Operation Manual

FIREWALL
This chapter covers the following security features:
• Firewall - select the security level for the fi rewall.
• Access Control - restrict access from the local network to the
Internet.
• Port Forwarding - enable access from the Internet to specifi ed
services provided by computers on the local network.
• Port Triggering - defi ne port triggering entries to dynamically open
the fi rewall for some protocols or ports.
• DMZ Host - allows a single device on your primary network to be
fully exposed to the Internet for special purposes such as Internet
Gaming.
• Remote Administration - enable remote confi guration of your
gateway from any Internet-accessible computer.
• Static NAT - allow multiple static NAT IP addresses to be designated
to devices on the network.
• Security Log - view and confi gure the security log.
6.0/ FIREWALL
The fi rewall is the cornerstone of the security suite for your Gateway.
It has been exclusively tailored to the needs of the residential or offi ce
user and is pre-confi gured to provide optimum security.
The fi rewall provides both the security and fl exibility home and offi ce
users seek. It provides a managed, professional level of network
security while enabling the safe use of interactive applications, such as
Internet gaming and video conferencing.