A Beginner's Guide to Firewall Rules in OpenWrt and GL.iNet Slate

Explore the fundamentals of firewall rules in OpenWrt and GL.iNet Slate routers in this informative 16-minute tutorial. Learn about the importance of firewalls in home networks and how upgrading to OpenWrt software can enhance network protection. Discover how to create and implement firewall rules to block unnecessary traffic, define specific port usage, and strengthen overall network security. Gain insights into zones, chains, and actions within firewall configurations. Follow along with a practical demonstration on creating and testing firewall rules. Understand how these rules contribute to a defense-in-depth strategy for safeguarding your devices and network from potential attacks.

Intro
About Firewalls and Rules
Demo
About Zones, Chains, Actions
Creating Firewall Rules
Testing Firewall Rules
Final Notes
Outro