Configuring The Firewall - Belkin Wireless G Router User Manual

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, while disabling the firewall
protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker
attacks, it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled.
70 70