User`s guide

SpeedStream Wireless DSL Gateway Advanced Features
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• High: Provides maximum firewall protection. Only certain applications are allowed through the
firewall or traffic that is already "in conversation" with an application from the host PC and host
application. ICSA 3.0a Compliant.
• Custom: Set your own rules for firewall protection (For Advanced Users). This option is used
with IP filtering to set customized rules for both inbound and outbound traffic.
5. Click Apply.
6. Please see the next section in this document titled Attack Detection.
Attack Detection
The SpeedStream Gateway provides protection against the most common hacker attacks that attempt to
access your computer/network from the Internet. Enable this feature and select Filter All to provide
maximum protection against this type of malicious intrusion. Intrusion attempts can also be logged to
provide a record of attempts and their source (when available). Click Apply to save your settings.
Figure 67. Firewall Attack Detection System Configuration
Intrusion/attack types to block and/or log may be selected individually for a custom configuration (for
advanced users).
To use the attack detection feature:
1. Select the "Attack Detection" checkbox.
2. Click the "Configure" hyperlink next to the "Attack Detection" heading.