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→Defining Outbound Policy
Enter any IP address, hostname or URL you wish to block. For example enter ''http://www.cnn.com''. Add the rule and click on ''Apply Policy'' in the toolbar. Once the policy is applied start a web browser and try to access the CNN web site. You will find access is blocked. Remove the rule and re-apply policy and you will find you are once again able to access the CNN web site.
Firestarter also allows outbound connections to be controlled on a per services and per source basis. For example to block connections to all external services select ''Restrictive by default'' and click on ''Apply Policy''. Any attempt to access a a web iste using a web browser will result in a connection failure. To allow HTTP connections click in the ''Allow service'' section of the Policy screen and click on ''Add Policy''. Select ''HTTP'' as the service and make sure the ''Anyone'' toggle is selected. Click on ''Apply Policy'' and try to visit a web site. You will now find that HTTP connections are now allowed, while connection to all other services are still blocked.
