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Add a zone

You can add a maximum of 100 zones in the firewall. To add a zone, do as follows:

  1. Go to Network > Zones and click Add.
  2. Enter a name.

  3. Specify a type.

    Setting Description
    LAN Groups interfaces with different network subnets so that you can manage them as a single entity. By default, traffic to and from this zone is blocked. To allow traffic between two LAN zone interfaces, you must add a LAN to LAN firewall rule.
    DMZ

    Typically used for publicly accessible server networks, such as web servers.

    Tip: Additionally, HA interfaces must be placed in this zone.

  4. Specify services to be allowed by this zone.

  5. Click Save.