What is a packet filtering firewall?
Packet filtering firewall inspects every packet of Internet traffic before it can enter the network against predefines rules to decide if the packet will be denied or allowed to enter the network. Note: Basic firewall is included in GW400, GW500, GW600 and GW700 Advanced firewall is an optional feature for GW500 or GW700.
Related Questions
- How is the application layer firewall different from a packet filtering firewall? Why an application layer firewall is sometimes called a proxy server?
- How does filtering in Compatible Systems devices react if a manufactured fin packet is received to elicit a response from a firewall, router, or host?
- What kind of firewall does your organization require: proxy, stateful packet inspection, or a hybrid?
