# Network ACLs

> A deep dive into Network ACL - Practical ver.

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### Before getting started

Things that can control the network besides firewalls

* Routing Table
  * Controls where to send packets
* Network ACL
  * Transmits or blocks packets based on rules

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### What are Network ACLs?

* Rules that determine whether to block or allow certain packets
* Configured rules apply to all resources, so you can't set too many
  * They apply to all resources in the subnet
    * Therefore, Network ACLs must be well designed
      * Why? Even if the firewall (SG) is properly configured, access may be blocked due to a **Deny Rule** in the `Network ACL`
* The more `Network ACL` rules there are, the more confusing firewall configuration becomes, so it's best to keep `Network ACL` rules as concise as possible
  * If firewall settings are done properly, you don't need to configure `Network ACLs` separately!

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### Rule number in Network ACLs

* Network ACL rules have priorities
  * They are applied in order of highest priority (Rule number)!

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### Network ACLs and Well Known Ports

* The reason why `1024 - 65535` is allowed in the **Port Range** of Network Inbound rules
  * \== Because they are `Well Known Ports`!
    * [Learn about well known ports](https://chloe-codes1.gitbook.io/til/network/11_tcp_and_udp#1-layer-4-protocol-tcp-udp-and-service-port)


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