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Creating a Custom Firewall Rule

Creating a custom rule for software programs that need special requirements for accessing the Internet is easy.

Here's how:

1. Right-click your Shaw Secure icon and select Open Shaw Secure.
2. Click the Internet Shield button.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Select the Firewall category within the Internet Shield category.
5. Click the Rules tab.
6. Click Add.
   This will open the Firewall Rule Wizard window.
7. Type the desired name in the Rule name box.
8. Select the Allow or Deny option that is most appropriate for the rule you are creating.
9. Click Next.
10. If your rule will apply to the entire Internet, select the Any IP Address checkbox.
    If your rule will apply only to a specific IP Address, click Edit.

Add the specified information to the list for your rule. Choices include DNS name, IP address, IP range and Subnet.

Note: If you are not sure about the requirements to create a rule, contact the software vendor. Improper creation of a rule could leave your computer vulnerable to outside attack, or affect your Internet connection.

1. Click Ok.
2. Click Next.
3. Select the services required by your new rule.
4. In the Direction column, click on the icons to set the direction for your rule. Choices are illustrated from top to bottom as Outbound, Inbound, and 2-way.
   Note: If you are not sure about the requirements to create a rule, contact the software vendor. Improper creation of a rule could leave your computer vulnerable to outside attack, or affect your Internet connection.
5. Click Next.
6. Select your desired alert type for this new rule. Choices are No alert, Log, and Log and Pop-up. 
7. Type any text message you'd like displayed in the Alert text box. 
8. Click Next.
9. A summary of your custom rule for a specific application will be displayed. We recommend you compare the settings to the documentation supplied by the software vendor.
10. When satisfied that the settings are correct, click Finish.
11. Click Close to close Shaw Secure .