User`s guide

SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Introduction
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Security Features
24. Password-protected Configuration
Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the Gateway’s
configuration data and settings.
25.
NAT Protection
An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all
your network users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each computer
is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the SpeedStream
DSL Gateway.
26.
Stateful Inspection Firewall
All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting
your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
27.
DoS Attack Protection
DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid data packets and
connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes
unavailable. The DSL Gateway incorporates protection against DoS attacks as well as other common
hacker attacks.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup
Use your Web browser for quick and easy configuration.
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UPnP Support
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the SpeedStream
Gateway. UPnP is by supported by Windows Me, XP, or later operating systems.
Advanced Gateway Functions
• DMZ
One computer on your local network can be configured to allow unrestricted two-way communication
with servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs that are
incompatible with firewalls.
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Firewall “Snooze”
Temporarily disable firewall protection to limit interference with games and other applications
incompatible with firewalls.
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Content Filter
Use the Content Filter to block user access to undesirable Web sites.
• Time of Day Use Restrictions
Limit the time of day during which individual users have access to the Internet.
• Advanced Wireless Controls
The SpeedStream 6300 model has a built-in wireless interface, and the 6200 model offers an