Many of the planets in our Solar System have a system of moons. But among the rocky planets that make up the inner Solar System, having moons is a privilege enjoyed only by two planets: Earth and Mars.
Functionally, the two arenât so different. Hardware firewalls are basically a specialized device running software. They can be set-and-forget solutions if the default configuration works for your company. Plus, because they run on a dedicated, hardened device, they provide a higher level of security.
A firewall is a set of rules used to protect the resources of your LAN. These rules filter the packets arriving at the router. If a packet does not meet the criteria specified in the rule, it is dropped. If it does meet the criteria, it is allowed to pass through the interface that the rule is applied to. This wizard enables you to create a firewall for your LAN by answering prompts in a set of screens.