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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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