Key Features; A Powerful, True Firewall; Content Filtering - NETGEAR DG834 - ADSL Firewall Router Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router

Key Features

The DG834 router provides the following features:
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A powerful, true firewall

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Content filtering

• Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet connections
• Extensive Internet protocol support
• Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management
• A built-in ADSL modem
These features are discussed below.
A Powerful, True Firewall
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the DG834 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.
• Logs security incidents
The DG834 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and
administrator logins. You can configure the router to email the log to you at specified intervals.
You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your email address or
email pager whenever a significant event occurs.
Content Filtering
With its content filtering feature, the DG834 prevents objectionable content from reaching your
PCs. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within
Web addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable
Internet sites.
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