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Watson SHDSL Router
Web-based Management Manual
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Revision: 2012-02-29
7. Click 'OK' to save the settings.
Figure 8-35: Enabling Secure Remote Administration
 Apply firewall protection on the LAN:
1. Click the 'Network Connections' tab under 'System'.
2. Click the 'LAN Ethernet' connection link.
3. Click the 'Advanced' button.
4. Enable the 'Internet Connection Firewall' check box.
5. Click 'OK' to save the settings.
Figure 8-36: Apply Firewall Protection
At this point you have set your firewall to corporate-grade security. If you wish to al-
low additional LAN services, or other outbound services, refer to the 'Advanced Fil-
tering' section 8.2.9.
8.3 Quality of Service
Network-based applications and traffic are growing at a high rate, producing an ev-
er-increasing demand for bandwidth and network capacity. For obvious reasons,
bandwidth and capacity cannot be expanded infinitely, requiring that bandwidth-
demanding services be delivered over existing infrastructure, without incurring addi-
tional, expansive investments.
The next logical means of ensuring optimal use of existing resources are Quality of
Service (QoS) mechanisms for congestion management and avoidance. Quality of
Service refers to the capability of a network device to provide better service to se-