Introduction; About The Fvm318; Key Features; A Powerful, True Firewall - NETGEAR FVM318 Reference Manual

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR FVM318 Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless VPN
Security Firewall.

About the FVM318

The FVM318 is a complete security solution that protects your network from attacks and
intrusions. Unlike simple Internet sharing routers that rely on Network Address Translation (NAT)
for security, the FVM318 uses Stateful Packet Inspection for Denial of Service (DoS) attack
protection and intrusion detection. The 8-port FVM318 with auto fail-over connectivity through
the serial port provides highly reliable Internet access for up to 253 users.

Key Features

The FVM318 offers the following features.

A Powerful, True Firewall

Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the FVM318 is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• Denial of Service (DoS) protection
Automatically detects and thwarts Denial of Service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death,
SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.

Introduction

Chapter 1
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