3Com OfficeConnect 3C16771 - Network Access Rule Logic List

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Policy Rules Window
It is important to fully consider logic behind the new rule
before you add it. Use the list in “
Network Access Rule
Logic List” to help you create logical rules.
Network Access Rule Logic List
Use this list to help you create rules.
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State the intent of the rule.
The following are examples of intent for rules:
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This rule will restrict all IRC access from the LAN to
the Internet.
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This rule will allow a remote Lotus Notes server to
synchronize over the Internet to an internal Notes
server.
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Is the intent of the rule to allow or deny traffic?
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What is the flow of the traffic: from the LAN to the
Internet, or from the Internet to the LAN?
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List which IP services will be affected.
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List which computers on the LAN will be affected.
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List which computers on the Internet will be affected.