- Set up the external IP address ISP provided for the firewall
- Create a rule to allow connection requests from the IP address, button, or words to be placed in a box
- Configure the external port for your internal network
- Create a rule for the firewall to check for incoming packets from the internet
- Configure a policy for the firewall to allow and deny certain types of traffic
- Restrict access to certain ports and services
- Configure logging policies to alert administrators of malicious activity
- Enable all security features and update firewall software regularly