Firewall rules are sticky

[eck]

Firewall rules are sticky. version 26.1.1 (tested with ping)
When i create a rule, it don't matter if it is a rule or a rule [new]
  ip4 any to any
After starting this the rule is applied as expected.
When I turn off the rule
 my ping request still running fine (also in a new session)
I have to reboot the firewall and than the rule is not valid any more.

[meyergru]

See the first note in the docs? A reboot is not neccessary.

[eck]

Thank you for the answer.

Still it is a strange behavior.
Better was a question to leave the states active or reset them right away.

[franco]

Stateful firewalls are one of the best inventions in firewalls so why doubt it?

I always find these "my test reveals that my assumptions are wrong but can you please change the behaviour to match my assumptions" are not as effective as bug reports as one might hope.


Cheers,
Franco