Kerio 2.1.5 rules help

[chew]

Hi Folks

I have finally decided to try Kerio 2.1.5 ...

I am newbie to all these firewalls and I am willing to learn.

So is there anywhere I can find a Step By Step instruction on setting up the rules and I think I have come across BlitzenZues instruction somewhere before but I still am not very clear about it.

I need the firewall to enable me to do these:

1) Surf Web using IE (only for WinUpDate) & Firefox (default)
2) Update/upgrade/Download virus definations for all Anti-softwares.
3) MSN - Net Meeting and Voice Chat etc.,
4) LAN / Modem / Dial up connection - I am behind Uni firewall/Router.
5) Printer ...
6) Email such as Yahoo/Hotmail/Gmail/Webmail etc.,
7) Downloading Softwares like from MajorGeek.com etc., legitimate sites.

So a guide to set up those will be very welcomed.

Btw, how many rules in totol are there to set?

Cheers

Chew

[CrazyM]

Hi chew

I split your post off into it's own topic.

-{ Quote: "So is there anywhere I can find a Step By Step instruction on setting up the rules and I think I have come across BlitzenZues instruction somewhere before but I still am not very clear about it." }-

BlitzenZeus Kerio v2.x Default Replacement Rules (http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,8023708~mode=flat) is a good place to start. There are also some other links to general firewall rules in the Other Firewalls Sticky Posts (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=24415).

Keep in mind that when Kerio prompts you when an application is accessing the network/Internet you can customize the rule at that time restricting it to certain remote service/ports and IP's. You can also manually configure your rules if you know ahead of time what parameters you want.

-{ Quote: "Btw, how many rules in totol are there to set?" }-
Everyones configuration will be different and unique. There is no set number of rules.

Make sure logging is enabled as this will help with troubleshooting and customizing rules. Have a good understanding of what your applications will require in the way TCP and UDP communications beforehand and if you need help with a particular rule we can always provide suggestions here.

Regards,

CrazyM

[ronjor]

Kerio forum here.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/kerio

[iceni60]

heres a link which explains afew things
http://www.blarp.com/faq/faqmanager.cgi?toc=kerio

[chew]

Guys

Thank you to you all for the info.

I think I really need to do plenty of readings about what to set in firewall first before attempting.

Thanks for the link etc.,

Cheers

Chew

[zorrozorrito]

Hi to all, someone to tell me how to setup the rules for eDonkey2000?
thanks

[chew]

-{ Quote: "Hi to all, someone to tell me how to setup the rules for eDonkey2000?
thanks" }- eeermmm ... eDonkey2000? Isn't that a file sharing app?

Do you think it's related to firewall app. like Kerio?

:)

[zorrozorrito]

Hi, I asked how to configure mi kerio 2.1.5 using eDonkey2000, that is a p2p client.
I have configured this way:
protocol: tcp and udp
direction: both directions
local:
port: any
application: eDonkey2000
remote:
adress:any
port:range 6000 to 10000
action: permit
Is this correct?
Is it true that p2p programs are anyway dangerous to be hacked?
mmmmm

[Kerodo]

-{ Quote: "
Is it true that p2p programs are anyway dangerous to be hacked?
mmmmm" }-

I don't know about being hacked, but you might regret using them if the RIAA or FBI get hold of you... Probably best to avoid p2p programs these days...