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Firewall is a security mechanism used to protect networks from unauthorized access, intrusion, and damage. A firewall protects a network by screening incoming traffic and allowing approved traffic through.

Firewall devices can be installed at the perimeter of a network, between two networks, or on a single computer.

A firewall can be classified by its function, which is to protect a network. The three main types of firewalls are perimeter, layer 2, and layer 3.

A perimeter firewall protects the network by denying access to unauthorized users and devices. A layer 2 firewall filters traffic at the network layer, while a layer 3 firewall filters traffic at the application layer.

A firewall can also be classified by the type of protocol it protects. A firewall can protect traffic using TCP, UDP, ICMP, IP, and MAC addresses.