Key Features; A Powerful, True Firewall; Virtual Private Networking (Vpn); Content Filtering - NETGEAR FR314 Reference Manual

Reference Guide for the Model FR314, FR318 and FV318 Cable/DSL Firewall and VPN Routers

Key Features

The Netgear Firewall/VPN Router offers the following features.

A Powerful, True Firewall

Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, the Netgear Firewall/VPN Router is a true firewall, using
stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks, and lets you define rules for Internet
access and content viewing. 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 that you specify as off-limits
• Logs and reports attempted breaches of security or access restrictions.

Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

The FR318 (with optional VPN upgrade) and the FV318 provide secure, encrypted
communication between your local network and a remote network or client. Once you have
created a VPN Security Association to a remote site, the firewall router can automatically encrypt
data and send it over the Internet to the remote site, where it will be decrypted and forwarded to the
intended destination.
The FR318 and FV318 support the IPSec standard for VPNs, using up to 168 bit encryption for
maximum security.

Content Filtering

With its content filtering features, the Netgear Firewall/VPN Router prevents objectionable
content from reaching your PCs. Its content filtering features include:
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