless connections when connected to the LAN - This protects your network from threats that can come from wireless networks.

     If you select this checkbox, users can connect to wireless networks while they are connected to the LAN.

     If you clear this checkbox, users cannot connect to wireless networks while they are connected to the LAN.

   • Allow hotspot registration - Controls whether users can connect to your network from hotspots in public places, such as hotels or airports.

     If you select this checkbox, the Firewall is bypassed to let users connect to your network from a hotspot.

     If you clear this checkbox, users are not able to connect to your network from a hotspot.

   • Block IPv6 network traffic - Controls whether to block IPv6 traffic to endpoint devices. Clear this checkbox to allow IPv6 traffic to endpoint devices.

   • From the When using Remote Access, enforce Firewall policy from menu, select the applicable option:

     • Above Endpoint Firewall policy (this is the default)

     • Remote Access Desktop Security Policy

       If your environment had Endpoint Security VPN and then moved to the complete Endpoint Security solution, select this option to continue using the Desktop Policy configured in the legacy SmartDashboard Legacy Check Point GUI client used to create and manage the security settings in versions R77.30 and lower. In versions R80.X and higher is still used to configure specific legacy settings..

       To learn how to configure a Desktop Policy, see the Remote Access Clients for Windows Administration Guide.

5. Click Save in the bottom right corner.

Note - For more information about Firewall, see sk164253.