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A layer 4 firewall is a firewall that operates at the network layer of the OSI model. Layer 4 firewalls are designed to protect a network from unauthorized access and traffic injection by blocking and filtering traffic at the network layer.

Layer 4 firewalls are typically used to protect internal networks from unauthorized access by external attackers. They can also be used to protect internal networks from traffic injection by malicious insiders.

Layer 4 firewalls are often used in conjunction with other security measures, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and web application firewalls (WAFs).

Layer 4 firewalls can be deployed on both wired and wireless networks. They can be deployed as stand-alone devices or as part of a network security infrastructure.

Layer 4 firewalls have several advantages over other types of firewalls. They are easier to deploy and manage, and they are less resource intensive.

Layer 4 firewalls also have the advantage of being able to detect and respond to traffic attacks that originate from inside the network.