RBE971: I lost the ability to change my firewall settings after Firmware(9.12.4.1) update

Question

I know it use to be under advanced security but now i only have access control. I then updated to 912.12.5 hoping it would fix it. It didn't

I have searched and haven't even found a clue on what might have happened. Anyone know a solution or have had it happen to them? I'm I missing something simple here? would really appreciated a little guidance as i need to change some of the ports...i can't stand the armor protection option and I'm really hoping they didn't do something bad like get rid of the firewall settings...

Thanks Michael

CrimpOn · Answer

If by "Firewall Settings" you mean the ability to allow connections from the internet to specific devices on the Orbi LAN, look at page 129 of the User Manual:
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE973S/RBE971_RBE970_UM.pdf&nbsp;

mjmbama25 · Answer

I mean opening and closing ports on the router to allow specific services. To me that just looks like allowing devices to have access to internet. not the same thing. it was there before i updated the router and i can't find anything about the firewall&nbsp; in that manual so that is very concerning.

FURRYe38 · Answer

FW settings are all automatic.&nbsp;
To configured services or devices thru it you'll need to use the Advanced tab/Advanced/Port Forwarding / Port Triggering feature.

CrimpOn · Answer

I have had a Netgear WiFi router since 2016 and the Port Forwarding feature has always appeared this way.&nbsp; Port Forwarding means "into", not "out". (I can see how the term could be confusing.)

mjmbama25 · Answer

Ok so yeah i think i got my routers confused sorry as I have a few.&nbsp; but i was looking for the firewall setting such as this small example (bigger one attached)I have used port forwarding before but have never used it to block ports?&nbsp; So what am i missing?

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RBE971: I lost the ability to change my firewall settings after Firmware(9.12.4.1) update

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