How to use the Firewall
This guide will show you how to use the BullGuard Firewall.
IMPORTANT! The Firewall is a very important section of any Internet Security suite, so we recommend using the guide below only if you know what you are doing, or you have received instructions from our Support Team. If you are not familiar with computers, it is recommended that you team up with a computer-wise friend, or contact our Support Team.
What is a firewall?
A firewall is a special computer application (or module within a security suite, such as BullGuard) whose purpose is to monitor and protect your computer from any unauthorised network traffic. Think of it as a guard at your door.
Why do you need a firewall?
Without a firewall, you computer is vulnerable to almost any type of network attacks and malware. We recommend using a firewall at all times you are connected to the Internet.
How can you use the firewall?
Our firewall is included within the BullGuard Internet Security suite. We recommend using this guide if you want to know more about configuring it or need to perform any changes.
Open the Firewall
First, you should open your BullGuard application. Double-click the BullGuard icon near the clock and click on the Firewall icon.
How to add/remove firewall rules.
ADDING IP ADDRESSES TO THE FIREWALL
First of all, choose the Advanced user interface level in the Firewall section's Overview tab.
Go to the Profiles tab to see your Custom Security profile and double-click it to open the settings window.
Double-click on it and then choose Low Level Rules tab. Right-click on the last line and choose "Add a new rule...":
After the rule is created, name it as you wish and remember to set it to Allow or Block, as shown below:
Next, choose the protocol as Custom IP and select all the Internet Protocols in the list. Press OK when done:
The most important step is entering the correct IP address and correspondent subnet mask:
You may enter as many IP addresses you need, just insert the information then press the "+" button on the screen. Do the same for Remote Hosts. Press OK when done and the rule is finally created.
To make sure that the rule will be followed each time, move it at the top of the list:
Press OK to enter the ports and again OK to close the editing window. REMEMBER TO ACTIVATE THE CUSTOM PROFILE AGAIN, when you are back in the Profiles tab.
ADDING PORTS TO THE FIREWALL
In order to add a certain port to the Firewall rules, please follow the steps for adding a new rule and setting it to Allow, then do the following:
Select the Internet Protocol either as TCP or as UDP, as shown below:
TCP Internet Protocol
UDP Internet Protocol
In order to add the port number, please double-click on the Ports... button.
To make sure that the rule will be followed each time, move it at the top of the list:
Press OK to enter the ports and again OK to close the editing window. REMEMBER TO ACTIVATE THE CUSTOM PROFILE AGAIN, when you are back in the Profiles tab.
Congratulations! You have managed to edit your own firewall rules!
Kind regards,
The BullGuard Team