Modify Traffic rules and Program rules

You can change an existing firewall rule if it does not function the way that you want. You can use the Modify option to change the settings of an existing firewall rule. When you change a rule, the firewall uses the new criteria of the modified rule to control network traffic.

You cannot modify some of the default rules that are read-only. However, you can view the settings of these rules by using the View option.

Modify a Traffic rule

1. Open your Norton device security product.

   If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click Open.

2. In the Norton product main window, click Settings.

3. In the Settings window, click Firewall.

4. On the Traffic Rules tab, select the rule that you want to change.

5. Click Modify.

6. In the Modify Rule window, make the necessary changes to modify any aspect of the rule.

7. When you have finished changing the rule, click OK.

Modify a Program rule

1. Open your Norton device security product.

   If you see the My Norton window, next to Device Security, click Open.

2. In the Norton product main window, click Settings.

3. In the Settings window, click Firewall.

4. On the Program Control tab, select the program that you want to change.

5. Click Modify.

   You can also use the Access drop-down list next to the program to modify the access level for the program. Accordingly, Smart Firewall modifies or creates the relevant rule for the program.

6. In the Rules window, select the rule that you want to change.

7. Click Modify.

8. In the Modify Rule window, make the necessary changes to modify to change any aspect of the rule.

9. When you have finished changing the rule, click OK.

Need more help?

• Add Traffic rules and Program rules

• Create firewall rules using the Add Rules wizard

• Learn more about the order in which firewall rules are processed

• Allow Internet access for a blocked program