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Network Firewall

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网络防火墙

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Also known as: perimeter firewall, packet filter firewall

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A network firewall allows or blocks traffic between networks based on rules — a core control on routers and cloud security groups.

Real-World Example

Blocking inbound port 22 from the public internet except for admin IPs hardens a server against random SSH scans.

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