Attack Detection - Gigaset SX763 Manual

Attack Detection

If the firewall functions of the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl are activated, the device moni-
tors and limits access to incoming data traffic via the DSL connection with a function
called "Stateful Packet Inspection" (SPI). This allows the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl to
detect and prevent certain types of attack from the Internet, such as Denial-of-Service
(DoS). DoS attacks are aimed at devices and networks with Internet connections. The
aim is not so much to steal data as to paralyse the computer or network to such an
extent that the network resources are no longer available. A typical hacker attack
involves, for example, a remote computer acting in place of the paralysed device and
receiving the data intended for the device.
You can use the Attack Detection function to change the standard firewall settings.
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In the Advanced Settings menu, select: Internet – Firewall – Attack Detection
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Select the security level for the firewall:
– The Medium default level offers high security and hardly limits functionality of
certain applications.
– The High level offers maximum security and may limit functionality for certain
applications.
– The Low level offers maximum functionality but may provide low security.
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Click OK to apply the settings.
Configuring Advanced Settings
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