User's Manual

Chapter 3 – Setting up the Gateway with a Network
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Configuring the gateway’s firewall
The gateway includes a built-in firewall set to a Normal
security level, by default. A “Normal” security level means
that internal processes or modules such as the Universal
Plug and Play Internet Gateway Device (UPnP IGD) have
permission to dynamically auto-configure port-forward
rules in their respective domains to provide ease of use.
It also means that HTTP UI smart port-forwarding is
enabled. As a result, Internet applications that require
user configured port-forwarding rules are available.
Related topics •See Specifying the firewall security level on page 42.
•See Specifying intrusion detection settings on page
44.
•See Specifying IP addresses to be excluded from
being blocked on page 47.
Step-by-step To configure the gateway’s firewall:
1 Click the Settings menu to expand its selections.
2 Click Firewall.
The following appears.
3 Select a security level from the main screen, specify
intrusion detection settings or specify IP addresses to
be excluded from the firewall detection system from
the Advanced screen. You can also allow your
service provider to troubleshoot your network directly
by clicking the Troubleshooting mode option.
More about Specific details about each of the firewall settings are
described in the next several topics.