How can I change the priority ranking of an access rule in SonicWall?

Network access rules can be defined to extend or override the default rules. More specific network access rules take precedence, and can override the SonicWall security appliances default rules. 

EXAMPLE: An access rule that blocks IRC traffic takes precedence over the SonicWall default setting of allowing all traffic outbound from the LAN to anywhere.

NOTE: You can change the priority ranking of an access rule only in SonicOS Enhanced firmware. Lower the number, higher is the priority.

Resolution for SonicOS 7.X

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.

1. Login to the SonicWall Management Interface.
2. Click  POLICY  in the top navigation menu
3. Navigate to Rules and Policies | Access Rules page.
4. Click dotted area as sown in screenshot and Drag Up or Down to re-prioritize

TIP:  If the Trashcan or Notepad icons are dimmed (unavailable), the access rule cannot be changed or deleted from the list.

CAUTION: The ability to define network access rules is a very powerful tool. Using custom access rules can disable firewall protection or block all access to the Internet.

Resolution for SonicOS 6.5

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

1. Login to the SonicWall Management Interface.
2. Click  Manage  in the top navigation menu
3. Navigate to Rules | Access Rules page.
4. Click the Arrows icon in the Priority column. The Change Priority window is displayed.
   
   4. Enter the new priority number (1-10) in the Priority field.
   5. Click OK.
   

   TIP: If the Trashcan or Notepad icons are dimmed (unavailable), the access rule cannot be changed or deleted from the list.

   CAUTION: The ability to define network access rules is a very powerful tool. Using custom access rules can disable firewall protection or block all access to the Internet.
   
   
   

   
   

Resolution for SonicOS 6.2 and Below

The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

1. Login to the SonicWall Management Interface.
2. Navigate to Firewall |Access Rules page.
   3. Click the Arrows icon in the Priority column. The Change Priority window is displayed.
   
   4. Enter the new priority number (1-10) in the Priority field.
   5. Click OK.
   

   TIP: If the Trashcan or Notepad icons are dimmed (unavailable), the access rule cannot be changed or deleted from the list.
   
   

   CAUTION: The ability to define network access rules is a very powerful tool. Using custom access rules can disable firewall protection or block all access to the Internet.