User manual

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Configuring the Firewall

Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network

from a wide array of common hacker attacks including:

• IP Spoofing

• SYN flood

• Land Attack

• UDP flooding

• Ping of Death (PoD)

• Tear Drop Attack

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• ICMP defect

• IP with zero length

• RIP defect

• Smurf Attack

• Fragment flooding

• TCP Null Scan

The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack

networks. These ports appear to be “Stealth”, meaning that for all intents

and purposes, they do not exist to a would-be hacker. You can turn the

firewall function off if needed; however, it is recommended that you leave

the firewall enabled. Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your

network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks, but it is recommended

that you leave the firewall enabled.

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