802.11G And 802.11B Wireless Networking; A Powerful, True Firewall With Content Filtering - NETGEAR FWG114P Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P

802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking

The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server includes an 802.11b-compliant wireless access
point, providing continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet
devices. The access point provides:
• 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps, which conform to the 802.11g standard.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (SSID) can connect.

A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering

Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the FWG114P is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• DoS protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts 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 FWG114P 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.
• With its content filtering feature, the FWG114P 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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